Independent by design · Devon & Somerset · Available 24/7 hello@thesolarbroker.co.uk0800 870 8003 HomeServicesSolar Panels Find out whether solar is worthwhile for your home, how many panels will fit and what the system could realistically generate. Battery Storage We calculate whether a battery is likely to improve your savings, resilience or use of cheaper overnight electricity, rather than adding one automatically. EV Chargers Choose a charger that works with your vehicle, electricity supply, solar system and future plans. Backup Power & Energy Independence Explore systems designed to keep selected circuits running during a power cut and reduce your reliance on peak-rate electricity. Drone Surveys Your roof is inspected and measured before we recommend a system, helping avoid unsuitable layouts, overlooked shading and unrealistic generation estimates. Free Solar Suitability Consultation A 10–20 minute conversation about your home, electricity use and what you want solar to achieve. You will not be asked to make a decision during the call. Grants & Funding Guidance We explain the funding, VAT, export and finance options that may apply to your circumstances, without suggesting that everyone will qualify. Compare Suitable Installer Proposals Where suitable, we obtain comparable proposals from a small number of installers selected for your property, location and system requirements. Support After Installation We don't disappear after install. You keep our direct number and we step in to resolve any aftercare issue with the installer, whenever it comes up. AreasEX · Exeter Postcode ExeterExmouthBarnstapleSurrounding Areas TQ · Torquay Postcode TorquayNewton AbbotPaigntonSurrounding Areas TA · Taunton Postcode TauntonBridgwaterYeovilSurrounding Areas PL · Plymouth Postcode PlymouthSaltashTavistockSurrounding Areas Our WorkOur WorkCase Study AboutAboutReviews Contact0800 870 8003Book your free consultation Independent Solar Broker · Devon & Somerset # Independent solar advice, built around your home. Independent by Design We assess your roof, your electricity use and what you want to achieve before recommending whether solar is right for you. If it is, we help you compare suitable systems and carefully selected installers, without pressure or obligation. Book your free consultation Call 0800 870 8003 - MCS-vetted installers - £1 million Public Liability - DBS Certified - Systems from £6,995 Our advice costs you nothing. The installer you choose pays us a fixed fee, and every installer pays exactly the same. ## The standards behind every recommendation We check installer certification, consumer protection, insurance, trading history and finance permissions before presenting a company for your consideration. MCS Certified installers Required of every installer EPVS registered Checked for the specific proposal Which? Trusted Trader installers Available through selected installers FCA-approved finance partners Required where finance is offered £1M Public Liability Held by The Solar Broker DBS Certified Held by The Solar Broker Why an independent broker ## Advice before installation Choosing solar involves more than comparing panel prices. Your roof, electricity use, future plans, battery requirements and choice of installer all affect whether the system will be right for you. We begin by understanding your home and what you want solar to achieve. We then assess the property, design the appropriate system and help you compare carefully selected installers. You remain in control throughout. You choose the installer, sign directly with them and only proceed when you are comfortable. ### How we are paid You do not pay The Solar Broker. The installer you choose pays us a fixed fee. Every installer pays the same amount, so there is no financial advantage in recommending one over another. About us Book your free consultation ### Advice without installer bias Every installer pays us the same fixed fee, so our recommendation can be based on suitability, quality and value. ### Your roof assessed properly Your property is inspected in person, with roof condition, measurements, obstructions, shading and access considered before a system is recommended. ### Evidence before design Where appropriate, we use drone photography and professional design software to understand what can realistically be installed. ### Support after installation You retain our direct contact details, so you have someone to approach if you need help understanding warranties, tariffs, system changes or installer communication later. What we help with ## Nine ways an independent broker earns your trust. All services a:last-child]:sm:col-span-2 lg:[&>a:last-child]:col-span-1" data-stagger="" data-reveal=""> ### Solar Panels Find out whether solar is worthwhile for your home, how many panels will fit and what the system could realistically generate. Learn more ### Battery Storage We calculate whether a battery is likely to improve your savings, resilience or use of cheaper overnight electricity, rather than adding one automatically. Learn more ### EV Chargers Choose a charger that works with your vehicle, electricity supply, solar system and future plans. Learn more ### Backup Power & Energy Independence Explore systems designed to keep selected circuits running during a power cut and reduce your reliance on peak-rate electricity. Learn more ### Drone Surveys Your roof is inspected and measured before we recommend a system, helping avoid unsuitable layouts, overlooked shading and unrealistic generation estimates. Learn more ### Free Solar Suitability Consultation A 10–20 minute conversation about your home, electricity use and what you want solar to achieve. You will not be asked to make a decision during the call. Learn more ### Grants & Funding Guidance We explain the funding, VAT, export and finance options that may apply to your circumstances, without suggesting that everyone will qualify. Learn more ### Compare Suitable Installer Proposals Where suitable, we obtain comparable proposals from a small number of installers selected for your property, location and system requirements. Learn more ### Support After Installation We don't disappear after install. You keep our direct number and we step in to resolve any aftercare issue with the installer, whenever it comes up. Learn more Not all solar advice is the same ## An independent broker isn't a comparison