Solar PV Surveys & Assessments

Planning a solar PV installation? A thorough site survey helps establish whether the proposed system is suitable for your property and gives the installer the information needed to plan the work.

We carry out solar PV surveys for homeowners and businesses across Suffolk, Essex and Norfolk. We record the roof, electrical installation and practical details that can affect the design and installation of a solar PV system.

What Our Solar PV Survey Covers

We record the roof covering, its visible condition, available space and features that may affect panel placement. Where useful and safe to do so, we use a drone to photograph areas that are difficult to see from the ground. If we identify a possible structural concern, we will recommend further assessment by a suitably qualified professional.

We identify trees, chimneys, neighbouring buildings and other features that may shade the proposed panels. This information helps inform panel placement and generation estimates.

We assess the direction and pitch of the roof to help determine suitable panel positions and estimate how much electricity a proposed system could generate.

We record relevant details of the consumer unit, electricity meter and earthing arrangement. We also consider possible locations for the inverter, isolators and battery, together with potential cable routes.

If you are considering a battery, we look at how and when your home or business uses electricity and whether there is a suitable location for one. This helps inform the discussion about whether battery storage would be useful for your property.

Energy & Financial Estimates

Using the survey findings and system design software, we can estimate the annual electricity generation of a proposed system. Actual output will vary with the weather, shading, equipment and final installation.

Where requested, we can provide an illustration of potential bill savings, export payments and payback. These figures depend on assumptions about your electricity use, tariff and system cost, and are estimates rather than guaranteed returns.

Planning a Solar Installation?

Contact us to discuss your home or business premises and the survey information you need. We can carry out the survey for you or work directly with your chosen installer.