All ten Greater Manchester boroughs
Rooftop solar quotes across Manchester
Tell us where you live and what kind of house it is. We'll come back to you, and your details only go to an installer you've agreed to by name.
Which part of Greater Manchester are you in?
Roofs change a lot from Wigan to Saddleworth. Pick your borough to see the houses, postcodes and roof types we usually come across there.
Wigan
Wigan, Leigh, Atherton
Bolton
Bolton, Horwich, Westhoughton
Bury
Bury, Prestwich, Whitefield
Rochdale
Rochdale, Heywood, Middleton
Salford
Salford, Eccles, Swinton
Manchester
Chorlton, Didsbury, Withington
Oldham
Oldham, Chadderton, Royton
Trafford
Sale, Altrincham, Hale
Stockport
Stockport, Bramhall, Cheadle
Tameside
Ashton-under-Lyne, Hyde, Stalybridge
What will panels cost on your type of house?
It comes down to three things: how many panels your roof takes, how the scaffold goes up, and whether you add a battery. Here's what tends to move the price on the houses you see across Greater Manchester.
| House | What usually helps | What can add cost |
|---|---|---|
| Mid terrace | A clear back slope, or a south-facing front | Scaffold through a ginnel or back entry, chimney stacks |
| End terrace | Easier scaffold from the side | Much the same roof work as a mid terrace |
| Hipped 1930s semi | Back slope plus a hip, so two faces to use | Wiring across two faces, a smaller usable area |
| Gable-end semi | One long, simple back slope | Usually one of the straightforward jobs |
| Detached | Room for a bigger system and a battery | More faces, more wiring, more panels |
| Stone-roofed cottage | Often high, open ground with big skies | Heavy stone slates take longer to lift and refit |
Prices come from an installer's survey of your house. Our cost guide explains each line and how to compare quotes.
Who sees your details, and when?
You tell us about your home. We look at the installers we work with in your borough, then tell you who they are, by name. Only when you say yes does that installer get your details.
If we can't cover your patch straight away, your request waits with us and nothing is passed on.
Is it worth adding a battery?
Your panels do most of their work in the middle of the day. Most homes use most of their electricity in the morning and at teatime. A battery stores the daytime power so you can use it later.
It adds to the price, so it suits some homes more than others. Ask for prices with and without one, then compare.
What if your roof isn't right for it?
Live in a flat, rent your home, or not ready for scaffolding? A plug-in solar kit on a stand in the garden is a much smaller first step. It won't do what a rooftop system does, but it starts cutting your bill straight away.
Questions people ask us first
Is Greater Manchester sunny enough for solar panels?
Yes. Panels run on daylight, not just blue skies, and the long days from spring through to late summer do the heavy lifting. A south, east or west-facing roof can all work well.
Does it cost me anything to use this site?
No. It's free for homeowners. You pay the installer directly for any work you agree to.
Do I need planning permission for rooftop panels?
On most houses in England, rooftop panels count as permitted development, so you don't need to apply. Listed buildings, conservation areas (parts of Saddleworth, for example) and flats can have extra rules. The Planning Portal explains the current rules, and your council can confirm for your address.
Will lots of installers start ringing me?
No. Your details only go to an installer you've agreed to by name. You can tell us to stop at any time and we'll pass that on. See who sees your request.
Who is the network operator in Greater Manchester?
Electricity North West runs the local network across all ten boroughs. Your installer tells them about a new rooftop system, and larger systems need their approval before they're switched on.