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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": "My solar isn't generating — what should I do?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "First check whether the inverter is reporting an error code. If everything looks normal but generation has dropped, contact us — we'll arrange a diagnostic visit." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can you repair systems from installers who've gone bust?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes — we frequently inherit orphaned systems and bring them back into full warranty-equivalent service." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How much does a typical repair cost?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Diagnostic visits are £149 and credited against any repair. A failed DC isolator runs £180-£320 fitted. An out-of-warranty string inverter replacement is £900-£1,800 depending on size. Battery module swaps and roof rework are quoted per job." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do you carry stock for same-day fixes?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "We carry the most common spares — MC4 connectors, DC isolators, optimisers, monitoring dongles and inverter fuses — in every van. 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[Free quote](#quote)[Call 0333 567 1183](tel:+443335671183) MCS-accredited Vetted installers RECC · TrustMark ## Quote me for repairs 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 repairs If your system has stopped generating, is reporting an error, or your bills have unexpectedly risen, we can diagnose and repair systems installed by any company — including those whose installer is no longer trading. ## Common issues we fix Failed inverters, blown DC isolators, water-ingress on connectors, MC4 corrosion, faulty optimisers (SolarEdge), Enphase microinverter failures, monitoring black-outs, tripped earth-fault protection, and pigeon-proofing for nesting birds. ## Same-week response We aim to attend non-urgent repairs within 5 working days and emergency callouts within 24-48 hours where possible. ## Manufacturer warranty support If your inverter or panels are still in warranty, we'll handle the manufacturer claim on your behalf — many warranty replacements arrive within 7-10 days. ## Diagnosing 'my bill went up' If your electricity bill has risen and you suspect the solar is at fault, we start with three quick checks: inverter status (any standing fault?), monitoring data versus expected generation, and your import/export meter readings. In roughly half the cases we attend, the solar is fine and the bill rise comes from a tariff change or a new appliance — we'll tell you that for free rather than upsell a repair. ## Orphaned-system rescue Around one in five repair calls we attend involves a system whose original installer has gone out of business. We take ownership: re-register the system on the MCS database where possible, re-bind monitoring to your account, source spares for older inverters and bring the install back to a fully serviceable state. Most orphaned-system rescues cost £400-£900 and restore years of useful life. ## Roof leaks and water ingress If a roof has started leaking near the array, the cause is almost always a flashing or rail failure, not the panels themselves. We work alongside roofers when needed, document the defect for your installer or insurer, and re-seal correctly with EPDM and proper lead/aluminium flashings — never silicone alone. 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First check whether the inverter is reporting an error code. If everything looks normal but generation has dropped, contact us — we'll arrange a diagnostic visit. Can you repair systems from installers who've gone bust? Yes — we frequently inherit orphaned systems and bring them back into full warranty-equivalent service. How much does a typical repair cost? Diagnostic visits are £149 and credited against any repair. A failed DC isolator runs £180-£320 fitted. An out-of-warranty string inverter replacement is £900-£1,800 depending on size. Battery module swaps and roof rework are quoted per job. Do you carry stock for same-day fixes? We carry the most common spares — MC4 connectors, DC isolators, optimisers, monitoring dongles and inverter fuses — in every van. 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