Gold Path Solar has done something unusual for a company that opened in 2022. In a market crowded with national dealer networks, marketplace brands, and roofing outfits dabbling in photovoltaics, Gold Path was named EnergySage's Installer of the Year in both 2025 and 2026, and it carries that recognition while operating as a 100% employee-owned business headquartered at 25 North Street in Dublin, Ohio. The company was co-founded by Alex Hay, Pat Wallace, Jake Trubiano, and Adam Hay, a leadership group with more than two decades of collective solar experience between them. Growth has been disciplined, with additional offices in Milford, Ohio and Greenville, South Carolina serving Ohio, Kentucky, and South Carolina.
What stood out to our research team is the depth of credentialing relative to the company's age. Gold Path holds NABCEP certifications in three different categories: Installation Professional, System Inspector, and PV Technical Sales Professional. The combination is uncommon, and it signals that the same people designing systems, walking roofs, and quoting customers all hold the certifying body's recognized credentials. The company operates under Ohio Electrical Contractor license EL.51201, carries $2 million in general liability insurance, and has held A+ accreditation with the Better Business Bureau since April 2023.
On equipment, Gold Path installs REC, Silfab, and Q.CELLS panels paired with Enphase microinverters or SolarEdge optimizer platforms and Franklin WH or Enphase battery storage. The company backs its work with a 25-year parts and labor workmanship warranty that explicitly covers roof penetrations and installation quality, alongside manufacturer coverage on the hardware itself. Reviews across the major third-party platforms are remarkably consistent: 5.0 stars on EnergySage across 109 reviews and 4.81 stars on SolarReviews across 91 reviews, with customers repeatedly citing the dedicated solar advocate model that assigns one point of contact from initial consultation through commissioning.
The one criticism worth surfacing is a SolarReviews customer who reported that the advertised price-match guarantee delivered only a modest concession in practice. Prospective buyers should treat pricing as a real negotiation and gather competing EnergySage quotes before signing. Beyond that, our research team found no pattern of unresolved complaints, lawsuits, or workmanship disputes.
With a composite score of 88.4 out of 100, Gold Path Solar stands as our top-ranked solar company in Ohio for 2026.
“I've been using my solar array from Gold Path for about 3 months now, and I am completely happy with the purchase. I don't get to say that about too many things. I got estimates from 4 different...”
DPry57
“I had a great experience working with Gold Path Solar from start to finish. Alex provided outstanding customer service throughout the entire process and always returned my calls promptly, which made...”
Austin D.
“I am so happy I went solar! It’s been something I’ve wanted to do, and thought about doing since 2020. I know 6 people who went solar and all from different companies, and all have a variety of...”
Scott C.
“Overall, a good experience with these guys. There were some unavoidable delays due to issues beyond their control (like us deciding to switch to the just released versions of the equipment and a...”
Joshua P.
“I highly and unconditionally recommend Gold Path Solar! My panels were installed over a year ago and I couldn't be happier. My electric bill went from about $2,000 / year to about $130 over the last...”
John F.
“I went through energy sage and got to choose from 6 quotes and the one we chose was gold path solar. We chose them for a combination of testimonies and reviews paired with one of the most competitive...”
Selvanayagam M.
“We installed solar panels through Gold Path three weeks ago, and the system is now operational.Working with the team at Gold Path Solar was an outstanding experience.
From the start, Karim explained...”
Veeravelu (.
“I had an excellent experience with Gold Path Solar for my residential solar panel installation. Karim and his team were professional, knowledgeable, and very easy to work with throughout the entire...”
Feazel has been a roofing fixture in Ohio since 1988, and the company's move into solar reflects the kind of measured expansion our research team prefers over startup-style scaling. Headquartered in Columbus with regional offices serving Cleveland, Cincinnati, Dayton, and additional markets in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, Feazel operates as a self-perform contractor rather than a sales organization that subcontracts the actual installation work. The company has maintained an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau for more than three decades and was named Residential Roofing Contractor of the Year by Roofing Contractor Magazine in 2021, a recognition built on the roofing side of the business that nonetheless reflects the operational discipline carried into the solar division.
The solar offering is structured around two distinct products. The first is traditional rack-mounted photovoltaic systems designed for homes with roofs that still have meaningful service life remaining. The second is GAF Timberline Solar Shingles, an integrated roof-and-solar product that Feazel installs as a GAF Master Elite Contractor, a designation held by fewer than three percent of roofing contractors in North America. The dual offering is a real advantage for homeowners weighing a roof replacement at the same time as a solar project, because Feazel can sequence both scopes under one warranty umbrella rather than coordinating between two separate trades.
What stood out to our research team is the warranty structure. Feazel publishes a 25-year workmanship warranty alongside 25-year panel and 25-year inverter coverage, and the company states publicly that it does not use solar subcontractors. NABCEP certification is held on the solar team, and customers across third-party platforms have rated Feazel at 4.7 out of 5 on SurgePV across 22 documented installations and 4.4 out of 5 on Resident Solar Power's expert evaluation.
There are caveats worth naming plainly. Feazel's Yelp profile sits at 3.1 stars across 65 reviews, a meaningful gap from its BBB and solar-platform ratings, and the public-facing solar pages emphasize the GAF shingle product more heavily than discrete panel and inverter brand selections. Prospective customers should ask specifically which panel and inverter platforms are quoted on a traditional rack-mount system and request references for completed PV projects in their service area.
