Are you interested in installing solar panels at home? When we decide investing a great amount of money in home improvements – as a solar panels installation in the UK could be – we have to make sure everything is going to be as expected. After researching a little bit on the Internet, and also thanks to my experience and knowledge, I’ve made a list of tips for those who are thinking in installing solar panels at home. Follow the instructions below to get what you want when signing a contract with a company for a solar panels installation:
1. Do your research to find a company that you like and is also in the area where you live. Find out how long they have been in the business and also if they subcontract any of their work, and in that case, to who (this is really important, because if they do it, you’ll also to research about the subcontracted company, and do the same process again).
2. Are they correctly qualified? All qualified solar panels installers in the UK must possess and MCS and REAL accreditation. If they don’t have these accreditations, you won’t be eligible for the Feed-in-Tariffs, that is, you won’t receive any money for the electricity you are generating. In addition, these accreditations mean that the company makes the highest quality solar panels uk installations, and also that its workers are perfectly qualified. Avoid all the companies that offer cheap installations, or any other advantage, if they don’t have MCS and REAL accreditations.
3. Beware of the companies who ask the money up front. Usually, a deposit of between 10% and 25% is required. But avoid these who want all the money (or even more than 25%) before proceeding with the installation: the company could be in a bad situation, economically speaking.
Here you have my first three tips for when choosing a solar panels installer. More info soon, keep on visiting!
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