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Solar PV, Battery & EV ChargingInstallers Covering Preston
MCS certified solar, battery storage and EV charging installation for Preston homes and businesses, from Victorian terraces off Fishergate to distribution units on the M6 corridor — designed and fitted by one in-house team.
Free survey. Written quote in 1–2 working days once we have your bills, address and postcode.
MCS
Certified installer
OZEV
Approved EV chargepoint installer
2 yr
Workmanship guarantee, insurance-backed by QANW
Free
Survey and written quote
Working in Preston
Preston's mix of Victorian housing, newer estates and commercial units off the M6 corridor gives us a wide range of work in the city. Free surveys, MCS certified installation and in-house servicing.
Covering Preston from our West Lancashire base
Preston sits a straightforward run up the A59 or M6 from our base at Westhead, near Ormskirk, putting the city and its suburbs well within our normal working area. We survey and install across the full city, from the terraces around Ashton and Fishergate to the newer estates at Cottam, Fulwood, Ribbleton and Grimsargh, and out to Bamber Bridge, Fulwood and Broughton.
A mixed housing and building stock
Preston's housing runs from Victorian bay-fronted terraces and Edwardian semis close to the city centre, through 1930s semis in Ashton and Ribbleton, to modern estate housing in Cottam, Grange Park and Lea. Each roof type behaves differently under a solar array, and we specify mounting and cabling to suit slate, concrete tile or newer interlocking roof coverings rather than fitting a standard package regardless of what is underneath.
A working city with genuine commercial demand
Preston is a working city rather than a purely residential one, with distribution and light industrial premises around Walton Summit, Bluebell Way and the wider M6/M65 junction area, plus a university and public sector estate in the city centre. That gives us a steady flow of both domestic roofs and commercial rooftops, warehouses and yard space suited to solar, storage and EV charging.
Grid and network context
Preston sits within Electricity North West's distribution area, the same DNO we deal with daily across our home patch. Knowing the local network operator's export application process and typical turnaround helps us give Preston customers a realistic timeline for grid connection and export approval rather than a generic estimate.
Accreditations covering this work
- MCS CertifiedSolar PV and battery storage
- NAPIT RegisteredElectrical competency
- RECC RegisteredConsumer code
- CHAS AccreditedHealth and safety
- OZEV ApprovedEV chargepoint grant scheme
- Part P CertifiedDomestic electrical work
Services
What we install in Preston
Solar PV
Solar PV Installation
From terraced roofs in Ashton to larger detached properties in Fulwood and Grimsargh, we design each solar PV system around the roof in front of us and your actual electricity usage, not a generic package.
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Battery
Battery Storage Installation
Battery storage suits Preston households running electric heating, an EV or simply wanting to use more of their own generation in the evening rather than exporting it during the day.
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Battery
Battery Retrofit for Existing Solar
Plenty of Preston homes had solar fitted before storage was affordable — a retrofit battery lets you keep that existing array and export arrangement while using far more of what it produces.
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EV Charging
EV Charge Point Installation
With commuter routes onto the M6, M55 and M61 running through Preston, home and workplace EV charging is in steady demand, and as an OZEV approved installer we can confirm grant eligibility at survey.
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Commercial
Commercial Rooftop Solar
Warehouse and industrial roof space around Walton Summit and the wider Preston business parks is well suited to rooftop solar, offsetting daytime electricity use where demand and generation naturally line up.
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Commercial
Commercial Ground-Mount Solar
Where Preston-area businesses or farms have spare land rather than roof space, a ground-mount array can be oriented for optimal output rather than constrained by an existing building.
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Commercial
Solar Car Ports
For sites with large car parks — logistics or retail premises around the city's business parks — a solar car port generates power, shelters vehicles and gives a ready-made mounting point for EV chargers.
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Solar PV
Solar PV Servicing & Maintenance
Our in-house servicing department covers existing solar systems across Preston regardless of who originally installed them, catching underperformance from soiling or a failed inverter before it costs a season of generation.
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Solar PV
Feasibility Surveys & Energy Assessments
A free feasibility survey establishes what a Preston roof or plot can actually generate against your real consumption, before you commit to anything.
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Solar PV
Solar Hot Water & Immersion Diverters
For Preston homes with an existing solar array and a hot water cylinder, a diverter is a low-cost way to put surplus generation into hot water instead of exporting it for a fraction of its value.
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EV Charging
EV Charger Servicing & Maintenance
We service and repair home and workplace charge points across Preston, including units installed by other companies, keeping staff and fleet charging available.
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Commercial
Commercial Solar PPA & Funding
Preston businesses can fund a commercial solar project through commercial finance, a Power Purchase Agreement or straight CAPEX purchase, chosen to suit the business rather than a single fixed route.
