MCS-accredited solar PV contractor
Solar panels for new build developments
15
years
Operating since 2009
5,000+
installs
MCS-certified completions
3
accreditations
MCS, NAPIT and NICEIC
100
mile radius
South West delivery area
4–6
week window
Typical installation timeline
1
point of contact
From brief to handover
Why housebuilders work with us
Four things that make the difference on a new build scheme
EPC-neutral design from specification
We work to your SAP targets at design stage, not after. Early engagement means Part L compliance is built into the specification — not retrofitted at cost or programme risk.
Delivery aligned to your build programme
We integrate with your site, commercial and technical teams. Solar does not cause scaffold rehire, critical path delays or handover issues when the programme is planned properly.
One contact from brief to handover
No handoffs between sales, design and installation. The same person who specifies your scheme installs it and signs it off. Proactive updates at every stage.
Commercial awareness built in
We understand margin, timeline and programme pressure. Our design approach protects your costs and your completion schedule. No surprises at handover.
Who we work with
New build solar PV for every development type
Regional housebuilders
Multi-plot residential schemes from 5 units upward. Volume pricing, programme coordination, MCS per plot.
Housing associations
Affordable and social housing designed to EPC and SAP targets. Framework-friendly pricing.
Commercial developers
Office, retail and mixed-use with Part L commercial compliance. ROI modelling at design stage.
Industrial and warehouse
Large-roof PV for logistics centres, manufacturing and industrial units across the South West.
Agricultural landowners
Barn-roof and ground-mount installations. Planning support for agricultural permitted development.
Self-build projects
Bespoke specification and design for individual builds. SAP modelling and MCS certification included.
Compliance and regulation
How we help developers meet the requirements
Part L Building Regulations
Part L sets the energy performance requirements for new dwellings in England and Wales. Solar PV is one of the most reliable routes to meeting the target fabric energy efficiency rating. We design systems to your SAP assessment from pre-planning stage, so compliance is confirmed before build begins.
Future Homes Standard
The FHS will require new homes to produce 75% less carbon than under current standards. Solar PV, combined with battery storage and heat pump infrastructure, will be central to compliance. We design for FHS requirements now so your schemes are not caught short when the standard takes effect.
SAP assessment and EPC uplift
Early-stage solar design lets us model SAP points accurately at specification, not retrospectively. This protects your EPC rating and keeps uplift cost-neutral. Late-stage changes to meet targets cost more and are harder to programme around build constraints.
MCS certification per plot
Every installation receives an MCS certificate for that specific plot. Buyers receive the certificate as part of their handover documentation, giving them access to Smart Export Guarantee tariffs and full manufacturer warranties from day one of occupation.
Installation options for new build
Solar PV specification types for housebuilders
On-roof solar PV
Standard rafter-mount system sitting above the existing tile line. Fastest to install and the lowest cost per plot. No tile replacement required.
In-roof / integrated solar
Panels sit flush within the tile line, replacing a section of the roof covering. Premium aesthetic, no visual overhang, watertight to BS 8217.
Solar pre-wire
First-fix wiring installed at build stage to make the property solar-ready. No panels at handover, but all cabling and isolators are in place.
Solar plus battery storage
Battery storage specified alongside the solar PV system at design stage. Sized to the scheme and individual property type.
Solar plus EV charging infrastructure
EV charger infrastructure designed and installed alongside the solar PV system. Compatible with OZEV requirements for new homes with dedicated parking.
Our process for developer projects
Design consultation
We review your planning drawings, SAP assessment and build programme at concept or pre-planning stage. No charge for initial consultation on qualifying schemes.
System specification and costings
Full per-plot specification including panel and inverter selection, battery if applicable, and EV charging infrastructure. Costings provided at scheme level with a per-plot breakdown.
Technical survey and design sign-off
Site survey, structural assessment and DNO notification where required. Design is locked before build stage to avoid programme disruption or late-stage cost changes.
Programme integration
We align our installation schedule with your build sequence, scaffold programme and critical path. One point of contact manages all coordination with your site and commercial teams.
Installation
MCS-certified engineers on site. Progress updates at agreed intervals. Installation is typically completed within 4-6 weeks of scaffold availability per plot or phase.
Commissioning and handover
Full commissioning per plot, MCS certificate issued, handover pack prepared and building control sign-off documentation included. Clean signoff before legal completion.
Handover documentation
What is in the handover pack
Every plot receives a complete handover pack, ready for legal completion. Buyers get everything they need to register warranties, access Smart Export Guarantee tariffs and understand their system from day one.
- MCS certificate (per plot)
- System performance data
- Inverter and panel commissioning records
- Manufacturer warranty documentation
- Homeowner user guide
- Building control sign-off documentation
Pricing approach
Transparent per-plot pricing structured to your programme
Multi-plot schemes are priced on a per-plot basis with the per-plot rate reflecting scheme volume. Design-stage engagement typically results in a tighter specification and fewer late changes, which protects your build margin.
We do not offer instalment credit or deferred payment. Pricing is fixed at specification sign-off and does not change unless the scope changes.
If you are running concurrent schemes, contact us to discuss a framework arrangement that locks in pricing across your programme.
25%
Survey sign-off
Confirms your slot in the installation schedule and locks in per-plot pricing for the scheme.
35%
Materials order
Collected when panels, inverters and mounting hardware are ordered — typically 4-6 weeks before installation begins.
40%
Completion
Due on commissioning, once the system is running and the handover pack is ready for legal completion.
Service area
New build solar PV across the South West
We operate within a 100-mile radius of our Somerset base. That gives us meaningful density across the South West and into South Wales — close enough to respond quickly when programme changes arise, and to maintain a single point of contact without subcontracting.
If your scheme is on the boundary of this area, contact us. We consider schemes outside the core radius on a case-by-case basis, particularly for multi-phase or framework-level programmes.
Start your solar journeyCounties covered
100-mile radius from Somerset
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Get in touch
Discuss your next scheme with our design team
Lee handles all new build and developer enquiries personally. Available Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm. Same-day response on all enquiries.
No form required. Call or email directly and we will respond the same day.
What to have ready
- Planning drawings or site layout
- SAP assessment if available
- Approximate plot count and target completion dates
- Any panel or inverter preferences
- Scaffold programme if known
None of this is required before the first call. We can work from a site address and a conversation.