Home solar panels
Home solar panels for Greater Manchester homes
In short
How much do solar panels cost in Greater Manchester?
Tier 1 Solar's home solar-and-battery packages start from £3,950 for a typical two-bedroom home, £4,950 for three bedrooms and £7,250 for four bedrooms, with panels, inverter and battery storage supplied and fitted anywhere in Greater Manchester. Panels carry a 25-year guarantee and batteries a 10-year guarantee. Every system is sized from your real energy use, and quotes are free with no pressure.
Why go solar
Why homeowners are fitting solar
Lower energy bills
Power after dark
Cheaper motoring
Lower carbon footprint
How we design
Every home is different, so every system is too
Before we recommend anything, we look at:
- Your roof: its size, pitch, direction and any shading
- Your electricity use, taken from your actual bills
- Your plans, such as an EV, a heat pump or a growing family
- Your budget and the payback you're expecting
Then we recommend the right number of panels and, if it makes sense for you, the right size of battery. If a smaller system gives you a better return, that's what we'll tell you.
Prices
Solar and battery packages for homes
Solar panels, inverter and battery storage, supplied and fitted.
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Illustrative imagePrices are starting prices for a typical home of each size. Your exact price depends on your roof, your energy use and the equipment you choose. We'll confirm it in a fixed written quote after a free survey.
How it works
From first chat to switch-on
- 01
Free consultation
A no-pressure chat about your home, your bills and what you want from solar.
- 02
Survey & design
We look at your roof, shading and usage, then design a system that fits your home rather than the biggest one we could sell you.
- 03
Fixed written quote
The price, the equipment and the expected savings, all in writing, so there are no surprises.
- 04
Installation
Most homes are done in one to two days, with minimal disruption.
- 05
Switch-on & aftercare
We register your system, set up your app and stay on hand for as long as you need us.
Peace of mind
Guarantees you can rely on
Solar panels
25-year guarantee
The panels we fit are backed by a 25-year manufacturer guarantee.
Batteries
10-year guarantee
The batteries we fit are backed by a 10-year manufacturer guarantee.
Installation
Our workmanship
We stand behind every installation we do, and we're still here if you need us years later.
Guarantees are provided by the equipment manufacturers. How our guarantees work.
Our work
Recent installations
Warrington
32 panels and 20kWh of storage for an EV-driving family home
- 32 panels
- 20kWh battery
64-panel installation for Carmel Community Church
- 64 panels
Sheffield
59-panel commercial roof for a Sheffield snooker club
- 59 panels
Brands we install
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Brands we install. Logos link to each manufacturer's website.
Questions
Home solar FAQs
Does solar work in Manchester?
Yes. Solar panels run on daylight, not heat, so they generate all year round, most in spring and summer and less in winter. Plenty of homes and businesses across the North West run successful solar systems.
Do I need planning permission?
Most home roof installations in England count as 'permitted development' and don't need planning permission, as long as the panels don't stick out more than 200mm from the roof or sit above the highest part of it. Listed buildings, conservation areas and flat roofs can have extra rules. We check this for you at survey stage.
How long do solar panels last?
Panels are built for decades of service. The panels we fit carry a 25-year guarantee, and we'll explain exactly what's covered for every product in your quote.
What happens on a cloudy day?
Panels still generate in cloudy weather, just less. A battery helps by storing surplus from brighter spells so you can use it later.
How much do solar panels cost?
It depends on your roof, your electricity use and whether you add a battery. As a guide, our solar-and-battery packages start from £3,950 for a typical two-bedroom home, £4,950 for three bedrooms and £7,250 for four bedrooms, supplied and fitted. Use our calculator for a quick estimate, then we'll give you a fixed written quote.
What will solar actually save me?
Savings depend on how much you generate, how much of it you use yourself, your tariff and whether you have a battery. We work it out from your real bills rather than guessing, and our calculator gives you an indicative figure in under a minute.
Is there VAT on solar panels and batteries?
Solar panels and battery storage installed in homes in Great Britain currently benefit from 0% VAT. This relief is due to run until 31 March 2027. Our quotes always make the VAT position clear.
Can I get paid for the electricity I export?
Yes. Under the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG), larger energy suppliers must offer a tariff that pays you for electricity you send to the grid. Rates vary by supplier, and you'll normally need an MCS-certified installation to qualify.
Find out what solar could do for your home
Free, no-pressure advice from a local family business. We'll look at your roof and your bills and tell you honestly whether it's worth it, even if the answer is 'not yet'.