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Annual solar maintenance visit On-site inspection, service, and report

A thorough on-site inspection of your entire solar and battery system. We physically check every component — panels, cabling, isolators, inverter, battery, earthing — verify all settings, and provide a written maintenance report with any actions needed.
  • Physical inspection of panels, cabling, inverter, and battery
  • Settings audit — export limits, charge schedules, firmware
  • Written maintenance report with prioritised actions
  • All major brands — GivEnergy, Sunsynk, SolarEdge, Growatt +
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13 Trustpilot reviews
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I have a GivEnergy system consisting of two batteries, two inverters and a controlling EMS (Energy Management System) which has not worked since Nov 2025. After six months I discovered Solar Tech Support, reached out to them and Ron phoned me back – how often do you get that service? Could not be more helpful – worked directly with me over the phone, outside what I would call normal working hours. Lucid explanations and we were able to discuss the issues and history using camera and email history. As this was a very rare setup, Ron was able to access an EMS expert in the field to confirm the solution. One sunny day in, I am now only paying for standing charge and a few pence for spikes in grid consumption while battery catches up with house demand.

Ian · May 2026 Trustpilot

When my GivEnergy system had an issue, I was completely left without support and had honestly lost all hope. Thankfully, I searched online and found Ron, which completely turned things around. After sending him a message, he responded incredibly fast and called me to assure me that he would get the problem fixed. I really admire his dedicated, supportive nature and his determination to find a solution. With this kind of outstanding attitude and customer service, he has absolutely secured a future customer in me.

Sree · May 2026 Trustpilot

Ron want out of is way to help, nothing was to much. He was very thorough in what he did Very knowledgeable I would highly recommend Ron and his company He did a fantastic job for me. if you have any problems, he'll do his best to help you out and resolve your problem. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them

Dennis Brown · May 2026 Trustpilot

Ron took me through a diagnostic to confirm my GivEnergy Inverter had a fault. A common one as it turns out with the AC Inverter. As GivEnergy is defunct there is no immediate fix, aside from sourcing 2nd hand replacement. It may be that a fix becomes available over the summer which would make a lot of GivEnergy customers happy (Again)

Tony Deacon · May 2026 Trustpilot

Contacted Ron with a problem and he sorted it out quickly with no problems at all. Very knowledgeable on anything solar/ batteries. I would recommend him to anyone

Phill · May 2026 Trustpilot

I've spoken to Ron a couple of times with issues with my Givenergy installation. Such a friendly knowledge guy very highly recommended. Thank you very much for resolving my issues

michael fairhurst · May 2026 Trustpilot

Contacted Solar Tech Support in desperation. After explaining the issues I had with my system a diagnosis was made and a solution proposed. Fantastic service, even contacted a manufacturer to arrange replacement parts for me. Great communications, explained all they were doing and what I had to do, clearly and precisly. Followed up to confirm all was ok. Excellent service.

Mr Machin · May 2026 Trustpilot

After GivEnergy went into liquidation, just my luck, my battery started playing up (internal board crashed). Contacted my installer - not interested! Found Solar tech support on a Google search. Sooo glad I found this company! Ron is extremely helpful and has plenty of experience. He soon confirmed what the fault was, and helped me to get my system up and running again. Now moved my GivEnergy account to Solar tech support, and will definitely use again if I have more issues. Unusual to find such a helpful company in these times, no morons reading scripts, just direct contact with the engineer.

Keith Ballard · Apr 2026 Trustpilot

Contacted Solar Tech Support when trying to understand what my Givenergy inverter problem might be and what might be my options. Received good/honest advise which backed up my thoughts.

Hugh Speirs · Apr 2026 Trustpilot

Ron is a super star. Two months ago my GivEnergy battery failed a firmware upgrade leaving it a brick. My installer couldn't/wouldn't fix it. GivEnergy couldn't/wouldn't fix it. Then they went into administration and all hope was lost. A flurry of emails later and Ron had diagnosed the fault (failed USB flash drive, something I'd suspected) and talked me through resolving it. Two months of nothing resolved in about 3 hours. It's great to work with someone who pays attention to the details, knows that they're doing (not just following a script) and gets stuff sorted without a fuss or up-charging.

