15/05/2026
We’ve been asked a lot lately if we offer discounts or to sharpen up the price.
The honest answer is no, and we think it’s important to explain why.
In solar, a cheaper price usually comes from somewhere. It is rarely just “the same system for less.”
The shortcuts are often hidden in areas homeowners do not see until much later.
System design:
A cheaper quote may use a basic design that looks fine on paper but does not properly account for shading, roof orientation, future batteries, export limits, phase balancing, hot water loads or real household usage. A system that is poorly designed can underperform for years.
Product selection:
Not all panels, inverters, batteries and mounting systems are equal. Cheaper products may have shorter warranties, weaker manufacturer support, lower efficiency, limited monitoring, poorer coastal suitability or less flexibility for future upgrades.
Electrical compliance:
Solar is not just a roof job. It is electrical work connected directly into your home. Proper cable sizing, protection, isolation, switchboard checks, earthing, labelling, testing and documentation all take time. When a price is cut hard, compliance is often where corners quietly get shaved.
Installation workmanship:
The parts you do not see matter just as much as the panels you do. Roof penetrations, cable runs, isolator locations, conduit work, fixings and weatherproofing all affect how the system performs and lasts. A tidy install is not just about looks; it is about safety and longevity.
Monitoring and commissioning:
A solar system should be properly set up, tested, commissioned and monitored. This is how faults are detected, warranties are supported, and performance can be verified. Without proper monitoring, you may not know there is an issue until your power bill tells you.
Aftercare:
This is one of the biggest shortcuts. Some quotes are priced as if the job ends the moment the last panel goes on the roof. But solar should be supported after installation with handover, app setup, warranty support, maintenance advice, cleaning, servicing and real help when something is not right.
We do not discount or price match because we do not build our pricing around shortcuts. We price the job to include the design, products, workmanship, compliance and support needed to do it properly.
There will always be cheaper solar.
But cheaper does not always mean better value.
