Why Your Solar Journey Starts with a Home Survey
- hazel4915
- Sep 29
- 3 min read
Updated: Oct 15
When you’re considering solar, it’s natural to have questions: Will it work on my home? How much will I save? What will the installation look like?
The real answers don’t come from outdated satellite images; they come from seeing your home up close.
That’s why Solarfix does things differently. Every customer receives a comprehensive on-site solar survey, because it’s the foundation of accuracy, trust, and quality.
Accuracy you can rely on
Some solar firms quote using only Google Maps or aerial images. While quick, it’s unreliable. Roof angles, shading from trees or extensions, or updates like a new conservatory can all be missed.
Just as importantly, no online tool can reveal the inside of your home; things like fuse box location, meter position, or potential cable routes. These are critical for designing a safe, neat, and cost-effective system.
By surveying in person, Solarfix ensures everything is right the first time. No surprises, no hidden costs, just a clear and honest picture of what solar will mean for your home.
Maximising your savings
Solar isn’t just about panels on your roof; it’s about how it fits into your life and lowers your bills. An on-site survey lets us see how you use energy day to day, so we can design a system tailored to your needs.
That means recommending the right system size and panel placement, as well as exploring options like battery storage or hot water diverters to maximise the energy you generate. Careful planning on-site helps you achieve maximum savings while keeping the system efficient for your lifestyle.
Planning inside your home
An on-site survey isn’t just about the roof. We’ll walk through the internal equipment placement with you, so you know exactly where everything will go before installation. That way, there are no last-minute changes or disruptions, just a clear plan you’re comfortable with.
Safe and accessible installations
Every roof is different, and safe access is essential. By surveying in person, we can assess exactly what equipment will be needed.
We’ll also explain the installation process. Most solar home surveys take around an hour, giving us enough time to assess everything properly without disrupting your day. Safety for our staff, and peace of mind for you, always come first.
Integrity in every step
Integrity is one of our core values. We never overpromise and always design systems that truly fit your needs. An on-site survey ensures our advice is based on facts, not assumptions.
A professional experience
When a Solarfix Surveyor visits, you’ll get more than measurements. We take the time to listen, answer questions, and explain how solar can best work for you. We’re not here to give quick estimates; we’re here to provide a professional service that reflects the quality of the system we’ll install. Quality isn’t just in the panels; it’s in the planning.
Positivity in the solar journey
Switching to solar should be exciting. At Solarfix, we bring positivity into every survey, helping you see what’s possible, talking through your options, and making the process clear and simple.
A partnership, not a transaction
We see solar as a partnership, not a one-off job. We’re by your side from the first conversation, through survey and installation, and long after your system is running.
Meeting face-to-face during the survey is our chance to start that relationship, build trust, and show you we’ll be there every step of the way.
Your home is unique. Your solar system should be too. Solarfix makes sure every customer gets a thorough on-site survey to guarantee accuracy, safety, professionalism, and the highest-quality installation.