Christopher · Apr 2026 Trustpilot

I can add to the list of customers who had already 'given up' on GivEnergy due to their appalling customer service, and that was before they went into administration (their Trustpilot reviews don't lie!). So you can imagine my desperation when, having changed my ISP and my Inverter, predictably, proving to be the only device that didn't connect automatically to my new network, I found zero prospect of any customer support with GivEnergy having called in the administrators just five days earlier! The salvation came from Solar Tech Support. My IT advisor stumbled across their web site and some very helpful tips for beleaguered GivEnergy customers, as well as an offer to provide direct assistance. Nothing ventured, I decided to drop them an E-Mail, with very low expectations based on my experience of GivEnergy customer support. Within an hour Ron had responded with some pin point advice, and after a few exchanges of E-Mails he had nailed the problem, enabling the combined efforts of my IT advisor and solar installer to resolve it and reconnect my Inverter. Thank you Solar Tech Support, and Ron in particular, for coming to the aid of a deserted and despondent GivEnergy customer. Expert, razor sharp advice and first class customer service, even though I wasn't officially a customer.

customer · Apr 2026 Trustpilot

This company are a rare gem, I had a very unusual problem following a failed firmware upgrade on my GivEnergy kit. I then found out GivEnergy were in administration and had dismissed all their support staff! None of the usual fixes to try and restore my inverter comms would work, and I looked everywhere, forums, GivEnergy youtube support videos - even AI couldn't figure it out. My installer was talking about huge sums for system replacements, and being vague / evasive about if they'd even install replacement GivEnergy inverter. Enter Solar Tech Support, reassuring and knowledgeable from the very start, I've learnt loads about my solar system though the friendly chat while my engineer worked as he diagnosed the problem and figured out a fix procedure that I've not found anywhere else - amazing . If you need solar system repairs - especially if you like me have been left high and dry by GivEnergy, I cannot recommend this company enough. Give them a call.

Andy Thomas · Apr 2026 Trustpilot

I sent a message on their website regarding a problem I have on my Givenergy system. Although not supplied by Ronald, I thought it was worth an email. Within the hour on a Saturday, he phoned and we discussed the problem. He logged in remotely and gave excellent advice. I'm too far away for his on-site help but he did diagnose the problem and was happy also to chat through my thoughts about an upcoming solar/battery install I'm planning. Great bloke.... if only he was nearer!

Philip · Apr 2026 Trustpilot

I have a GivEnergy system consisting of two batteries, two inverters and a controlling EMS (Energy Management System) which has not worked since Nov 2025. After six months I discovered Solar Tech Support, reached out to them and Ron phoned me back – how often do you get that service? Could not be more helpful – worked directly with me over the phone, outside what I would call normal working hours. Lucid explanations and we were able to discuss the issues and history using camera and email history. As this was a very rare setup, Ron was able to access an EMS expert in the field to confirm the solution. One sunny day in, I am now only paying for standing charge and a few pence for spikes in grid consumption while battery catches up with house demand.

Ian · May 2026 Trustpilot

When my GivEnergy system had an issue, I was completely left without support and had honestly lost all hope. Thankfully, I searched online and found Ron, which completely turned things around. After sending him a message, he responded incredibly fast and called me to assure me that he would get the problem fixed. I really admire his dedicated, supportive nature and his determination to find a solution. With this kind of outstanding attitude and customer service, he has absolutely secured a future customer in me.

Sree · May 2026 Trustpilot

Ron want out of is way to help, nothing was to much. He was very thorough in what he did Very knowledgeable I would highly recommend Ron and his company He did a fantastic job for me. if you have any problems, he'll do his best to help you out and resolve your problem. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them

Dennis Brown · May 2026 Trustpilot

Ron took me through a diagnostic to confirm my GivEnergy Inverter had a fault. A common one as it turns out with the AC Inverter. As GivEnergy is defunct there is no immediate fix, aside from sourcing 2nd hand replacement. It may be that a fix becomes available over the summer which would make a lot of GivEnergy customers happy (Again)

Tony Deacon · May 2026 Trustpilot

Contacted Ron with a problem and he sorted it out quickly with no problems at all. Very knowledgeable on anything solar/ batteries. I would recommend him to anyone

Phill · May 2026 Trustpilot

I've spoken to Ron a couple of times with issues with my Givenergy installation. Such a friendly knowledge guy very highly recommended. Thank you very much for resolving my issues

michael fairhurst · May 2026 Trustpilot

Contacted Solar Tech Support in desperation. After explaining the issues I had with my system a diagnosis was made and a solution proposed. Fantastic service, even contacted a manufacturer to arrange replacement parts for me. Great communications, explained all they were doing and what I had to do, clearly and precisly. Followed up to confirm all was ok. Excellent service.

