Is My Roof Eligible for Free Solar?

There are a few things we will need to asses before we can guarantee whether your home is suitable for Free home Solar energy. However we hope that by answering some of the below questions this will help you understand that most roofs in the UK are eligible for home solar energy, which will work whatever the weather.

Do I Need Planning Permission?

Generally you do not need planning consent for solar energy. Exceptions are if your property has Listed Building status. If you aren't sure we can help you get in touch with your local council.

How Much Do They Weigh?

Modern Solar PV panels not generally heavy, the weight is also distributed across your roof. FreeSolar4u panels are well within the Building Regulations requirements for most houses.

Will They Need Much Maintenance?

Home Solar Energy systems require little maintenance. Our panels carry a 25 year performance guarantee, we expect you to get another 10-15 years of use beyond that. If for any reason you need any repairs, our customer care team will arrange for one of our experience installers to help fix the problem. This will be covered in our guarantee. In any case we are responsible for all maintenance costs for the full 25 year agreement.

Does Roof Condition Matter?

Our Solar Panels are designed to last beyond 25 years and therefore you need to install on a roof that promises to be long lasting.

What About Roof Position and Pitch?

Because of the way the sun moves, your panels should ideally face south, or at least between south east and southwest. The ideal angle of your roof for solar PV in the UK is around 30 to 40 degrees.

To find out of your roof is eligible for free solar use our 'Find My Roof' tool!