Solar Panel Maintenance in Yorkshire
Yorkshire has one of the oldest solar fleets in England — tens of thousands of systems installed during the FiT era that have never been professionally serviced. Panels degrade, connectors corrode, isolators fail, cable clips snap, and settings drift. An annual maintenance visit catches all of this before it costs you generation or becomes a safety issue.
Standard system (up to 12 panels, 1 inverter, 1 battery) — £195. Larger systems quoted on enquiry. One-off visit, no subscription.
Book maintenance visit → Remote health check — £145 →Why Yorkshire solar systems need maintenance more than most
The majority of solar systems across Yorkshire were installed between 2010 and 2015 under the Feed-in Tariff. Many were installed quickly through government energy efficiency schemes — Mark Group, Solarplicity, Snug Energy — with minimal aftercare. When those companies went bust, the aftercare disappeared entirely. The result: thousands of systems across South and West Yorkshire that have been running for 10–15 years without a single professional service visit.
Average age of FiT-era systems — most never serviced
Typical on-site visit duration
Written report delivered after the visit
Physical degradation is cumulative — corroded connectors, cracked cable clips, and failing isolators don't fix themselves. A system that "seems fine" on the monitoring portal can have multiple physical issues that are silently reducing output or creating safety risks. An annual maintenance visit catches all of this. Full maintenance service details →
What we check on every Yorkshire maintenance visit
Every visit follows the same thorough inspection protocol regardless of system brand or age. Here's what the engineer covers on site.
Visual check of every panel for cracks, delamination, hotspots, soiling, and bird damage. Mounting frames and fixings checked for corrosion. Cable clips and trunking inspected for UV degradation — common after 5+ years. Light cleaning included where safe.
DC isolator operation confirmed. AC isolator and consumer unit connections checked. Earth bond continuity verified. Cable entry points inspected for water ingress. Any signs of heat damage, arcing, or loose connections flagged immediately.
Inverter physically inspected for fan noise, heat discolouration, and error indicators. Battery units checked for swelling, damage, and cable condition. Cell balance reviewed. Generation performance compared against expected output for your system size and location.
Export limit verified against DNO agreement. Charge and discharge schedules reviewed for your current tariff. Firmware version noted with update recommendation if needed. Monitoring portal checked. CT clamp orientation confirmed.
The written report follows within 24 hours — findings, photos, and prioritised actions. If any faults are found during the visit that need repair, we quote separately. Full checklist and service details →
When to book a maintenance visit
System installed 5+ years ago and no professional has looked at it since. This is the majority of FiT-era systems across Yorkshire.
Mark Group, Solarplicity, Snug Energy, All Seasons Energy — all gone. We're your independent replacement for ongoing maintenance.
Keeping the system in good condition year on year. Many manufacturers recommend annual inspections — it also protects warranty validity.
Catch any issues before the low-generation months when you're relying more on battery and grid. A pre-winter check maximises self-consumption.
A recent maintenance report provides documented proof the system is professionally maintained — useful for conveyancing and buyer confidence.
A maintenance visit after a battery retrofit confirms everything is wired correctly, charge schedules are optimised, and EPS is functioning.
Where we carry out maintenance visits across Yorkshire
We're based in Leeds and cover the whole region. No additional travel charge within Yorkshire.
Solar maintenance in Yorkshire — common questions
A standard annual maintenance visit is from £195 for systems up to 12 panels, one inverter, and one battery. Larger systems or multi-battery stacks are quoted on enquiry. This is a one-off visit — no subscription or ongoing commitment. The price includes physical inspection, electrical checks, settings audit, and a written maintenance report. Full service details →
Most manufacturers recommend an annual inspection. For systems under five years old in good condition, every 12 to 18 months is reasonable. Older FiT-era systems — which make up the majority in Yorkshire — benefit from annual visits because physical issues like corroded connectors, degraded cable clips, and failing isolators only get worse over time. If your system has battery storage, annual servicing is particularly important for battery health and charge cycle efficiency.
Yes — and this is one of the most common reasons Yorkshire homeowners book a maintenance visit with us. Mark Group, Solarplicity, Snug Energy, and All Seasons Energy all installed thousands of systems across the region before folding. Many of these systems have never been serviced since installation. We service all brands and all installer configurations — no previous relationship with the original installer needed. Installer gone bust guide →
A remote health check analyses your system's performance data, settings, and battery telemetry from monitoring software — no one visits your property. It costs £145. A maintenance visit is an on-site service where an engineer physically inspects every component: panels, cabling, isolators, earthing, inverter, battery, and connections. Physical issues like corroded connectors, water ingress, and panel soiling cannot be identified remotely.
When was your system last professionally serviced?
If the answer is "never" or "I don't know" — book a maintenance visit. We'll inspect every component, check all settings, and give you a written report with any actions needed. One-off visit, no subscription, no pressure.