49 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Waterford: Water Winter Solar Installers Co, CR Score 56/100; 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Four Seasons Kanga Roof, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 49.
Most-reviewed: Oak Electric Service, Inc., 2,214 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 49 ranked; ranked #2.
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49 Waterford solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 18 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 49 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water Winter Solar Installers Co | 56 | 4.4★ (7) | Auburn Hills, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Oak Electric Service, Inc. | 56 | 4.8★ (2,214) | Auburn Hills, 2 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Solar King | 56 | 4.7★ (43) | Milford, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Four Seasons Kanga Roof | 56 | 4.8★ (953) | Roseville, 26 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Kearns Brothers | 56 | 4.7★ (843) | Livonia, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | ESCON Power Solutions | 55 | 4.9★ (136) | Clinton Township, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Streamline Electric, Inc. | 54 | 4.7★ (346) | Detroit, 30 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | SunPower® | 54 | 4.0★ (249) | Novi, 15 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Rapid Solar | 54 | 5.0★ (12) | Amherstburg, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Ecotelligent Homes | 54 | 5.0★ (149) | Farmington Hills, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn Hills, 2 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,214 Google reviews, the most in Waterford.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milford, 10 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roseville, 26 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 953 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Livonia, 22 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 843 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clinton Township, 23 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 136 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Detroit, 30 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 346 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Novi, 15 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 249 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amherstburg, 14 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Farmington Hills, 15 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 149 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Romulus, 31 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amherstburg, 13 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester, 15 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn Hills, 19 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brighton, 22 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 132 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amherstburg, 24 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beverly Hills, 16 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 571 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Detroit, 29 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Novi, 16 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Troy, 17 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Detroit, 31 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Detroit, 21 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Clinton Township, 28 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Troy, 18 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oak Park, 21 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #49, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
20 more solar installers within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Amber Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Arbor Solar LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| CRESIT Energy | 5.0★ (2) | 37 mi |
| Ecojiva | 1.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Electroide | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Green Electrical Contractors LLC | 9 mi | |
| J M Electric Service | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| J Z TECH SERVICE LLC | 8 mi | |
| lightmansolar | 6 mi | |
| MARK-X Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 28 mi |
| Michigan Power Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 30 mi |
| Oak Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing | 2 mi | |
| Parker Engineering & Design, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| People's Energy Company | 1.0★ (1) | 2 mi |
| RECON Corporation | 5.0★ (1) | 27 mi |
| Schoenherr Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Solair Energy Systems | 5.0★ (1) | 36 mi |
| Solar Energy Solutions Manufacturing | 9 mi | |
| Solar Micro Grid Systems | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Stellar Solar Michigan | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Michigan with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $26,020 | $29,430 | $32,010 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 0.95 East North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 49 Waterford 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 Waterford 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 |