SolarMatch UK connects qualified London homeowners with rigorously vetted, MCS-certified solar installers. Structured qualification process. Independent oversight. No obligation.
All installers MCS-certified • Full regulatory compliance • No sales pressure
We are a professional matching service, not a solar installer. Our role is to connect qualified homeowners with verified, compliant installers who meet stringent industry standards.
Every installer in our network holds current MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) certification—the UK government-endorsed quality assurance standard for renewable energy installations.
MCS certification ensures:
All installers carry a minimum of £5 million public liability insurance and comply with either RECC (Renewable Energy Consumer Code) or HIES (Home Insulation & Energy Systems Quality Assured Contractors) standards.
This provides homeowners with formal recourse through established dispute resolution frameworks.
Before admission to our network, installers undergo verification of:
Homeowners contract directly with the installer they select. SolarMatch UK is not a party to installation contracts.
This means:
A systematic, four-stage process designed to match serious homeowners with suitable installers.
Complete our eligibility form with property details, current electricity usage, roof specifications, and installation timeline.
We review your submission and conduct a brief qualification call to verify suitability, clarify requirements, and confirm expectations.
If qualified, we match you with up to three vetted installers in your area. Each installer contacts you directly to arrange site surveys.
Installers conduct free surveys and provide detailed written quotations. You review, compare, and select the installer that meets your requirements—or decline to proceed with no obligation.
To ensure solar installations make financial sense, we work exclusively with homeowners who meet specific criteria.
Solar panel installations represent a long-term capital investment. The financial case rests on four primary factors.
UK electricity prices have increased substantially since 2021, with further volatility anticipated. Solar panels provide partial insulation from grid price fluctuations by reducing reliance on external supply.
Generation of on-site electricity reduces dependence on national grid infrastructure. When paired with battery storage, homeowners can achieve higher levels of energy self-sufficiency.
Solar panel installations improve Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings. Properties with higher EPC ratings typically command premium valuations in London's property market, though individual results vary by location and property type.
Typical payback periods for London installations range from 8–12 years, depending on system size, usage patterns, and electricity tariffs. Systems continue generating electricity for 25+ years beyond payback, representing long-term financial returns.
Answers to the questions homeowners ask most frequently about our service.
No. SolarMatch UK is a professional matching service. We do not install solar panels, supply equipment, or employ installation engineers.
We pre-qualify homeowners, verify installer credentials, and facilitate introductions between qualified homeowners and suitable installers. All installation work, materials procurement, and warranty provision is handled by the installer you select.
When a homeowner we've matched proceeds to contract with an installer, that installer pays SolarMatch UK a commission (typically 8–12% of the contract value).
This does not increase the price you pay. Installers allocate budgets for customer acquisition whether through advertising, referral networks, or matching services. Our commission replaces other acquisition costs and does not appear as a separate line item in customer quotations.
We disclose this structure upfront because transparency is essential to maintaining trust with both homeowners and installers.
Yes. There is no charge to homeowners for using SolarMatch UK. Eligibility assessment, installer matching, and process coordination are provided without cost.
Homeowners only pay if they decide to proceed with an installation, and that payment goes directly to the installer they contract with—not to SolarMatch UK.
No. There is absolutely no obligation to proceed after receiving installer quotations.
If quotations do not meet your expectations, the financial case is not compelling, or you decide not to proceed for any reason, you may decline without consequence. We would rather see homeowners make no decision than an unsuitable one.
From initial eligibility submission to completed installation: typically 6–10 weeks, subject to installer availability and DNO (District Network Operator) processing times.
Breakdown: Eligibility review 24–48 hours • Installer matching 2–3 days • Site surveys 1–2 weeks • Quotation review at your pace • Installation scheduling 2–4 weeks • Physical installation 1–2 days • DNO grid connection approval 1–4 weeks
All installers in the SolarMatch UK network hold:
1. MCS Certification — Government-endorsed quality standard for renewable energy installations. Required for access to Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) payments.
2. RECC or HIES Membership — Consumer protection codes providing independent dispute resolution.
3. Public Liability Insurance — Minimum £5 million coverage for property damage or injury during installation.
These certifications are verified before installer admission to our network and re-verified annually.
Complete the form below. We will review your submission and respond within 24 hours with an honest assessment of suitability.
Thank you. We will review your details and respond within 24 hours. If your property qualifies, we will explain next steps. If it does not, we will explain why clearly.
Professional installer matching. Rigorous vetting. Transparent process. No obligation to proceed.
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