Solar Panel Installation in Birmingham
Free written quote, MCS-certified installers, and Tier 1 panels backed by a 25-year warranty for Birmingham homes and businesses.
Birmingham's housing stock is as varied as any city in the UK. From the Victorian terraces of Balsall Heath and Handsworth to the post-war semis of Kings Heath, the 1980s estates of Northfield, and the newer builds spreading across Erdington and Sutton Coldfield, almost every roof type we encounter is here. If you're thinking about solar panels, the good news is that most pitched roofs in Birmingham face well enough to make a system worthwhile, and with energy costs where they are, the payback case is stronger than it has been for years.
We're an MCS-certified solar installer based in Redditch, roughly 35 minutes south of the city via the A435 and M42. We carry out every install ourselves, rather than subcontracting, which means the quality you see on our survey is the quality you get on the day. We offer a free, written, itemised quote after a proper survey of your roof and electrics. No ballpark figures over the phone, no hidden costs added later.
What's included
Every Birmingham job includes.
A full roof and electrical survey before any work begins, so we assess pitch, orientation, shading, and your existing consumer unit in person rather than guessing from a satellite image.
Supply and installation of high-efficiency Tier 1 solar panels, selected to match your roof size, energy usage, and structural load, with a 25-year product warranty included as standard.
Full DC and AC wiring from the panels down to your consumer unit, installed to NAPIT-registered standards with all cable runs clipped, protected, and tidy.
MCS-compliant commissioning and testing on the day, with your system registered with the MCS database so you have full documentation for any future sale of the property or warranty claim.
A clear handover walkthrough showing you your new inverter display, how to read your generation data, and what to do if you ever see a fault code.
Before and after photographs of the install, plus all paperwork including your MCS certificate, electrical installation certificate, and the manufacturer warranty documents, handed over the same day.
Local knowledge
Solar Panel Installation in Birmingham.
Birmingham's size means we're almost never dealing with a single property type. The inner-ring postcodes, B1 through to around B13, carry a lot of Victorian and Edwardian terraced and semi-detached housing. These roofs are typically plain clay or concrete interlocking tiles, frequently south or south-west facing when the street runs east to west, and they suit a standard rail-and-clamp mounting system well. Where a terrace is mid-row, we check carefully for shading from neighbouring chimneys and party-wall stacks, because even partial shading at certain times of year can affect output unless the system is designed with micro-inverters or optimisers.
Moving into the middle suburbs, the inter-war and post-war semis across areas like Moseley, Stirchley, Harborne, and Quinton are often excellent candidates. Roof pitches tend to be around 35 to 40 degrees, which is close to ideal for year-round generation in the West Midlands. Many of these properties have already had some level of loft insulation and double glazing, so the residents are already thinking about energy efficiency and solar fits naturally into that picture. Garage roofs on these properties are often flat or shallow-pitched and can sometimes carry a small additional array if the main roof is partially shaded or north-facing.
The newer housing developments around Erdington, Castle Bromwich, and parts of Solihull borough bordering the city bring a different set of considerations. Newer builds sometimes have smaller roof areas due to hipped roof designs, and some developments have covenants or design codes that restrict panel visibility from the street. It is always worth checking your title deeds and, if you live in a conservation area or on a listed building, speaking with Birmingham City Council's planning department before booking a survey. We will flag anything we spot during our survey, but the covenant check is one to do early. In most cases, permitted development rights cover a standard rooftop install and no formal application is needed, but conservation designations do exist in parts of the city and it pays to be certain.
Why Birmingham
Why Birmingham chooses us.
Birmingham homeowners choose us because we combine MCS certification with NAPIT-registered electrical work, handling the whole job under one roof rather than splitting it between trades.
MCS certification covers every solar install we carry out, which means your system is registered on the national MCS database, your installation is eligible for Smart Export Guarantee payments, and you have the documented evidence future buyers or mortgage lenders may ask for.
We are NAPIT-registered electricians as well as solar installers, so the DC wiring, inverter connection, and consumer-unit work are all done by the same qualified team. You are not relying on a solar installer to subcontract the electrical side to someone you have never met.
Every quote is free, written, and itemised after a proper in-person or photo-survey. We do not publish standard prices because roofs, usage profiles, and electrical setups vary too much. What we quote is what you pay, with no additions on the day.
We work across the full range of Birmingham property types, from Victorian terraces in Balsall Heath to new-build estates in Castle Bromwich, and we carry full public liability and employer's liability insurance so the work is properly covered before we set foot on your roof.
You get before and after photos, your MCS certificate, your electrical installation certificate, and all manufacturer warranty documents handed over the same day we finish. No chasing paperwork weeks later.
How it works
From enquiry to job done.
- 01Postcode check
Enter your postcode on our site or call us on 01527 337155. We confirm straight away whether your address falls within our service area. Birmingham sits well within our 50-mile radius, so for most B-postcodes this is a quick confirmation before anything else moves forward.
- 02Free survey
We visit your property, assess your roof pitch, orientation, and condition, check your current consumer unit and meter setup, and discuss your typical energy usage. If an in-person visit is not convenient at the initial stage, we can start from photos and a satellite view before confirming with a site visit ahead of installation.
- 03Quote within 48 hours
You receive a written, itemised quote by email within 48 hours of the survey. It covers panels, inverter, mounting system, wiring, commissioning, MCS registration, and all documentation. No hidden line items added later. If you have questions, we talk you through every figure.
