Independent UK planning guide
Solar panels costs in the UK
Install a domestic photovoltaic array with inverter, scaffold, electrical connection and commissioning.
Get site-specific quotesTypical UK range
£5,000–£8,500
Straightforward jobs
From £4,000
Typical site time
1–3 days
Build the allowance
How to read this price
Starting allowance
For a straightforward, accessible job with a standard specification.
From £4,000
Typical UK project
An early planning range before a tradesperson inspects the property.
£5,000–£8,500
Likely programme
Site time varies with preparation, sequencing, approvals and drying periods.
1–3 days
These figures are early UK planning allowances. They are not a substitute for an itemised quotation after inspection.
Control the variables
What can change the quote?
Property heat demand or electricity use
Roof orientation, shading and structure
Electrical and heating-system upgrades
Accreditation, warranties and commissioning
Before accepting a quote
Ask for these details in writing
- ✓Labour, materials and VAT
- ✓Preparation and protection
- ✓Access equipment and waste
- ✓Named provisional allowances
- ✓Testing and certification
- ✓Programme and payment stages
- ✓Making good and decoration
- ✓Warranty and snagging process