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Why choose us in Preston
One in-house team, not a subcontractor chain
Survey, design, installation and commissioning for Preston jobs are carried out by our own technical, operations and design team of around ten people, so there is one point of contact throughout rather than a job passed between subcontractors.
Full accreditation for domestic and commercial work
We are MCS certified for solar PV and battery storage, NAPIT registered, RECC registered, CHAS accredited, Part P certified and OZEV approved, covering the compliance needs of both a Preston terrace and a distribution unit on the same standing.
A realistic, honest quote
We do not quote a figure without seeing your roof or site. A free survey and a written quote, typically returned within 1–2 working days, means you are pricing your actual property, not an assumption.
Local conditions
What makes Preston properties different
Older terraced and Edwardian roofs
Streets around Ashton, Fishergate and the city centre carry a good deal of slate-roofed Victorian and Edwardian housing, sometimes with older or replacement roof coverings. We check roof condition and structure at survey before finalising a design, so problems with the covering are identified before installation rather than discovered afterwards.
Mixed estate housing with varied roof orientation
Newer developments at Cottam, Grange Park and Lea often have roofs facing several directions across a single close, and not every roof faces due south. Our design accounts for actual orientation and shading rather than assuming a best-case aspect, so the generation estimate you are quoted reflects what the roof will really produce.
Commercial roofs with existing plant and services
Warehouse and industrial roofs around Walton Summit and the wider M6 corridor frequently carry existing rooflights, HVAC plant and fall-arrest systems that need to be worked around. Our commercial surveys map these constraints before a layout is finalised, avoiding clashes discovered mid-installation.
Grid capacity on the local distribution network
As with any built-up area, some parts of Preston sit on distribution circuits with more headroom than others. We handle the Electricity North West notification or application as part of the installation, and flag at feasibility stage if a larger system may need a formal application rather than a simple notification.
Our process
How a Preston job runs
- 01
Free survey
We visit your Preston property or site to assess roof or land, shading, structural condition, existing electrics and your consumption pattern.
- 02
Design and written quote
With your bills, full address and postcode we design a system sized to your usage and return a written quotation, typically within 1–2 working days.
- 03
Specification and scheduling
We confirm panel, inverter, battery or charge point specification, warranty terms and funding route, then agree a date for the work.
- 04
Installation
Our own installers carry out the mounting, cabling and electrical connection to MCS, NAPIT and Part P standards, working around your property or site access.
- 05
Commissioning and handover
We test and commission the system, handle DNO notification or application, and hand over full documentation including your MCS certificate and guarantees.
Common questions
Preston questions, answered
Do you cover Preston?
Yes. Preston is well within our normal working area from our base at Westhead near Ormskirk, and we cover the whole city and its suburbs including Fulwood, Ribbleton, Ashton, Cottam, Grimsargh and Bamber Bridge.
How much does solar or battery installation cost in Preston?
We do not quote a fixed price without seeing the property. Surveys and quotes are free, and we typically return a written quotation within 1–2 working days once we have your electricity bills, full address and postcode.
Do you work on both domestic and commercial properties in Preston?
Yes. We install for homeowners across Preston's residential areas and for commercial sites around Walton Summit, the wider business parks and the M6/M65 corridor, with funding routes including commercial finance, PPA and CAPEX for business customers.
Will I need planning permission for solar panels in Preston?
Most domestic rooftop solar falls under permitted development, though listed buildings or properties in a conservation area may need consent. We check this as part of the free survey before recommending a design.
Do you handle the grid connection application?
Yes. Preston sits within Electricity North West's network, and we handle the DNO notification or formal application as part of every installation, flagging at feasibility stage if a larger system needs prior approval.
Can you service a system in Preston that another company installed?
Yes. Our in-house servicing and maintenance department works on existing solar and EV charging systems across Preston regardless of who originally fitted them.
Am I eligible for the EV chargepoint grant in Preston?
We are OZEV approved for the EV chargepoint grant scheme. Eligibility depends on your property and circumstances, which we confirm during the free survey.
What happens if something goes wrong after installation?
Our workmanship is guaranteed for 2 years and insurance-backed through QANW, alongside manufacturer warranties on panels, inverters and batteries. Our in-house team also carries out ongoing servicing and fault-finding for Preston customers.
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Speak to us
Call 0161 359 9566 or use the contact page to book a free survey in Preston.
Get a free solar, battery or EV charging survey in Preston
Send us your electricity bills, full address and postcode and we will arrange a free survey and return a written quotation, typically within 1–2 working days. Call 0161 359 9566 or request a survey online.
MCS certified for solar PV and battery storage · NAPIT and RECC registered · OZEV approved · 2 year workmanship guarantee backed by QANW.