site or a lead generator. Some comparison and lead-generation websites pass your details to several installers, each of whom may contact you separately. Their role usually ends once the introduction has been made. The Solar Broker assesses your requirements first, helps establish the right system and presents suitable installers for you to consider. Your details are not circulated indiscriminately, and you remain in control of who you speak to. See the full comparison Book your free consultation - Installers are not ranked by how much they pay us - Fixed commission, so no installer bias - One consultant, from first call to switch-on Nine ways we earn your trust ## Independence is a business model, not a slogan. Anyone can describe themselves as impartial. These are the safeguards built into the way we work, so you can understand how our advice remains independent. - 01 ### The advice is free You pay us nothing for the consultation, assessment or advice. If you proceed, the installer you choose pays us a fixed fee. - 02 ### Every installer pays us the same Every installer in our network pays the same fixed fee if selected, so there is no financial advantage in steering you towards one company over another. - 03 ### No commission bidding Installers cannot pay more to be recommended, promoted or placed ahead of another company. - 04 ### MCS certified installers only We require the relevant MCS certification for the installation. It supports recognised technical standards and the documentation commonly needed for export and certain funding routes. - 05 ### Insurance-backed workmanship protection We check that suitable protection is in place if the installer later ceases trading, and explain the terms before you proceed. - 06 ### Evidence-led survey Your home is assessed before a recommendation is made. Roof measurements, shading, obstructions, electricity use and practical installation details are considered as part of the design. - 07 ### A clear proposal without a same-day decision We aim to explain the system design and expected price during the visit. You are then free to review everything in your own time, without a manager's discount call or pressure to sign. - 08 ### You choose the installer Where appropriate, we present a small number of comparable proposals from installers suited to your job. We explain the differences, but the final decision remains yours. - 09 ### Support after the installation You keep our direct contact details. If you need help understanding an issue, warranty or installer response later, you can come back to us. How it works ## Five clear steps, with no pressure to proceed. Visits are typically arranged shortly after the initial call, and where possible we explain the likely specification and costs during that visit. - Step 01 ### Free phone consultation A 10–20 minute conversation about your bill, your roof and what you want solar to achieve. We will also tell you when an in-person survey is unlikely to be worthwhile. - Step 02 ### Initial suitability check We consider your roof, electricity use, location and objectives before arranging a visit. - Step 03 ### On-site and drone survey We inspect the property, assess the roof, discuss equipment locations and gather the information needed to design the system properly. Wherever possible, we explain the likely system specification and costs during the visit. You are not required to make a decision there and then. - Step 04 ### Compare suitable proposals We present a small number of comparable proposals from installers suited to the property and specification, then explain the meaningful differences in plain English. - Step 05 ### You choose. We stay. You contract directly with your chosen installer. We remain available during the installation and afterwards if you need support. Start with a free callAbout us Installer standards ## How we vet every installer we recommend. Our installer network is deliberately selective, with local and national companies assessed against the same published standards. We review performance continuously. A company that no longer meets those standards is no longer recommended. Book your free consultation - MCS Certified Required across every installer we work with, the standard that protects grants and the Smart Export Guarantee. - Independently Underwritten Guarantees Warranties backed by an independent insurer, so cover holds even if the installer goes out of business. - Equipment with a proven track record We favour established manufacturers with accessible technical support, documented warranties and products that can be maintained in the future. - Fair value for the complete installation We compare the equipment, workmanship, protections, service and total price, not simply the cheapest headline figure. - Trading history and business checks We consider how long the company has traded, its accounts and company history, customer feedback and its ability to support installations after completion. - Quality of previous installations We review workmanship, documentation, communication and aftercare, not only online review scores. - Appropriate finance permissions Where an installer offers finance, we check the relevant authorisation and expect the full cost of borrowing to be explained clearly. Accreditations we require ## Every installer is assessed against the standards that matter. These are the named schemes and consumer-protection frameworks our vetted panel is held to, the difference between a properly protected install and a cheap headline price. - MCS Recognised technical standards for your installation. We require installers to hold the relevant MCS certification. This helps ensure the work follows recognised standards and supports the documentation commonly needed for export arrangements and certain funding routes. Required of every installer - EPVS Independent validation of the performance figures on your quote. EPVS provides a recognised framework for calculating system performance and financial benefits. We require proposals to be based on properly supported assumptions rather than unexplained sales figures. Required of every installer - NAPIT or equivalent Electrical work completed and notified correctly. We check that the installer has the appropriate electrical competence and registration for the work being undertaken. Required of every installer - TrustMark Consumer protection