Solar Survey & System Design
Roof suitability assessment, system sizing, product selection, and design recommendations shaped around your property before any purchase or installation decision.
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Solar Survey & System Design
Solar survey and system design recommendations depend on property information, survey findings, roof condition, orientation, shading, electrical setup, access, permissions, equipment availability, product compatibility, and agreed design scope.
Roof Suitability Assessment
Roof suitability for solar panels depends on a range of property-specific factors assessed during survey. Properties vary significantly in their suitability for solar installation.
Roof Orientation
South-facing roofs typically offer the best solar output. East/west-facing roofs are also suitable in many cases. North-facing primary roof areas require careful assessment.
Roof Pitch & Area
Usable roof area after accounting for obstructions, roof features, and safety clearances determines the maximum panel count and system size.
Roof Condition
Roof tiles, felt, battens, rafters, and structural condition are assessed before installation proceeds. Poor condition may affect installation feasibility.
Shading Analysis
Trees, chimneys, dormers, surrounding buildings, and other shading sources are assessed for their impact on expected solar output.
Roof Type & Access
Tile type, flat roof suitability, and safe roof access requirements are reviewed to determine mounting system and scaffolding needs.
Electrical Setup
Consumer unit capacity, metering, earthing arrangement, and available space for inverter and battery equipment are reviewed.
System Sizing
System size recommendations are based on household or business energy use, usable roof area, shading levels, orientation, budget guidance, battery storage interest, and future energy plans including EV charging. System sizing recommendations are indicative and subject to final survey confirmation.
Product Selection
Panel, inverter, battery, and mounting system recommendations are shaped around survey findings, product availability, compatibility requirements, manufacturer specifications, and agreed project budget. Product availability and specifications are subject to change.
Quotation & Design Output
Following survey and assessment, Dodge Solar can provide a system design recommendation and quotation outlining the proposed equipment, installation scope, and project terms. Quotations are subject to final confirmation of product availability, survey findings, and agreed project terms.
Installation support depends on property type, roof condition, orientation, shading, access, electrical setup, equipment compatibility, supplier availability, permissions, survey findings, budget guidance, and agreed project scope. Recommendations depend on property suitability, product availability, and confirmed project terms.