With a composite score of 72.4 out of 100, Feazel holds the second-ranked position in Ohio for 2026.
“We had Feazel Roofing handle our new siding and gutter installation, and the whole experience was great! The crew showed up on time, worked efficiently, and left everything clean when they were done....”
Tina U.
“We had a total roof replacement with gutters and gutter guards installed. Our roof and gutters are perfect. The gutter guards are working great with all the leaves falling. We are completely...”
Pat P.
“Mike and Feazel did a great job from start to finish. Mike worked closely with my insurance company so, I didn't have to. He sorted through the "run around" and got the new roof approved. It was...”
Andrea I.
“Working with Feasel Roofing was an incredibly smooth and easy experience. The team was professional, the communication was great, and they took care of everything without any stress. We are thrilled...”
Jon B.
“Great company they did a great job. I would like to personally thank Frank Butts are estimator, he came two days later to sit and talk to me. I really like that we sat and talked about the job and...”
John S.
“Cant say enough about Feazel service. Had the house sided and roof replacement a year ago. Had some minor issues and they responded the same day. Shawn and Mike attacked the issue in a professional...”
Mark A.
“Service was A1 for my roof installation. Starting with my sales associate, Scott, I was informed of what to expect. The project manager informed me of what was going to happen, and the installation...”
Russ S.
“We needed some minor repairs done to our roof. We contacted the folks at Feazel they sent someone out to meet with us and then a team to come out to do the repairs. The repair team was very...”
Phoenix Roofing & Solar is a family-owned exterior and solar contractor headquartered at 14408 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood, with a second office in Elyria that anchors its presence across Northern Ohio. The company was incorporated in March 2020 and received Better Business Bureau accreditation just over a year later, in April 2021, where it currently holds an A+ rating. Co-owner David Pilkington serves as the principal customer contact, and the operation has built its reputation around storm restoration, roof replacement, siding, gutters, and a growing residential solar division that markets directly to homeowners in Cuyahoga, Lorain, Erie, and Medina counties.
What stood out to our research team is the consistency of the customer feedback at scale. Phoenix carries a 5.0-star rating across 239 reviews on Birdeye and a 5.0-star Google profile across nearly 200 reviews, with a BuildZoom score of 110 that places the company above 96 percent of the 52,717 contractors tracked in Ohio. Reviews repeatedly cite same-day completion, clear communication during the design and quoting phase, and hands-on involvement from leadership, including specific call-outs to David Pilkington for walking homeowners through utility savings expectations before any contract is signed.
The solar offering is positioned as integrated residential photovoltaic installation paired with the company's roofing expertise, which is a defensible model in a market like Northern Ohio where many homes need a roof refresh before a 25-year array goes on. Phoenix is licensed as a general contractor with the City of Lakewood and uses premium roofing materials from Owens Corning and GAF, with lifetime warranty coverage on labor and materials for roofing work. Insurance-claim assistance for hail and storm damage is a frequent point of praise in the review base.
There are limits to what we could verify. Phoenix's public-facing solar pages do not disclose specific PV panel brands, inverter platforms, NABCEP certification status, or written solar warranty terms in the same detail homeowners would find at a dedicated solar installer. Prospective customers should ask directly for the proposed panel and inverter manufacturers, the production guarantee, the solar workmanship warranty length, and references for completed PV projects in their immediate area before committing.
With a composite score of 69.6 out of 100, Phoenix Roofing & Solar holds the third-ranked position in Ohio for 2026.
“I could not have had a better experience that with Phoenix Roofing. Bo knew how to work with my insurance to get what my policy promised. I needed new siding and Bo got it done. I could not have...”
Taylor T.
“Amazing work! We had some bad leaks coming into your house from the ceiling and reached out to Bo and he was so helpful and informative. Him and his guys replaced a bunch of rotted wood and had our...”
Josh S.
“I hired phoenix to do my roof 2 years ago. We made the switch from asphalt roofing to a metal roof. We have been leak free and now hiring them to do our siding on our house. I highly recommend.”
Jay K.
“I’ve been working with Bo Pilkington of Phoenix Roofing and Solar over the past year to repair tornado damage to both my roof and siding, and I can’t say enough good things about their...”
Ron G.
“Phoenix completed a full roof, siding and gutter replacement job. Their price was reasonable and they were great to work with. Most of my interactions were with Bo. He did a great job communicating...”
Maggie M.
“I was so happy with my entire experience hiring Phoenix Roofing! TJ Ryan was so easy to work with and he really went the extra mile advocating on my behalf with my insurance company. We had damage...”
Kerry S.
“My barn roof was damaged during a high-wind storm and needed repaired. My insurance company recommended Phoenix Roofing and Bo was my point of contact. He came out and evaluated the damage deeming it...”
Anne S.
“The entire team was great to work with. Bo and his crew did a great job. New roof looks beautiful. The crew did a great job overall and did a good cleanup after all work was completed. Bo made...”
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*Companies displaying 15 or more years in business are typically established electrical, roofing, or general contracting firms that expanded into solar installation in more recent years. The years shown may reflect the age of the parent organization or a strategic partner, not necessarily the solar division itself. This distinction is worth considering when comparing to dedicated solar installers, as purpose-built solar companies may offer more specialized expertise despite a shorter operating history.
