59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 412 Google reviews, the most in Washington.
- 4.8★ from 412 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 5281 Oak Crest Hill Rd SE, Hills, IA 52235
Best Solar Installers in Washington, IA (2026)
8 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Washington: SolQ, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 412 Google reviews.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Heartland Roofing, Siding, and Solar, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 8.
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Most-reviewed: True Solar, 135 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 8 ranked after SolQ; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
8 Washington solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 8 rated businesses.
Top 8 solar installers in Washington at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SolQ | 59 | 4.8★ (412) | Iowa City, 19 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | True Solar | 58 | 5.0★ (135) | Coralville, 27 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | Heartland Roofing, Siding, and Solar | 54 | 4.8★ (37) | North Liberty, 30 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Source Solar | Solar & Roofing Contractor | 53 | 4.3★ (23) | Iowa City, 25 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Rick's Electric LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (16) | Washington | Sat | — |
| 6 | ECG Solar Iowa City | 51 | 4.8★ (10) | Iowa City, 26 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Ideal Energy | 50 | 4.2★ (10) | Fairfield, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | E & J Geothermal Inc. | 43 | 4.1★ (23) | Cedar Rapids, 37 mi away | — | — |
The 8 best solar installers in Washington, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
#2 True Solar
Based in Coralville, 27 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 135 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 135 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 170 Greenfield Dr Unit D, Tiffin, IA 52340
Based in North Liberty, 30 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 37 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 7 Hawkeye Dr #106, North Liberty, IA 52317
Based in Iowa City, 25 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.3★ from 23 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 115 Southgate Ave #1, Iowa City, IA 52240
Based in Washington
51/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.
- 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 105 W 15th St, Washington, IA 52353
Based in Iowa City, 26 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.8★ from 10 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 221 E College St Unit #3, Iowa City, IA 52240
#7 Ideal Energy
Based in Fairfield, 25 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 602 N 6th St, Fairfield, IA 52556
Based in Cedar Rapids, 37 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 23 Google reviews.
- 4.1★ from 23 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 400 E Main St, Solon, IA 52333
How much do solar installers cost in Washington?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Iowa with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $26,570 | $30,060 | $32,700 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.97 West North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
How we ranked Washington solar installers
We scored 8 Washington solar installers on ten 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. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, 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 Washington data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
Solar installers in Washington: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Washington?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Washington, IA is SolQ with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.8★ from 412 Google reviews. True Solar (#2) and Heartland Roofing, Siding, and Solar (#3) follow. We ranked 8 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many solar installers are there in Washington?
ContractorsRanked ranks 8 solar installers serving Washington, IA. 1 of them is based in Washington; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which solar installers in Washington are open 24/7?
1 ranked solar installer in Washington posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Heartland Roofing, Siding, and Solar (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which solar installers in Washington work on weekends?
4 of 8 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are True Solar (#2), Heartland Roofing, Siding, and Solar (#3) and Source Solar | Solar & Roofing Contractor (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Washington?
Solar panel installation typically costs $26,570 to $32,700, with $30,060 typical (Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.97 West North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for Iowa. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Washington solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 8 rated solar installers in Washington is 4.8★, with a median of 23 reviews. SolQ has the most, 412 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank solar installers?
Each solar installer gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do solar installers outside Washington count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Washington city center, our service radius for solar installers. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Update log for Washington
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 8 solar installers serving Washington.
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