15 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in West Bend: Kettle Moraine Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC, CR Score 85/100; 4.9★ from 4,102 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Smart Roofing & Sheet Metal Company, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 15.
Most-reviewed: Guardian Home Improvements, 457 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 15 ranked after Kettle Moraine Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC; ranked #4.
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15 West Bend solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 15 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kettle Moraine Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC | 85 | 4.9★ (4,102) | Delafield, 31 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Elevated Solar and Electric | 84 | 5.0★ (12) | West Bend | — | — |
| 3 | Smart Roofing & Sheet Metal Company | 80 | 5.0★ (237) | New Berlin, 33 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Guardian Home Improvements | 80 | 4.8★ (457) | New Berlin, 30 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Everlight Solar | 76 | 4.7★ (372) | Menomonee Falls, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Arch Solar | 76 | 4.9★ (87) | Milwaukee, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Arch Electric Inc | 73 | 4.6★ (66) | Plymouth, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Au Solar Services LLC | 73 | 5.0★ (17) | Brookfield, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Full Spectrum Solar | 72 | 5.0★ (14) | Waukesha, 27 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Milwaukee Solar | 71 | 3.7★ (3) | Brookfield, 28 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 in West Bend
Based in Delafield, 31 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 4,102 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (4,102).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Bend
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in New Berlin, 33 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 237 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Berlin, 30 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 457 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Menomonee Falls, 22 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 372 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milwaukee, 20 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plymouth, 24 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookfield, 23 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waukesha, 27 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookfield, 28 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pewaukee, 25 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedarburg, 14 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookfield, 16 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookfield, 24 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sheboygan, 32 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ABG Solar Solutions | 31 mi | |
| Best Electric Service, Inc. | 30 mi | |
| CHK Industry | 30 mi | |
| Home Team Energy Company | 24 mi | |
| Lakeshore HVAC and Solar Co. Inc | 29 mi | |
| Lehmann Electrical & Design | 28 mi | |
| MBA Corporation | 35 mi | |
| Muskego Solar Energy Systems | 5.0★ (1) | 35 mi |
| Prime Solar Pros | 35 mi | |
| Solar Integrated Systems | 1.0★ (1) | 34 mi |
| Solar Partners of America LLC | 38 mi | |
| Solar Water Works | 31 mi | |
| Zehren Electric LLC | 29 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Wisconsin 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 15 West Bend 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 West Bend 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 |