Solar PV
Solar Panel Installation in Ormskirk
MCS certified solar PV installers designing, supplying and fitting complete systems for homes and businesses, with one in-house team from survey to commissioning.
Free survey. Written quote in 1–2 working days once we have your bills, address and postcode.
MCS
Certified installer
NAPIT
Registered
2 yr
Workmanship guarantee
~10
In-house technical team
Electricity you generate on your own roof is electricity you never buy again. We design, supply, install and commission solar PV systems for homeowners and businesses across the North West — one accountable team from first survey to final sign-off, with no subcontracted handovers to chase.
What solar PV installation involves
Solar PV installation is the design, supply, fitting and commissioning of a rooftop or ground-mounted array that converts sunlight into electricity you can use on site. The work covers panel mounting, cabling, inverter fitting, connection to your consumer unit, and registration with your network operator and the MCS scheme. We handle every stage in-house, from the first site visit through to switch-on, rather than passing the job between subcontractors.
Who it is for
Solar PV suits homeowners looking to cut their day-to-day electricity bills, and businesses with roof or land space and daytime energy consumption that lines up with generation hours. It works particularly well for larger households, properties with electric heating or an EV, and commercial premises such as warehouses, offices and public buildings with significant daytime load. We have worked with organisations including Premier Inn, the NHS, Greater Manchester Police and Greater Manchester Fire Service, alongside domestic customers across the region.
When it is needed
Most people consider solar PV when energy costs are rising faster than they are comfortable with, when a roof is due for other work and can be fitted with panels at the same time, or when a new-build or extension gives a clean opportunity to design generation in from the start. Businesses often look at solar alongside wider decarbonisation or energy cost reduction plans, particularly where daytime consumption is high and predictable.
Why professional installation matters
A solar array is an electrical installation as well as a structural one, and it needs to be designed correctly for your roof orientation, shading, consumption pattern and existing electrics before a single panel goes up. Getting the design wrong costs you performance for the next twenty-five years, not just a few months. Working with an MCS certified installer also matters for insurance, warranty validity, and eligibility for any future export payments or funding routes.
What you get out of it
- Cut your reliance on bought-in grid electricity from the day the system is commissioned
- MCS certified installation, so your system is eligible for the Smart Export Guarantee
- Tier 1 panels and inverters from trusted manufacturers, specified to your roof rather than a standard package
- One in-house team covering technical compliance, design, installation and sign-off
What the work includes
- Free site survey and shading assessment
- System design and generation modelling based on your actual electricity bills
- All scaffolding, mounting, DC and AC electrical work
- Inverter commissioning and system handover
- MCS certificate and DNO notification handled for you
- 2 year workmanship guarantee, backed by an insurance-backed guarantee through QANW
What it costs to wait
What happens when this is left alone
Undersized or oversized systems
A system sized without proper analysis of your actual consumption data often ends up either too small to make a meaningful dent in your bills, or larger than your roof or usage pattern can justify. We base every design on your real consumption, not a generic assumption, so the array is sized to what your property or business actually needs.
Poor roof or structural assessment
Panels fitted without a proper structural and roof condition survey can lead to leaks, damaged tiles, or a roof that needs to be stripped and refitted again within a few years. Our survey checks the roof structure, covering type and condition before any design work is finalised, so problems are identified before installation rather than after.
Non-compliant or unregistered installation
An installation carried out or signed off outside the MCS and Part P frameworks can affect your ability to claim any export payments, complicate a future house sale, and invalidate manufacturer warranties on panels, inverters and batteries. Every installation we carry out is MCS certified and Part P certified, with full paperwork provided on completion.
Our process
How we deliver the work
- 01
Free survey
We visit your property or site to assess roof orientation, pitch, shading, structural condition and your existing electrical setup, and to understand your current and future consumption.
- 02
Design and quotation
Using your consumption data, full address and postcode, we design a system sized to your usage and produce a written quotation, typically returned within 1–2 working days.
- 03
Specification and agreement
We confirm panel, inverter and, where relevant, battery specification, along with warranty terms, timescales and funding route, before any work is scheduled.
- 04
Installation
Our in-house team installs the mounting system, panels, cabling and inverter, and connects the system to your consumer unit, working to MCS and NAPIT standards throughout.
- 05
Commissioning and handover
We test and commission the system, register it with your network operator and MCS, and hand over full documentation including your workmanship guarantee and manufacturer warranties.
Benefits
What this changes for you
Lower electricity bills
Every unit you generate and use on site is a unit you no longer buy from the grid. For most households and businesses, daytime generation directly offsets the most expensive part of the day for consumption.
One accountable installer
Design, supply, installation and commissioning are carried out by the same in-house team of around ten people covering technical compliance, design and operations, rather than being split across subcontractors with no single point of accountability.
