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Find everything you need to know about hiring a solar panel installer. Get a quote for all types of home solar power installations including fitting solar panels and batteries. Below, we include tips to help you find a local solar panel installer:
- The benefits of installing solar panels
- What types of solar panels are there?
- What solar panel grants and loans am I eligible for?
- Factors to consider before you hire a solar panel installer
- How much do solar panels cost to install?
- What planning permission do you need to install solar panels?
- Questions to ask a solar panel installer before you hire
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Increasingly, homeowners around the UK are investing in renewable energy like solar panels. Solar panels can help you cut your energy bills and your carbon footprint, making them an environmentally friendly energy source.
Over 900,000 homes across the UK have already switched to solar panels. Thinking of joining them? A solar panel installation specialist can help you out.
The benefits of installing solar panels
Though solar panels can be expensive to install, they come with a large range of benefits. For example, solar panels:
- Are a renewable, green energy that helps you reduce your carbon footprint
- Are low maintenance, lasting upwards of 25 years without losing efficiency if looked after properly
- Can help you lower your energy bills and save money
- Can raise the value of your property and make it more desirable to potential buyers
- Are easy to scale up if you want to upgrade your system size
- Offer the potential to sell solar energy back to the National grid through an SEG tariff
Not sure whether solar panels are the right fit for you? Speak to a local specialist to get some advice and a free quote.
What solar panel grants and loans am I eligible for?
If you have an electricity metre (including prepayment metres) then you should be eligible for a Green Deal Finance Plan. This allows you to spread the cost of your solar panel installations across a 10-25 year period. To apply, you’ll first need to get your property assessed. You can find an assessor here. The initial assessment costs around £100 – £200 and comes with a formal report offering recommendations on energy saving improvements. Once you have the report you’ll be able to apply for a Green Deal Finance Plan.
Until the 31st of March, 2027, the government is helping homeowners improve their energy efficiency by allowing households to pay 0% VAT on the installation of all energy-saving materials. According to the UK, this could save a typical family around £1,000 in installation fees, as well as an additional £300 a year on energy bills.
Lastly, the Government’s Energy Company Obligation scheme (ECO4) is designed to help low-income households save energy. With ECO4, you can apply to have fully-funded or discounted solar panels installed in your home. You can check your eligibility here.
Factors to consider before you hire a solar panel installer
It’s really important that you choose a reliable solar panel specialist to carry out work on your home. Failing to do this can result in stress and costly repairs.
Before you hire, you should do your research to ensure that your solar panel installers:
- Are an experienced company with a strong history of high quality projects
- Have all the licenses and insurance needed to protect you and their workers
- Have a good range of positive reviews from previous customers vouching for their reliability
- Are available to carry out the work in the timeframe you need it by
- Are quoting a price and payment option that you are happy with, having compared the quote with other local solar panel companies
A local tradesperson is more likely to respond quickly, as they’ll be right around the corner and ready to help you install your new, green energy solution.
Post a job today to find a reliable, local solar panel service.
How much do solar panels cost to install?
How much you end up spending on your solar panels depends on a range of factors, including:
- The size of the system
- Whether you choose solar panels or solar tiles
- Whether you opt for building-integrated panels or choose panels that sit on top of your roof
- Installation difficulties, such as how hard it is to access your roof
- Where you live in the UK
The average domestic solar PV system (3.5kWp) costs between £5,000 and £8,000.
For a more accurate quote, speak to a solar panel installation specialist in your area. If you’d like to explore other renewable energy and energy saving improvements, check out:
- Installing loft insulation
- Installing an electric vehicle charging point
- Installing cavity wall insulation
What planning permission do you need to install solar panels?
Installing a solar panel system doesn’t usually require planning permission, though there are some exceptions to the rule, such as if you live in a listed building. If you’re not sure whether you’ll need planning permission, contact your local planning authority.
An accredited solar energy installer, such as an MCS accredited and certified installer, will be able to advise you on whether you’ll need to apply for permission.
Questions to ask a solar panel installer before you hire
A solar panel specialist will be able to survey your roof and advise you on the right solar panel model for your home. Here are a few questions to ask before you hire a solar panel company:
- Do you have public liability insurance and what does this cover?
- How many years of experience do you have?
- Do you use subcontractors? If so, are they licensed and insured?
- What is your estimated timeline for completing the project?
- How much will the job cost?
Our plumbers are fully qualified and gas safe registered. We specialise in all types of domestic plumbing from complete central heating and bathroom installations, to simple leak repairs and tap replacements. We take pride in our work.
Professional throughout, polite, amenable, nothing too much trouble, tidy and quality workmanship with very good pricing. Will definitely use again!
we are a small heating and plumbing business whos majority of work is word of mouth.We are very professional and value your opinion. we do all gas and water related work as well as doing work for local councils and landlords.REFERENCES ALWAYS AVAILABLE
Asked Greg to do the work one night and he was here to do it the next morning. Good quality of work in a newly decorated room. Greg has previously installed me a new en suite shower room and that went well. Down to earth bloke doing a good job.
