Going Solar? Prepare Your Roof First.
Before solar panels go on, your roof needs to be sound, strong and ready to carry the load. Tell us about your roof and where your property is so we can help you prepare it.
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Roof Preparation for Solar Panel Installation
Solar panels put extra demands on a roof — the load of the panels, the fixings into the structure, and the need for the roof to be sound for the years the panels will be there. A roof that's nearing the end of its life, or that can't take the load, is a problem best solved before the panels go on, not after.
Solar roof preparation means checking the roof's condition and structural capacity, carrying out any needed repairs or strengthening, and ensuring the roof is ready to carry the panels and the load — so the solar installation goes smoothly and the roof stays sound for the life of the system.
When You Need Solar Roof Preparation
Planning to install solar panels
An older roof that needs checking before solar
Roof repairs needed before solar installation
Structural checks for the solar load
A roof nearing the end of its life
Ensuring the roof is sound for the panels' lifetime
What's Involved in Solar Roof Preparation?
1. Tell Us About the Roof
Describe the roof and your solar plans, and where the property is so a survey can be arranged.
2. Survey the Roof
The roof's condition and structural capacity are assessed for the planned solar load.
3. Repair and Prepare
Any needed repairs or strengthening are carried out so the roof is ready for the panels.
4. Confirm Readiness
The roof is confirmed ready to carry the solar installation and its load.
Why Prepare a Roof for Solar?
Sound Foundation
Preparing the roof ensures it's sound and strong enough to carry the panels and the load for years.
Avoid Future Problems
Fixing the roof before the panels go on avoids the cost and disruption of removing panels later for roof repairs.
Protect the Panels
A sound roof protects the solar investment — the panels are only as good as the roof beneath them.
Smooth Installation
A prepared roof means the solar installation goes smoothly, with the roof ready to take the system.
Planning to Install Solar Panels?
Tell us about the roof and your solar plans, and where your property is. We'll help you get the roof ready to carry the panels.
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You May Also Need These Roofing Services
Roofing projects often overlap. Here are some related services you might also need.
Roof Inspections
Roof inspections to check the condition of your roof, flag problems early and plan any work with confidence.
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Roof Replacement
Full roof replacement when repairs are no longer enough — a new, sound roof designed for your property.
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Repair rotting, sagging or damaged roof timbers and structural timbers that support the roof above your home.
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Roof Maintenance
Preventative roof maintenance — small checks and minor fixes that catch problems before they become costly.
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