Our Services
Solar Panel Installation
We design and fit solar panel installations for homes in Brighton, with our own in-house team from first visit to sign-off.
Our approach
Our personalised approach sets us apart
We take a tailored approach to our solar panel installations. We spend time talking customers through options, sourcing quality products specific to their needs and providing excellent aftercare.
Hard selling and mis-selling is worryingly common with sections of the solar industry, leaving customers paying too much for products that don't deliver the returns they are expecting, feeling pressured and not getting the products that best suit their needs.
We truly care about our customers, this shows in the details of our work and in our communications. The people you speak to from initial contact, to installation right through to commissioning and sign off are all part of our team: we don't use 3rd party sales reps or installers.
Resistance Electrical is an electrician based in Brighton, serving Hove, Portslade by Sea, Hassocks and the surrounding area.
An honest solar proposal
We will provide you with an honest proposal that will show in detail how much electricity installing solar on your property is likely to generate over the course of a year, and an estimate of how long it will take to pay off your initial investment. With this information you can make an informed decision about whether solar is the right choice for you.
If you then wish to go ahead with us for your solar installation project you can expect the same excellent quality of workmanship, attention to detail and customer service that has built our great reputation.
As Members of the MCS (microgeneration certification scheme) you can be assured that our work and all procedures are regularly inspected by 3rd parties, we have all the correct insurances in place and our installations are done to the highest standards and up to date with the latest regulations.
What our solar customers say
"Tom, Edvin and Mark did a great job of installing solar panels and battery storage on my house in Brighton last May. They were very professional, friendly and knowledgeable. I'm so happy with the results! Since installation the panels have produced 1600kwh of electricity and my bill has gone down loads!" - Elaine, Google
"I wanted a company to install some additional solar panels and connect a workshop. I was amazed at the attention to detail these guys did... I had costed out what i wanted doing and they pretty much matched my estimate so there was no stupid massive profit." - Kevin, Google
Battery storage installation
Battery storage lets you make the most of the solar energy you generate. Instead of losing unused power back to the grid, you store it and use it later, in the evening or whenever you need it. Any energy you still don't use can be sold back to the grid for extra savings. You can also top up the battery overnight during off-peak hours, when rates are lower, so you've got low-cost electricity ready to use the next day. We'll set out the full benefits for your home in your proposal.
Our Process
Solar installation walk-through
Initial Assessment
Firstly, using advanced software we calculate if solar panels are suitable for your property, providing a proposal taking in factors such as roof space, property orientation, energy costs and if adding battery storage is beneficial. We will be able to give a detailed estimate as to what you would generate over a 25-year period and how much that could help to reduce your energy bills.
Site Survey
From here (if not done before the initial proposal) we will arrange a site visit from one of our in-house team to take more detailed measurements of your roof, check for any structural issues or shading, finalise locations for inverters and batteries, and talk you through the products we have suggested. We will also be happy to take time to answer any questions you have.
Final Proposal
We will send you a more detailed proposal pack along with a contract of sales for you to read and sign in your own time under no pressure.
Installation
We will agree a schedule for the works with you, order the materials required for the job, arrange scaffolding to be erected (if necessary) and undertake the installation with as little disruption as possible.
System Handover
Once the installation is completed you will receive a handover pack with all the information needed to get the most out of your solar installation. We will also give you an in-person demonstration of how everything works so you have a good understanding of your system.
Ongoing Aftercare
Aftercare. This is one of the most important services we offer and a big bonus of choosing a local company to help with your solar installation. We will be there when you need us if any issues arise. We give a 5 year insurance backed warranty on all of our workmanship which means that even if we were for some reason unable to fulfil our warranty personally it would be honoured by our insurers. On top of this most of the products we install have even longer manufacturers warranty than that (up to 25 years on solar panels)!
What affects the price of solar panels
At Resistance Electrical we are committed to promoting renewable energy and low-carbon technologies, and we are fully qualified and experienced in installing electric vehicle chargers, solar panels and home battery storage.
Every roof and home is different, so we price each solar panel installation from the assessment and site survey. The main things that shape the cost are:
how much roof space you have, and its condition
which way your house faces, and the pitch of the roof
shading from trees, chimneys or nearby buildings
how much electricity you use, and what you pay for it
whether adding a battery is worth it for you
where the inverter and battery go, and the cable runs to them
whether scaffolding is needed for safe access to the roof
Your proposal sets out the likely yearly generation and an estimate of the payback period, so you can weigh up the cost before you decide. If you already have solar, we can also add more panels or a battery, or fit squirrel-proof netting.