through an approved scheme. Different installers may provide consumer protection through different approved schemes. Before you proceed, we explain exactly which protections apply to your quotation, who provides them and what happens if the installer stops trading. Protection varies by installer and proposal - HIES Consumer protection through an approved scheme. Different installers may provide consumer protection through different approved schemes. Before you proceed, we explain exactly which protections apply to your quotation, who provides them and what happens if the installer stops trading. Protection varies by installer and proposal - IWA Consumer protection through an approved scheme. Different installers may provide consumer protection through different approved schemes. Before you proceed, we explain exactly which protections apply to your quotation, who provides them and what happens if the installer stops trading. Protection varies by installer and proposal - Finance authorisation Finance explained clearly. Where finance is offered, we check that the relevant company has the appropriate authorisation. You should be shown the interest rate, total amount repayable, term and monthly payment before making a decision. Required where finance is offeredWhat each accreditation means How we get paid ### How our payment model protects your independence. - You pay The Solar Broker nothing for the consultation, assessment, advice or ongoing support described on this website. - The installer you choose pays a fixed fee if you proceed. - Every installer pays the same fee, so there is no financial advantage in recommending one over another. - We recommend the installer we believe offers the strongest overall fit for your property, priorities, specification and budget. Consumer protection ## Your protection does not stop at the invoice. Your installation contract is with the installer you choose, which keeps responsibility for the work clear. Before you proceed, we help you understand the workmanship guarantee, manufacturer warranties, insurance-backed protection and any consumer code that applies. If a problem later arises, we remain available to help you understand the correct route and communicate with the installer. £1M Public Liability Insured DBS Certified Verified EPVS Installers Registered Where we cover ## Independent solar advice across Devon, Somerset and south-east Cornwall. Based in Topsham, Exeter, and covering homes across the stated EX, TQ, TA and PL postcode areas. Not sure whether your postcode is included? Call us and we will confirm before you book. EX · Exeter Postcode ExeterExmouthBarnstapleSurrounding Areas And surrounding areas within the EX postcode. TQ · Torquay Postcode TorquayNewton AbbotPaigntonSurrounding Areas And surrounding areas within the TQ postcode. TA · Taunton Postcode TauntonBridgwaterYeovilSurrounding Areas And surrounding areas within the TA postcode. PL · Plymouth Postcode PlymouthSaltashTavistockSurrounding Areas And surrounding areas within the PL postcode. Straight answers ## The questions homeowners actually ask. Can't see your question? Speak directly to us, no call-centre script and no pressure to book. Call 0800 870 8003Book your free consultation ### svg]:rotate-180 py-5 text-left text-base font-bold text-[color:var(--navy-deep)] hover:no-underline" data-radix-collection-item="">What does your service cost me? Nothing. The initial phone consultation and the full advice service are free. You only ever pay the installer for the work you agree to. ### svg]:rotate-180 py-5 text-left text-base font-bold text-[color:var(--navy-deep)] hover:no-underline" data-radix-collection-item="">So how do you get paid? ### svg]:rotate-180 py-5 text-left text-base font-bold text-[color:var(--navy-deep)] hover:no-underline" data-radix-collection-item="">Who signs the contract for the installation? ### svg]:rotate-180 py-5 text-left text-base font-bold text-[color:var(--navy-deep)] hover:no-underline" data-radix-collection-item="">What if the installer goes out of business later? ### svg]:rotate-180 py-5 text-left text-base font-bold text-[color:var(--navy-deep)] hover:no-underline" data-radix-collection-item="">Are there grants I can use? ### svg]:rotate-180 py-5 text-left text-base font-bold text-[color:var(--navy-deep)] hover:no-underline" data-radix-collection-item="">Why a drone survey? ### svg]:rotate-180 py-5 text-left text-base font-bold text-[color:var(--navy-deep)] hover:no-underline" data-radix-collection-item="">Will you ever advise me not to have solar? ### svg]:rotate-180 py-5 text-left text-base font-bold text-[color:var(--navy-deep)] hover:no-underline" data-radix-collection-item="">Do I have to choose one of your installers? ### svg]:rotate-180 py-5 text-left text-base font-bold text-[color:var(--navy-deep)] hover:no-underline" data-radix-collection-item="">Do I need a battery? ### svg]:rotate-180 py-5 text-left text-base font-bold text-[color:var(--navy-deep)] hover:no-underline" data-radix-collection-item="">Will I be asked to sign during the visit? ### svg]:rotate-180 py-5 text-left text-base font-bold text-[color:var(--navy-deep)] hover:no-underline" data-radix-collection-item="">What happens during the survey? ### svg]:rotate-180 py-5 text-left text-base font-bold text-[color:var(--navy-deep)] hover:no-underline" data-radix-collection-item="">How many quotes will I receive? ### svg]:rotate-180 py-5 text-left text-base font-bold text-[color:var(--navy-deep)] hover:no-underline" data-radix-collection-item="">What if none of the quotes feels right? Ready when you are ## One free call. Honest answers.No sales script. Spend 10–20 minutes telling us about your home, your electricity use and what you would like solar to achieve. If solar does not appear suitable, we will tell you. If it does, we will explain the next step and, where appropriate, help you compare proposals from installers we have assessed. You will not be asked to make a decision during the call. Book your free consultation 0800 870 8003 Independent solar advice for homeowners across Devon, Somerset and south-east Cornwall. You pay us nothing; every installer pays the same fixed fee if you choose to proceed. Based in Topsham, Exeter, and covering homes across the stated EX, TQ, TA and PL postcode areas. Not sure whether your postcode is included? 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