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SOLAR PANELS in South Devon

In-roof, on-roof, flat roof or ground mount, designed around your property.

Choose your install

Which type suits you?

In-roofSits flush with your tiles. Ideal for new builds, re-roofs and character homes.Find out more →On-roofProven solar on your existing pitched roof. Fast and cost-effective.Find out more →Flat roofPanels on angled frames turn a flat roof into a generating asset.Find out more →Ground mountUse your land when roof space is limited or unsuitable.Find out more →

Typical prices

What solar typically costs

5kW on-roof solar (about 10 panels)String inverter, no batteryTypically £4,300–£5,000

5kW on-roof solar + 5kWh batteryHybrid inverterTypically £6,400–£7,500

5kW in-roof solarSits flush with your tilesTypically £5,500–£6,500

5kW in-roof solar + 5kWh batteryHybrid inverterTypically £7,700–£9,000

5kW flat roof solarAngled framesTypically £3,600–£4,300

5kW flat roof solar + 5kWh batteryHybrid inverterTypically £5,700–£6,800

Each extra kW on the same roofAn extra 5kW is +£3,000; on a second roof +£3,000, or +£3,500 if it needs more scaffolding+£600

Each further 5kWh battery+£1,000

Full-house backup gatewayKeeps the whole house running in a power cut+£1,500

Bird meshFor the first 5kW, then +£250 per extra 5kW£500

BungalowsOn the whole price, because the roof work is simpler15% less

Prices are for a two-storey house with medium-to-high quality brands. Cheaper brands could lower the price, and premium brands could raise it.

Prices include scaffolding and certification. In-roof is priced at 1.3× the solar and roof-works part, and flat roof is 15% less on that part; batteries, inverters and gateways cost the same on any roof.

All prices are exclusive of VAT.
Prices are a guide and subject to a site survey, or photos you send us, so we can give you an accurate quote.

Quotes are always free. Send us a few photos and we can usually give you a reasonably accurate quote without a visit, so there’s no need to take time off work or wait in for us.

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Payback

How long does it take to pay back?

For many of the projects we work on, the payback period is between five and eight years. That’s far shorter than the 25 years it could take 10 to 15 years ago, when panels cost more and were less efficient.

Your own figure depends on your roof, how much electricity you use and your tariff, and we’ll work it out with you at survey.

Servicing and aftercare

Servicing, cleaning and panel removal

Yearly solar PV and battery service£200

Yearly service with a panel cleanBigger systems may cost moreFrom £250

Panel cleaning onlyUp to 10 panels, then £12.50 per extra panel£125

Remove panels for roof repairsStored on the ground at the property£600

Refit panels£600

Solar survey during removal (recommended)Visual inspection of panels, cabling and installation, plus system testing during and after removal, so faults are fixed before refit£200

Off-site storageLoading, secure warehouse and return+£250

Site survey with written reportUp to 1 hour on site and 1 hour of paperwork, then £65/hr. A report on the safety and functionality of your existing installation, with findings and/or drawings of what you could have£150

Removal and refit prices assume roof access or scaffolding is already in place, and exclude any rectification work.

A site survey report is optional. Quotes are still free.

All prices are exclusive of VAT.
Prices are a guide and subject to a site survey, or photos you send us, so we can give you an accurate quote.

Quotes are always free. Send us a few photos and we can usually give you a reasonably accurate quote without a visit, so there’s no need to take time off work or wait in for us.

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Grid connections

Grid connections and paperwork, all handled

We have a strong working relationship with National Grid in the South West. We work with them to confirm how much your site can export and what size of solar, battery and inverter is approved for your property, whether that’s a home, business, industrial unit or farm. Every installation follows MCS, NICEIC and BS 7671 regulations. We handle the full process for you: National Grid applications, MCS registration, NICEIC certification, and your certificates and warranty documents at handover.

The technical bit: smaller systems are usually notified to the network operator after install (G98). Larger systems, which includes most commercial, industrial and farm systems, need approval before install (G99), and the network operator can set an export limit.

FAQs

Common questions

Can solar panels pay for themselves?

Yes. For many of the projects we work on, the payback period is between five and eight years, depending on your roof, usage and tariff.

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