Solar Panel Installation in Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan

One of the biggest worries we hear from homeowners in Wigan is whether their roof can actually handle solar panels. It’s a fair question. Most solar installers are great with wires, but they aren’t always experts when it comes to tiles and slates. That’s where we’re different. As P D Roofing & Building Contractors Cheshire, we’ve spent decades fixing leaks and building new roofs before we even touched a solar panel. We make sure your roof is structurally sound and perfectly watertight before a single bracket goes on. You won’t have to worry about damp patches appearing in the loft six months down the line because someone who didn’t know a batten from a rafter stepped on your tiles.

What happens when the sun goes down? In the old days, that meant you were back on the grid, paying full price for your evening brew and telly time. But things have moved on. We’re now installing advanced battery storage solutions that let you keep the energy you’ve generated during the day. It means you can use your own ‘free’ electricity to run the dishwasher or charge your phone at 10 PM. If you’re looking to future-proof your home in Ashton, adding a battery to your solar setup is the missing piece of the puzzle. It’s about becoming as independent from the national grid as possible.

Did you know you can actually get paid for the electricity you don’t use? Through the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG), any excess power your panels produce gets sent back to the grid, and your energy supplier pays you for it. It’s a bit like having a tiny power station on your roof that works for you. When we design your system, we look at your Kilowatt-peak (kWp) needs to make sure you’re getting the maximum yield possible. We’ll handle the technical bits, from the high-efficiency panels to the solar PV inverter repair or installation, so you can just sit back and watch the savings add up.

If you’ve already got solar panels, you might have noticed some unwanted neighbours moving in. Pigeons love the warm, sheltered gap between your panels and the roof, but they can create a real mess and even damage the wiring. We provide professional bird-proofing using specialized mesh and combs that keep the birds out without harming them or your roof. While we’re up there, we can also give your panels a proper clean. A bit of Wigan grime and dust can actually drop your energy production more than you’d think, so a quick professional refresh can help your system get back to peak efficiency.