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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": "How long does a solar install take?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "1-2 days on the roof for a standard home, plus a day for the inverter and commissioning. Scaffolding usually arrives a day or two beforehand and stays for the duration." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do I need planning permission?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "For most homes, no — solar PV is permitted development. You will need consent in conservation areas, on listed buildings, and for very large arrays. We handle the paperwork either way." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What warranties do I get?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Typically 25-30 years on panel performance, 12-15 years on panel product, 10-12 years on inverters (extendable), 10-15 years on batteries, and 12 years on workmanship via the MCS / RECC consumer protection scheme." } } ] }, { "@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 Installation", "item": "/services/solar-panel-installation" } ] } ] --- 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 Installation # Solar Panel Installation MCS-certified solar PV installs across the South East. From £5,950 fitted [Free quote](#quote)[Call 0333 567 1183](tel:+443335671183) MCS-accredited Vetted installers RECC · TrustMark ## Quote me for solar installation 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 solar installation A professionally installed solar PV system is the single most effective way for a South East homeowner to cut their long-term electricity bill. Our network of MCS-accredited installers designs systems to your roof, your consumption pattern and your budget — never a one-size-fits-all template. ## What's included in our solar installation Every install includes a structural roof check, scaffolding, MCS-listed panels, an MCS-listed string or hybrid inverter, full DC and AC wiring, DNO notification, MCS certificate, your IET electrical certificate, RECC consumer code protection, and a typical 12-year workmanship warranty alongside 25-30 year panel performance warranties. ## How sizing works We size your system to match your daytime consumption baseline plus the proportion of evening/peak use that a battery (if specified) can shift. Most South East homes land on a 4-8 kWp system; larger detached properties often benefit from 8-12 kWp. ## Roof types we install on Concrete tile, clay tile, slate, profiled metal, flat (ballasted), in-roof integrated, ground-mount, and barn / outbuilding placements are all routine. Solar slates and full-roof integrated systems are available where aesthetics matter. ## Installation timeline From signed contract to commissioning is typically 4-8 weeks. Scaffolding goes up 1-2 days before the install. Roof work runs 1-2 days. Inverter, battery and commissioning take a further day. ## Smart features We standardise on smart inverters with consumption monitoring (SolarEdge, Fronius, GivEnergy, Solis, Fox ESS). Every install ships with an app for live and historical generation, consumption and export data. 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Here's ](/guides/solar-panels-for-bungalows) - [Solar Panels with Battery Storage: The Modern Standard Why over 70% of South East solar installs now include a battery. ](/guides/solar-panels-with-battery-storage) Compare Related solar services - [Solar Battery Storage Tesla, GivEnergy, Fox ESS and more — fully fitted, fully certified. ](/services/solar-battery-storage) - [Solar Panel Maintenance Annual health checks that protect your investment. ](/services/solar-panel-maintenance) - [Solar Panel Repairs Fast diagnosis and repair, any brand. ](/services/solar-panel-repairs) - [Commercial Solar Solar PV for businesses, warehouses, farms and public buildings. ](/services/commercial-solar) Find installers Solar Installation near you - [Solar Installation installers in Kent Maidstone · Canterbury · Ashford ](/solar-installers-kent) - [Solar Installation installers in Surrey Guildford · Woking · Cobham ](/solar-installers-surrey) - [Solar Installation installers in Hampshire Southampton · Portsmouth · Winchester ](/solar-installers-hampshire) - [Solar Installation installers in West Sussex Worthing · Crawley · Horsham ](/solar-installers-west-sussex) FAQs ## What people ask How long does a solar install take? 1-2 days on the roof for a standard home, plus a day for the inverter and commissioning. Scaffolding usually arrives a day or two beforehand and stays for the duration. Do I need planning permission? For most homes, no — solar PV is permitted development. You will need consent in conservation areas, on listed buildings, and for very large arrays. We handle the paperwork either way. What warranties do I get? Typically 25-30 years on panel performance, 12-15 years on panel product, 10-12 years on inverters (extendable), 10-15 years on batteries, and 12 years on workmanship via the MCS / RECC consumer protection scheme. ## Get your free quote Vetted local installer · MCS certified · No obligation [Request my quote](/services/solar-panel-installation#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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