Why Choosing a Certified Installer Matters
A professional, MCS-certified installer ensures your system is safe, legally compliant, and performing at its peak. Using a certified installer is also a requirement for registering for the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) — the scheme that pays you for surplus electricity exported to the grid.
Whether you're in London, Leeds, or Llandudno, Paid For Solar connects you with qualified local installers who know your area and can design the perfect system for your home.
Safety & Compliance
Certified installers meet strict building regulation and electrical safety standards.
MCS Certified
MCS certification is essential for SEG payments and warranty protection.
Maximum Efficiency
Professionals design your system to generate the most energy from your roof.
Full Aftercare
Most installers offer ongoing monitoring support and maintenance packages.
How Solar Panel Installation Works
Initial Consultation
A professional installer assesses your property, energy usage, and roof suitability — usually free of charge.
System Design & Planning
Engineers design a bespoke system for your home, ensuring maximum efficiency and output year-round.
Permissions & DNO Notification
Thanks to permitted development rules, planning permission is rarely needed. Your installer handles any required DNO (G98/G99) notification.
Pre-Installation Preparation
Scaffolding is erected and final roof and electrical checks are carried out to ensure a smooth, single-day installation.
Installation & Testing
Panels, inverter, and wiring are installed — typically within one day. All required safety checks and commissioning tests are performed.
Certification & Handover
You receive your MCS certificate plus full guidance on monitoring your system and maximising its output.
SEG Registration
With your MCS certificate and smart meter, your installer helps you register for the Smart Export Guarantee to start earning from day one.
How Long Does Installation Take?
The actual installation typically takes just one day. However, the full process from initial consultation to receiving SEG payments usually takes 6–8 weeks.
- Weeks 1–2: Consultation, site survey and tailored system design
- Weeks 3–4: Planning checks, DNO notification and pre-installation preparation
- Weeks 5–6: Installation, testing, certification and system handover
- Weeks 7–8: SEG application submitted and export payments activated
What's Included in Your Installation
One-Day Installation
In most cases, our partner installers complete the full panel and inverter installation in a single day with minimal disruption to your home.
Full MCS Certification
You'll receive all the paperwork needed to register for the Smart Export Guarantee and protect your warranty.
25-Year Panel Warranty
Premium panels come with a 25-year performance warranty, guaranteeing at least 80% output for two and a half decades.
Inverter & Wiring
Your installer fits a high-quality inverter that converts solar DC electricity into AC for your home appliances.
System Monitoring
Most modern systems come with an app or online dashboard so you can track your generation and savings in real time.
SEG Setup Support
Our installers guide you through registering for the Smart Export Guarantee so you start earning for exported energy straight away.