What Solar Panel Installation Includes at Survey Stage

Roof Condition and Load Capacity

This will include a check on the condition of the roof timbers, the felt and the tiles, to ensure that the roof is strong enough to hold the weight of the panels. If there are signs of damage or that the use of undersized timbers then this will be reported before any equipment is ordered.

Roof Orientation and Pitch

A south facing roof, between 30 degrees and 50 degrees, will get the best results. A roof facing the east or west can still work well but you may need a larger solar panel system to get the same results.

Shading and Obstructions

We look at nearby trees, your chimney and neighbouring roofs at different times of day to see if any of them will cast a shadow on your solar panels. Even partial shading can dramatically reduce the power generated by your solar panels. For more on Solar Panel Installation Cheltenham, take a look at https://www.precisiongreenenergy.co.uk/renewables/solar-panel-installation/cheltenham/.

Consumer Unit and Wiring

We will check the existing fuse box to ensure it has the capacity to deal with the additional new circuits. We have experienced older fuse boxes that require upgrading as part of the solar panel installation. Solar Panel Installation Cheltenham is worth getting right.

Metering and Export Arrangements

The surveyor will also confirm whether you have a smart meter fitted and also look at your current tariff and how this will affect the export of excess electricity back to the grid.

The survey will highlight a number of key points that will form the basis of the final design and no jobs will be booked or materials ordered until the survey has been completed.