Electrical Contractor Covering the South coast. All aspects of electrical work undertaken. Industrial, Commercial and domestic. Fully time served and qualified local Engineers, 24Hr Call out
Very knowledgable, Excellent service will be using again.
I am a company with 20+ years of plumbing experience,I believe in being fair with quality workmanship at recession sensible pricing and I believe in giving total customer satisfaction by working to what the customer wants within their budget.
Bryan responded immediately after me putting the job up. He came the next day and fixed the problem without any fuss. Very polite and friendly. Very reasonable price. I would highly recommend. I will use again without hesitation.
Roland was a very good choice. He is knowledgeable, well experienced and extremely thorough - and gives comprehensive advice about your heating system and any future considerations. Highly recommended.
Friendly, efficient and quick to deliver the service I needed. Will use again.
Over 20 years experience in the plumbing and heating industry Gas Safe registered for boilers, gas fire, cookers and unvented cylinders.
This is an interim review only. Throughout, Eddie was friendly, polite and very helpful indeed. He spent well over an hour diagnosing the problem correctly and trying over and over ways to put it right. Eventually he had to conclude that a fault had arisen in our twenty-year-old shower, which he could not remedy without co-operation from the manufacturer. He has sent an email with photos to the company with request for their assistance, and we await their reply.
we are now classed as 'experts' check out our recent and old GENUINE REVIEWS and make your own decision. if you want polite,experienced,friendly and honest team to make your roof beautiful and safe again regards Scott Ryan
They were excellent from start to finish The finished product was brilliant I would certainly recommend this company
Prompt, efficient service
A very good and reliable man he turned up on time and did an exalent job I was very pleased with the work that he did I can recomend him to any one.
hi I am paul davies multi-trades man over 40 years building and decorating have built hundreds of extensions and loft conversions with fitted bathrooms, Kitchens I mostly concentrate now on bathrooms and painting and decorating plastering where necessar
Very helpful, flexible around our availability and needs, and very tidy. Came back and repainted with another coat no problem at all, to deal with some issues from the first couple of coats. Kitchen looks great now!
We are a family-owned specialist craftsmen firm with many years experience looking after homes and properties; Design, Build, Improving, Renovating and Maintaining.
I highly recommend this company. Russ was very flexible and easy to work with, provided very high quality work at a rapid pace with the final invoice being exactly what we were quoted whilst working to a tight budget. Highly recommend for anyone wanting quality work done with ease.
We called out Ambient Solutions and received a quotation for the job within the 24 hours promised – no charge for the call out or the quotation. The work was started and completed on time. I would highly recommend Ambient Solutions for any plumbing job. Thanks Ambient! Angie at Zest ST Ltd
Build well planned, professionally executed and delivered within budget. Any issues discussed immediately and mutually resolved. Work force skilled, personable and respectful. Project completed in timely and continuous manner. Project well managed through bad weather and neighbours’ expectations. Minimal disruption regarding electricity, water and heating and consulted in advance of any period of down time. We are happy with the build and would unreservedly recommend Kingswest Developments.
APM Roofing Solutions offers a full range of roofing choices fitted and installed by experienced, qualified and fully trained roofers who also provide a personalised customer service approach.
not used any tradesmen yet. This one is not to my standard. So will not be using him.
we cover a full service of bathroom installations from start to finish, we can also cover any heating installations from boilers, unvented hot water cylinders, also any small works from small leaks to fixing boilers, we also cover underfloor heating
top job
Couldn't ask for better, posted the job fri, quoted me sat, job done tues.
Heating and plumbing specialist
Cannot recommend enough. Diagnosed the problem as a broken fan. Got the part and replaced all in the same day.
Quick response - good man - did what he said for a really reasonable price, Dr Matthews
Hi My name is Conor and i am a member of the chartered institute of builders which is the highest accolade achievable within the industry, I also have an nvq 6 in construction which is the equivalent to a masters degree. We are a well established company since 1999 and have a vast experience in painting and decorating, kitchen fitting, bathroom fitting and building refurbishment, roofing, listed building refurbishment, reactive maintenance loft conversions and extensions. We guarantee you the utmost service as can be verified by our previous clients testimonials We offer a one point of call for all trades for domestic and commercial customers .We previously completed painting/decorating , kitchen fitting , bathroom fitting and refurbishment works to listed buildings, schools, Universities ,hotels, restaurants , pubs, Hospitals, shops, nursing homes along with many prestigious new builds, bcp contracts and private works. We provide a 1 point of contact, complete service with all our other trades if required. Resulting in the client only having to deal with one person, who project manages the team throughout the course of the works. We also provide a kitchen/bathroom fitting service ,and a reactive maintenance package for landlords and commercial customers and have a vast portfolio having completed over 500 projects.
Responded very promptly to my ad and came within days to start the job. They had to order special materials, and Xmas and New Year intervened, but once the holiday was over, they were back at the task. The work was completed efficiently, competently and the price reasonable. They were all very polite and friendly, Conor organising and supervising it all very well.
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