20 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Valparaiso: Solar Panel Cleaning Service Pros, CR Score 87/100; 5.0★ from 97 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): AND Services Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 20.
Most-reviewed: AND Services Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing, 2,817 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 20 ranked; ranked #2.
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20 Valparaiso solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 17 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 20 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solar Panel Cleaning Service Pros | 87 | 5.0★ (97) | Ferry Pass, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | AND Services Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing | 87 | 4.7★ (2,817) | Fort Walton Beach, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Best Roofing and Solar | 82 | 4.9★ (65) | Gonzalez, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Solar Direct Club | 82 | 5.0★ (12) | Fort Walton Beach, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Wave Force Window Cleaning | 80 | 5.0★ (30) | Niceville, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Solar Pro Cleaning Services LLC | 80 | 5.0★ (90) | Pace, 39 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Ape Solar | 79 | 5.0★ (33) | Gulf Breeze, 36 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Panhandle Solar Shine | 79 | 5.0★ (13) | Niceville, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | SolarLink PanelsNTiles | 79 | 5.0★ (7) | Fort Walton Beach, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Solar Panels Pensacola | 77 | 4.3★ (6) | Gonzalez, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Walton Beach, 7 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 2,817 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (2,817).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gonzalez, 21 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Walton Beach, 7 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Niceville, 8 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pace, 39 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 90 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gulf Breeze, 36 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Niceville, 5 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Walton Beach, 9 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gonzalez, 22 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gonzalez, 6 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gonzalez, 28 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Pete Beach, 14 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Walton Beach, 20 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 128 Google reviews, 128 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milton, 35 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crestview, 20 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gonzalez, 31 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 7 PM and Sundays until 7 PM.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Lorraine, 5 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 2.5★ from 12 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Navarre, 27 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milton, 34 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Florida with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $27,400 | $30,990 | $33,710 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.00 South Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 20 Valparaiso solar installers on 8 factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Valparaiso data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |