Why use an installer?
An installer will:
- Visit you and conduct a site survey
- Prepare a proposal & quotation
- Install your system
- Inform your local electricity company (DNO) that they have installed a generation system at your property.
What to look for in your installer
When looking to purchase a renewables system both home and business owners should consider where to give their trust, as well as their money.
Choosing a renewable energy system is a long term investment and should not simply be a price based decision.
It is important to choose reliable products and get them installed well so that energy and income returns are maximised and everything will work reliably for a long time.
Things to consider in an installer are:
- How long have they been in business?
- What is their turnover?
- How many employees?
- Are they from your region or have they just settled 1 month ago? (many installer cowboys operate 3 months in one region and then move on)
- What are the brands of modules and inverters they propose? Have they used them for 1 year at least or have they just selected them because they are on sale somewhere or are the cheapest in the market?
- Will the manufacturers still be in business in the future to honour any warranties offered?
- Have they shown you ONE YEAR performance data from installations they have done near you? or elsewhere? With which brand?
- Do they have that data available?
- What is their experience?
- Do they have insurance for their work?
- Can they give you references from 6 months ago? 1 year ago?
- Do they use proper safe scaffolding?
- Do they make weatherproof fastenings to the roof that will last for a long time?
- Have they checked that your roof is in good condition?
- Will they make sure the system will look as good as possible?
- Remember, you tend to get what you pay for and if something seems too good to be true it probably is!
The installers we recommend will:
- Help to satisfy all of the above;
- Ensure your system works properly;
- Provide quality products that will perform for the long term;
- Be backed by some of the best suppliers & manufacturers in the industry;
- Be there to sort out any problems;
- Give true value for money (not just the cheapest initial price);
- Have access to our training courses and expertise;
- Ensure you will be happy with your choice!