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Solar panel installation in York, fitted by roofers
In-roof and on-roof solar PV, MCS certified, installed by a team that builds residential roofs every working day. Free survey, fixed written quote within 24 hours, and the roof and mounting work guaranteed in writing.
- MCS certified, Smart Export Guarantee registration handled
- Brackets into rafters, code 4 lead at every penetration
- Twenty-year workmanship guarantee in writing
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What we install
Solar PV on a roof we understand
Most failed solar installs are failed roof installs. We have spent fifteen years fixing roofs damaged during third-party solar installations, so now we do the panels and the roof ourselves, in house.
On-roof mounted
Panels on rails above the existing covering. Quicker, cheaper, right for most houses.
In-roof integrated
Set flush into the roof covering, no visible rails. The cleaner look for conservation streets.
Solar plus re-roof
Re-roofing anyway? Panels and roof done together, one scaffold, one firm responsible.
How it works
Surveyed, quoted, installed, certified
The same four steps whether it is eight panels or fifteen.
WhatsApp the address
Send the property address and we can pull aerial photography and your roof orientation before we visit.
Free survey
Roof, rafters and loft checked, orientation and shading measured, the options explained in plain English.
Fixed quote in 24h
A clear written price for panels, mounting and roof work before anything starts. No day rates that drift.
Installed and certified
MCS commissioning paperwork, Smart Export Guarantee registration and all warranties handed over at the end.
Cost, honestly
What solar PV costs in York
From £5,500 3kW system, fixed after a free survey
Indicative bands from system sizes we've been quoting and installing this year. Final price fixed in writing after the free survey and shade analysis.
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A typical 4kW system lands £6,500 to £8,500Ten panels, fully installed and commissioned. A compact 3kW system starts from £5,500.
6kW
A larger 6kW system runs £8,500 to £11,500Fifteen panels. Battery storage adds £4,000 to £7,000 depending on capacity.
SEG
Payback in 8 to 12 yearsAt current energy prices, through bill savings plus Smart Export Guarantee payments.
24h
The quote is the priceFixed in writing within 24 hours of survey, valid while you decide.
Reviews
Work rated 5.0 by York homeowners
★★★★★Checkatrade
"Got 3 quotes in total — EJL were by far the most competitive and had been recommended by someone I trusted. Communication was excellent throughout and the finish on the roof is faultless."
Rachel KNew roof, Wetherby
Before you book
Solar panel questions
What does solar PV installation cost in York?
A typical 4kW residential system (10 panels) lands £6,500 to £8,500 fully installed and commissioned. A 6kW system (15 panels) £8,500 to £11,500. Battery storage adds £4,000 to £7,000. Final price fixed after the free survey and depends on roof orientation, pitch, shading and inverter spec.
Why use a roofer for solar instead of a solar-only installer?
Most solar PV system failures we're called to fix are roof failures, not solar failures. Lead flashings done wrong at the panel-to-tile interface. Mounting brackets fixed into rafters in the wrong place. Roof tiles cracked or slipped during installation. We're roofers first, solar second. The PV system goes on a roof we understand.
Are you MCS certified?
Yes. MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) certified for solar PV installation. This is the standard required to claim the Smart Export Guarantee from your energy supplier and to comply with current building regulations on PV installation.
In-roof or on-roof, which is right for my house?
On-roof (panels mounted above the existing tiles or slates) is the most common, cheaper, faster to install, suitable for any existing roof. In-roof (panels integrated into the roof covering, replacing tiles in the panel area) is more expensive but cleaner aesthetically and the recommended option on listed and conservation-area properties where surface mounting isn't appropriate.
Do you need planning permission for solar panels?
For most domestic properties, no. Solar PV is permitted development. For listed buildings, conservation areas and Article 4 directions in York, planning permission or listed building consent may be required. We check at the survey and handle any application needed.
What's the payback period?
At current energy prices (Spring 2026), a typical 4kW system in York pays back in 8 to 12 years through bill savings plus Smart Export Guarantee payments. Battery storage extends the payback by 3 to 5 years but increases lifetime savings. We'll model the actual payback for your specific roof and consumption at the survey.
Do you guarantee the work?
Twenty-year workmanship guarantee on the roof and mounting work. Manufacturer warranties on the panels (typically 25 years performance, 12 years product) and inverter (10 years). Battery warranty varies by manufacturer. All warranties issued with the commissioning paperwork.
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Ring Elliott, message on WhatsApp, or book a free survey with the form above. Fixed quote within 24 hours of survey, no pestering afterwards.