- 04Date booked
Once you accept the quote, we agree an installation date that suits you. We confirm the booking in writing. You will hear from us a few days before to confirm access arrangements and remind you of anything to have ready on the day, such as a clear loft hatch if we need to route cables internally.
- 05Job done, photos sent
We install, commission, test, and register your system on the same day in most cases. Before we leave, we walk you through the inverter display and generation monitoring. You receive before and after photos, your MCS certificate, your electrical installation certificate, and all warranty documents before the van leaves your street.
Our work
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Often booked together
Pairs well with.
Battery storage is the most common addition to a Birmingham solar install. It lets you store surplus generation during the day and use it in the evening when the panels are idle, which improves self-consumption significantly, particularly in terraced properties where roof size limits the array.
Birmingham has strong demand for home EV chargers, and combining the install with a solar system means your charger can be wired to draw directly from generation. We handle both as a single job, with one set of electrical work and one sign-off.
Many Birmingham business owners approach us after installing solar at home. Commercial roofs, whether a flat-roofed unit in Tyseley or a warehouse in Aston, often have excellent square footage for a larger array, and we survey commercial properties across the city.
Worth knowing
Before you book in Birmingham.
Birmingham has several conservation areas, particularly around Edgbaston, Jewellery Quarter, and parts of Moseley. If your property sits within one, or is a listed building, permitted development rights may not apply and you will need express planning permission before installation. Check with Birmingham City Council's planning portal early in the process.
Many Birmingham terraces have party-wall chimneys, dormer windows, or mature street trees that cast shade across part of the roof during morning or afternoon hours. Shading affects system output significantly, so it's worth discussing micro-inverters or power optimisers with us at the survey stage rather than assuming a standard string inverter will be the right choice.
If you are a private tenant, you will need written landlord consent before we can install. Homeowners with a mortgage should also check their mortgage terms, as some lenders require notification before structural alterations. These are straightforward steps for most people but worth confirming before you book a survey date.
FAQs
Birmingham questions.
How long does a solar panel installation take in Birmingham?
For a typical domestic install on a Birmingham semi or terrace, we usually complete the full job in one day. That covers mounting the rails, fitting the panels, running the wiring down to the inverter and consumer unit, commissioning the system, and handing over your documentation. Larger arrays on detached homes, or commercial installs, may run into a second day. We confirm the expected duration when we send your quote, so there are no surprises about how long we will need access to your property.
Do I need planning permission for solar panels in Birmingham?
In most cases, no. Rooftop solar panels on houses in Birmingham fall under permitted development rights, which means you do not need to apply for planning permission as long as the panels do not protrude more than 200mm from the roof surface and the installation meets a few other standard criteria. The exception is if your property is in a conservation area, is a listed building, or sits on an estate with a specific covenant restricting alterations. We flag anything we spot during the survey, but we recommend checking Birmingham City Council's planning portal and your title deeds before booking.
Will solar panels work on a north-facing roof in Birmingham?
A due-north facing roof is the one orientation we would generally advise against for a main array, as generation will be noticeably lower than on south, east, or west-facing slopes. However, many Birmingham terraces have east-west running roof ridges, which means one slope faces broadly south and is suitable. Some properties also have a garage or outbuilding with a better orientation. We assess every roof at the survey stage and give you an honest picture of expected generation based on your actual pitch and compass bearing, not an optimistic average.
Can I add a battery to my solar system later if I don't get one now?
Yes. We install systems with battery retrofitting in mind as standard, which means we size the inverter and wiring appropriately from the outset. Adding a battery later is a straightforward job in most cases, and we carry out battery storage installs across Birmingham as a standalone service. The only thing to note is that some battery systems work more efficiently when specified alongside the original solar install, so it is worth mentioning at the survey if you think you might want one within the next year or two, so we can make sure the inverter we specify supports it.
What happens to my solar panels if I sell my house in Birmingham?
Solar panels are fixed to the roof structure and are treated as part of the property, so they transfer to the new owner on sale. Your MCS certificate and electrical installation certificate are the key documents that convey the validity of the installation to a buyer's solicitor and mortgage lender. We hand both over on the day we finish, so you have them ready. The 25-year panel warranty and any inverter warranty also transfer with the property, which is increasingly a selling point in the Birmingham market as buyers factor in running costs.
Do you install solar for businesses and commercial properties in Birmingham?
Yes. We carry out commercial solar installs across Birmingham, from small industrial units and retail premises to larger warehouse roofs. Commercial flat roofs suit ballasted mounting systems that require no roof penetration, and the larger roof areas often mean a significantly bigger array than a domestic install. The process is the same: free survey, written quote, MCS-certified install, and full documentation. If you run a business in Birmingham and want to talk through what your roof could accommodate, call us on 01527 337155 or use the enquiry form to arrange a survey.
Our commitment
We keep our installation schedule tight deliberately. Taking on more bookings than we can service properly would mean rushing surveys, cutting corners on cable runs, or sending unfamiliar subcontractors to your roof. We do not do any of those things. Every job gets the same level of attention, whether it's a six-panel terrace in Moseley or a larger array on a detached house in Harborne. That means we sometimes have a short wait for a date, but it also means the install is done right the first time.
Who we are
Djuka Electrics is based in Beoley, Redditch, and has been installing solar panels and carrying out electrical work across the West Midlands for residential and commercial customers throughout our service area. We are MCS-certified for solar and NAPIT-registered for electrical work. Our reviews and install photos are real, from real customers across the region, and we are happy to share them when you call.
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