Get Free Solar Quotes
Send one enquiry and compare up to four quotes from solar installers who work in your area. Tell us what you want — a new system, a battery, a repair or an upgrade — and we will pass the details to independent businesses that carry out that type of job.
It costs nothing to use Solar Panel Price and there is no obligation to accept a quote. Installers set their own prices and agree terms with you directly, so it is worth checking each company's certification, insurance and warranties before you sign.
Four Steps to Your Quotes
- Fill in the form. Add your postcode, contact details and a short description of the work.
- We match the enquiry. Up to four installers covering your area may receive it.
- Installers contact you. They may ask for roof photos, a recent bill or a survey visit.
- You compare and choose. Check the equipment, generation estimate and paperwork, not just the total.
What You Can Request Quotes For
- a new rooftop or ground-mounted solar PV system;
- solar panels with battery storage in one project;
- a battery retrofit for panels you already have;
- inverter replacement or a hybrid inverter upgrade;
- fault-finding and repairs on a system that has stopped generating;
- panel cleaning, pigeon-proofing and routine health checks;
- extending an array, adding optimisers or fitting a diverter; and
- removing and refitting panels for roof repairs.
Typical UK Solar Costs
These ranges are broad guide prices for common domestic solar work, generally including equipment and labour. A diverter or bird mesh can be a standalone job or an add-on; avoid counting it twice if it is already in a larger quote. They are not quotations, and your own price will depend on the roof, access, the equipment specified and how much electrical work is needed. For a point of comparison, Energy Saving Trust's solar guide puts a typical domestic system at around £6,100, while its battery guide gives about £4,600 for a 5kWh battery.
| Service | Typical cost | What moves the price most |
|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | £4,500–£11,000 | System size, panel and inverter choice, scaffolding |
| Solar battery storage | £3,000–£8,500 | Usable capacity, hybrid or AC-coupled design |
| Solar panel repairs | £150–£1,200 | Whether roof access or scaffolding is needed |
| Inverter replacement | £800–£2,200 | Like-for-like string inverter or battery-ready hybrid |
| Cleaning and maintenance | £100–£450 | Number of panels, height, bird-proofing mesh |
| PV system upgrades | £500–£6,000 | Extra panels, optimisers, battery or diverter |
| Solar hot-water diverter | £400–£900 | Immersion heater compatibility and cable route |
| Bird-proofing mesh retrofit | £300–£1,000 | Array perimeter, roof height and safe access |
Qualifying domestic solar panel and battery installations currently benefit from 0% VAT until 31 March 2027, including eligible battery retrofits. The treatment of equipment bought separately, repairs and other work can differ. Check the VAT line on each proposal and see HMRC guidance.
Details That Help an Installer Quote Accurately
- your annual electricity use in kWh, from a recent bill or your supplier's app;
- which direction each roof slope faces and roughly how steep it is;
- anything that shades the roof: chimneys, dormers, trees or taller buildings nearby;
- the roof covering — slate, plain tile, concrete interlocking tile, metal or flat roof;
- where the consumer unit and electricity meter are, and whether there is loft access;
- for an existing system, the inverter make and any error code on the display; and
- whether you have, or plan to get, an electric car, heat pump or time-of-use tariff.
Comparing Solar Proposals
Two quotes for a "4kW system" can differ in almost every detail. Put them side by side and compare the specific panel and inverter models, the number of panels and their wattage, and the estimated annual generation in kWh. If one installer's generation estimate is far higher than the others for the same roof, ask how it was calculated and whether a shading factor was applied.
Check what is included beyond the equipment: scaffolding, bird mesh, isolators, a generation meter, any consumer unit upgrade, network operator notification, the MCS certificate and the electrical installation certificate. Look at product warranties, which often differ between panels, inverters and batteries, and at the installer's own workmanship guarantee.
Before You Pay a Deposit
- confirm the installer's MCS number and consumer code membership;
- ask whether your deposit is protected and whether the workmanship warranty is insurance-backed;
- make sure the contract lists the exact equipment and an installation date;
- check whether the price is fixed or subject to survey findings; and
- read the cancellation terms — contracts signed at home usually carry a 14-day cooling-off period.
Citizens Advice has consumer guidance on energy and on what to do if something goes wrong, and the Renewable Energy Consumer Code explains the standards its members sign up to.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it really free to get solar quotes here?
Yes. There is no charge for submitting an enquiry and no obligation to accept any quote. The service is funded by the installers who receive enquiries.
How many installers will contact me?
Up to four, depending on the type of work and how many installers cover your postcode. Some rural areas and small repair jobs may attract fewer responses.
Will an installer need to visit my home?
Usually, yes, for a new system or a battery. Some installers give an initial price from photos and satellite imagery, but a survey is normally needed before a fixed quote.
Can I get quotes for an existing system that is not working?
Yes. Choose the repair or inverter option and describe the fault, including any error code shown on the inverter and when generation stopped.