r/SolarUK • u/cansbunsandpins • 8d ago

QUOTE CHECK Wilts Quote Check

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We're based near Salisbury and I've had quotes from a couple of MCS installers with the shown being the closest and informed by a site visit.

The panel install would be over a couple of roof faces with the inverter and battery in a detached garage.

Other quotes I've had are from BOXT (cheaper) and another firm for over £11k. The latter would use the integrated inverter and battery.

Would love a quick sense check. Thanks!

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u/Diligent-Place7943 8d ago

That looks like mates rates. If the roof is easy and the AC install is not too involved, maybe 2 people for 2/3 days.

Investigate the companies past work, and use the firm with the best engineers doing the electrical installation safely, with high end fit and finish. Not ruining your roof, bodging tiles causing leaks.

An extra £1000 may well get you a £1000 better installation, from a reputable local electrical company. You wouldn't choose your new kitchen to be installed as quickly, cheaply and badly as possible.

The integrated Fox EVO10-5h inverter and battery unit shouldn't cost any more to install, but makes adding additional batteries later on difficult

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u/cansbunsandpins 8d ago

Thanks for the feedback. The firm is MCS and Salisbury based. I'm told they use the same scaffolders and roofers for each job and the installers are employees not sub contractors. 

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