--- title: "Solar Panel Cleaning | South East Solar Network" description: "Professional, IPAF-rated, deionised-water cleaning. 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They generate the electricity a battery stores and an EV charger consumes, and the panel install determines your inverter choice for the other two. If budget is tight, start with a hybrid-inverter solar install sized for future battery capacity — it's cheaper to add the battery later than to retrofit the wrong inverter." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do I have to buy all my services from the same installer?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "No, but there are real advantages to bundling. A single installer means one warranty pack, one MCS certificate covering solar and battery, one DNO application, and no finger-pointing when something goes wrong. Bundled solar + battery + EV-charger quotes are typically 8-15% cheaper than three separate installers, and the commissioning is meaningfully cleaner." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How long does each service take to install?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Solar panels: 1-2 days on the roof plus a day for inverter and commissioning. Battery retrofit: 1 day. EV charger: half a day. Commercial installs: 1-3 weeks depending on system size. Scaffolding is usually delivered 1-2 days before roof work and removed the same week." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What warranties come with each service?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Solar panels: 25-30 years performance, 12-15 years product. Inverters: 10-12 years extendable to 20. Batteries: 10-15 years or 6,000+ cycles. Workmanship: 12 years via RECC / MCS. EV chargers: 3-5 years depending on brand. All warranties are backed by named manufacturers and transferable if you sell the house." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Are all your services MCS-certified?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Solar PV and battery storage installs are MCS-certified — that is essential for the Smart Export Guarantee and for battery grant schemes. EV chargers do not fall under MCS but are installed to BS 7671 by qualified electricians registered with NICEIC or NAPIT. Maintenance and repairs are performed by MCS-registered engineers where the original install was MCS-certified." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can you service systems installed by another company?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. Around one in five service and repair calls we attend involves a system installed by another firm — sometimes one that has ceased trading. We re-bind monitoring, source spares, re-register the system on the MCS database where possible, and bring it back to full serviceable condition." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do you offer commercial as well as residential services?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes — commercial solar up to 500 kWp, agricultural buildings, community projects, workplace EV charging and battery storage integrated with demand-side response revenue. See the Commercial Solar service page for typical payback figures and grid-connection processes." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How do I get a quote for multiple services at once?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Use the quote form on this page and tell us in the notes field which services you're considering — for example 'solar + 10 kWh battery + 7 kW Zappi charger'. We'll match you to an installer who does all three in-house and can price the bundle as one job." } } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "Should I clean my own panels?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Strongly discouraged. Roof falls are a leading cause of UK accidental death, and incorrect cleaning can void warranties." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Will rain not clean them for me?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Rain handles loose dust well but barely touches bonded soiling, bird droppings, pollen films or salt deposits. Soiling rebuilds on a roughly two-year cycle even on rain-washed roofs." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do you clean integrated (in-roof) panels?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes — in-roof systems are no different to clean and we use the same deionised pole-fed system. The flashings and surrounding tiles get a check at the same time." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can you combine cleaning with a maintenance visit?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, and most customers do — bundled visits save around £40-£60 versus booking separately and you get a single comprehensive report." } } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Services", "item": "/services" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Solar Panel Cleaning", "item": "/services/solar-panel-cleaning" } ] } ] --- MCS-accredited · Vetted local installers · Free no-obligation quotes [0333 567 1183](tel:+443335671183) [South East Solar Network ](/) [Services](/services)[Areas](/areas)[Guides](/guides)[Calculators](/calculators)[About](/about)[Contact](/contact) / [0333 567 1183](tel:+443335671183)[Free Quote](/contact) 1. [Home](/)/ 2. [Services](/services)/ 3. Solar Panel Cleaning # Solar Panel Cleaning Professional, IPAF-rated, deionised-water cleaning. From £99 [Free quote](#quote)[Call 0333 567 1183](tel:+443335671183) MCS-accredited Vetted installers RECC · TrustMark ## Quote me for cleaning Share a few details and a trusted MCS-accredited installer in your area will be in touch shortly. Full namePhoneEmail (optional)Postcode Notes (optional) Your privacy matters: We will only pass your details to **1 vetted solar firm** who we feel is the best match for your needs — never multiple companies. Get my free quote By submitting this form you agree to our [Terms of Use](/terms) and [Privacy Policy](/privacy). MCS Certified Installers RECC Consumer Code 0% VAT on Solar Up to 25-Year Warranty Finance From 0% APR Rated 4.9 / 5 on Reviews Jump to a section about cleaning Dirty panels cost you money. Pollen, salt, bird droppings and Saharan dust events can shave 5-10% off your yield. Professional deionised-water cleaning from the ground (or roof, with IPAF cherry-picker access where needed) restores generation safely. ## Our process Telescopic pole-fed deionised water cleaning is our default — safe, scratch-free, and avoids the warranty risks of detergent-based cleaning. Cherry-picker access is available for awkward roofs. ## How often? Most South East homes benefit from a clean every 18-36 months. Coastal properties and homes near agricultural land typically need annual cleans. ## What soiling actually costs you Independent UK testing (BRE, 2022) shows uniform soiling of 5-7% across an array is typical after two years without cleaning. On a 5 kWp system in Kent generating ~4,750 kWh/year that's around 300 kWh lost — roughly £85 in self-consumed value plus £20 in export, every year, indefinitely. A £149 clean every two years comfortably pays back. ## Coastal and rural specifics Properties within 2 km of the coast (Margate, Hayling Island, Bognor, Seaford) develop salt films that bind dust and reduce light transmission faster than inland homes. Properties near oilseed rape, livestock farms or busy A-roads pick up pollen and oily particulate that rain alone struggles to shift. We adjust frequency and pole-tip configuration accordingly. ## Safety and warranty considerations We work to PASMA / IPAF standards, never use abrasive brushes, never apply pressurised hot water (which can stress laminates and void warranties), and never walk on panels — many manufacturer warranties are voided by foot traffic. Every clean is photo-documented before and after for your records. 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Strongly discouraged. Roof falls are a leading cause of UK accidental death, and incorrect cleaning can void warranties. Will rain not clean them for me? Rain handles loose dust well but barely touches bonded soiling, bird droppings, pollen films or salt deposits. Soiling rebuilds on a roughly two-year cycle even on rain-washed roofs. Do you clean integrated (in-roof) panels? Yes — in-roof systems are no different to clean and we use the same deionised pole-fed system. The flashings and surrounding tiles get a check at the same time. Can you combine cleaning with a maintenance visit? Yes, and most customers do — bundled visits save around £40-£60 versus booking separately and you get a single comprehensive report. ## Get your free quote Vetted local installer · MCS certified · No obligation [Request my quote](/services/solar-panel-cleaning#quote)[Call 0333 567 1183](tel:+443335671183) South East Solar Network MCS-accredited residential solar installers across the South East of England. Vetted, insured, RECC-protected. 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