Check Your Roof

Instructions

Enter your full postcode into the box below and click the Search button. Use the arrows in the top left corner of the map to locate your property, then zoom or out in using the + and - buttons. Once you have found your roof, please read the direction, roof size and shading guides.
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Check Direction

The panels must face somewhere between SE and W via South. Other directions are NOT suitable. See Below

Compass

Check Size

You must have 4 square metres of space to locate the panels. This is roughly the same size as one family car. See Below

Check Shading

Solar Themal Panels must not be shaded by buildings, trees, chimneys etc. or they will be much less efficient. See Below

Roof Direction

The Solar Themal panels must face somewhere between South East and West via South. All other directions are NOT suitable i.e. North West, North, North East and East. Please compare your roof against the examples below to make sure it is suitable.

If your roof is suitable, select the nearest of the three available options on the application form. If you are still unsure, select Not Sure and one of our Energy Advisors will verify this with you over the telephone.

Roof Directions


Roof Size

You must have 4 square metres of space to locate the panels. This is roughly the same size as 1 family car. Looking at your property on the map above and any cars parked nearby, try to imagine them on the roof.


Roof Shading

shaded houseSolar Themal Panels must not be shaded or they will be much less efficient. Please check the map above and the property itself to make sure there is no shading. If you are still unsure, select Not Sure and one of our Energy Advisors will verify this with you over the telephone.

Examples of objects that may cause shading include:
  • Other Buildings
  • Trees
  • Telegraph Poles
  • Chimneys
  • Dormer Windows
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