Tier 1 components
We specify Tier 1 panels, inverters and batteries, giving you equipment from established, bankable manufacturers rather than unproven budget alternatives.
Long-term warranty cover
Panel warranties run from 12 to 30 years depending on the panel specified, inverters carry a 5 year warranty extendable to 20, and batteries carry a 10 year standard warranty. Our own workmanship is covered for 2 years and insurance-backed through QANW.
Straightforward funding routes
Commercial customers can fund a system through commercial finance, a Power Purchase Agreement, or straight CAPEX purchase, so a project does not have to compete directly with other capital priorities.
Full compliance and paperwork
We are MCS certified, NAPIT registered, RECC registered, CHAS accredited and Part P certified, and we provide complete installation and compliance documentation at handover, supporting warranty claims, insurance and any future sale of the property.
In detail
Solar PV Installation explained properly
Materials and equipment
We specify Tier 1 solar panels, inverters and batteries, selected to suit your roof space, budget and performance requirements. Mounting systems are chosen to match your roof type, whether pitched tile, slate, flat felt or membrane, or a ground-mounted frame for larger sites. Cabling, isolators and protective devices are specified to current wiring regulations and MCS installation standards.
Installation methods
Pitched roofs typically use an in-roof or on-roof mounting rail system fixed into the rafters, with panels clamped to the rails and cabled back to a roof-mounted or wall-mounted inverter. Flat roofs generally use a ballasted or mechanically fixed tilted frame to achieve the correct panel angle. Ground-mounted systems use driven or concrete-based foundations depending on ground conditions, assessed during the site survey.
System variations
Systems can be specified with string inverters or panel-level optimisers depending on shading and roof complexity, and can be designed with or without battery storage from the outset. Hybrid inverters allow battery storage to be added at the point of installation or retrofitted later. Larger commercial systems may use multiple inverters or a central inverter arrangement depending on array size and layout.
Common situations we design around
Partial shading from chimneys, trees or neighbouring buildings, multiple roof orientations on the same property, limited roof space relative to consumption, and existing electrical infrastructure that needs upgrading before installation are all situations our survey identifies and designs around, rather than issues discovered mid-installation.
Residential versus commercial installation
Domestic installations are generally smaller in scale, focused on offsetting household consumption and typically completed within a day or two once scheduled. Commercial and public sector installations involve larger arrays, more complex electrical integration, and funding structured through commercial finance, PPA or CAPEX rather than a domestic finance product, which we do not currently offer.
Common questions
Questions about solar pv installation
How much does solar panel installation cost?
Cost depends on your roof, system size and the components specified, so we do not quote a figure without a survey. The survey and quotation are free, and a written quote is typically returned within 1–2 working days once we have your bills, full address and postcode.
How long does installation take?
Most domestic installations are completed within a day or two once scheduled. Commercial and larger rooftop or ground-mount projects take longer, depending on system size and site access, and we will give you a specific timescale as part of your quotation.
What is the process from enquiry to switch-on?
We start with a free survey, design a system around your consumption data, provide a written quotation, and once agreed, install and commission the system before registering it with your network operator and MCS.
What guarantees do you offer?
Our workmanship is guaranteed for 2 years and insurance-backed through QANW. Panel warranties run from 12 to 30 years depending on the panel specified, inverters carry a 5 year warranty extendable to 20 years, and batteries carry a 10 year standard warranty.
How long do solar panels last?
Panels are generally expected to perform well beyond their warranty period, with warranties from 12 to 30 years depending on the panel. Inverters and batteries have shorter warranty periods but are specified from Tier 1 manufacturers to support long-term reliability.
Do you install solar panels across Lancashire and the North West?
Yes. We cover Lancashire, Merseyside, Cheshire and Greater Manchester, including Preston, Ormskirk, Southport, Liverpool, Warrington, Chester, Wigan and Bolton, from our base at Westhead near Ormskirk.
Can I add a battery or EV charger later?
Yes. Battery storage and EV charging can be installed alongside your solar PV system or added later as a retrofit. We are MCS certified for battery storage and OZEV approved for the EV chargepoint grant scheme.
Is finance available for solar installation?
We offer commercial finance, Power Purchase Agreements and CAPEX purchase for commercial and public sector customers. We do not currently offer a domestic finance product.
Related services
Solar PV Servicing & Maintenance
An in-house servicing department keeping existing systems generating what they were designed to generate.
Feasibility Surveys & Energy Assessments
Before you spend anything, find out what your site can actually produce and what it is worth to you.
Solar Hot Water & Immersion Diverters
Send surplus generation to your hot water cylinder instead of exporting it.
Areas we cover
Not listed? See the full coverage area or ask us directly.
Get a free solar PV survey
Send us your 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.