Mr Machin · May 2026 Trustpilot

After GivEnergy went into liquidation, just my luck, my battery started playing up (internal board crashed). Contacted my installer - not interested! Found Solar tech support on a Google search. Sooo glad I found this company! Ron is extremely helpful and has plenty of experience. He soon confirmed what the fault was, and helped me to get my system up and running again. Now moved my GivEnergy account to Solar tech support, and will definitely use again if I have more issues. Unusual to find such a helpful company in these times, no morons reading scripts, just direct contact with the engineer.

Keith Ballard · Apr 2026 Trustpilot

Contacted Solar Tech Support when trying to understand what my Givenergy inverter problem might be and what might be my options. Received good/honest advise which backed up my thoughts.

Hugh Speirs · Apr 2026 Trustpilot

Ron is a super star. Two months ago my GivEnergy battery failed a firmware upgrade leaving it a brick. My installer couldn't/wouldn't fix it. GivEnergy couldn't/wouldn't fix it. Then they went into administration and all hope was lost. A flurry of emails later and Ron had diagnosed the fault (failed USB flash drive, something I'd suspected) and talked me through resolving it. Two months of nothing resolved in about 3 hours. It's great to work with someone who pays attention to the details, knows that they're doing (not just following a script) and gets stuff sorted without a fuss or up-charging.

Christopher · Apr 2026 Trustpilot

I can add to the list of customers who had already 'given up' on GivEnergy due to their appalling customer service, and that was before they went into administration (their Trustpilot reviews don't lie!). So you can imagine my desperation when, having changed my ISP and my Inverter, predictably, proving to be the only device that didn't connect automatically to my new network, I found zero prospect of any customer support with GivEnergy having called in the administrators just five days earlier! The salvation came from Solar Tech Support. My IT advisor stumbled across their web site and some very helpful tips for beleaguered GivEnergy customers, as well as an offer to provide direct assistance. Nothing ventured, I decided to drop them an E-Mail, with very low expectations based on my experience of GivEnergy customer support. Within an hour Ron had responded with some pin point advice, and after a few exchanges of E-Mails he had nailed the problem, enabling the combined efforts of my IT advisor and solar installer to resolve it and reconnect my Inverter. Thank you Solar Tech Support, and Ron in particular, for coming to the aid of a deserted and despondent GivEnergy customer. Expert, razor sharp advice and first class customer service, even though I wasn't officially a customer.

customer · Apr 2026 Trustpilot

This company are a rare gem, I had a very unusual problem following a failed firmware upgrade on my GivEnergy kit. I then found out GivEnergy were in administration and had dismissed all their support staff! None of the usual fixes to try and restore my inverter comms would work, and I looked everywhere, forums, GivEnergy youtube support videos - even AI couldn't figure it out. My installer was talking about huge sums for system replacements, and being vague / evasive about if they'd even install replacement GivEnergy inverter. Enter Solar Tech Support, reassuring and knowledgeable from the very start, I've learnt loads about my solar system though the friendly chat while my engineer worked as he diagnosed the problem and figured out a fix procedure that I've not found anywhere else - amazing . If you need solar system repairs - especially if you like me have been left high and dry by GivEnergy, I cannot recommend this company enough. Give them a call.

Andy Thomas · Apr 2026 Trustpilot

I sent a message on their website regarding a problem I have on my Givenergy system. Although not supplied by Ronald, I thought it was worth an email. Within the hour on a Saturday, he phoned and we discussed the problem. He logged in remotely and gave excellent advice. I'm too far away for his on-site help but he did diagnose the problem and was happy also to chat through my thoughts about an upcoming solar/battery install I'm planning. Great bloke.... if only he was nearer!

Philip · Apr 2026 Trustpilot

What's included

Physical Panel Inspection

Visual inspection of all panels for cracks, delamination, hotspots, snail trails, bird damage, and soiling. Frame and mounting condition checked. Cable clips and trunking inspected for UV degradation or mechanical damage. Light cleaning included where safe and accessible.

Electrical Safety Checks

DC isolator operation confirmed. AC isolator and consumer unit connections checked. Earth bond continuity verified. Cable entry points and glands inspected for water ingress. Any signs of heat damage, arcing, or loose connections flagged immediately.

Inverter & Battery Health

Inverter physically inspected for fan noise, heat discolouration, and error indicators. Battery units checked for swelling, damage, and cable condition. Cell balance reviewed via inverter interface. Generation performance compared against expected output for your system size and location.

Settings & Configuration Audit

Export limit verified against DNO agreement. Charge and discharge schedules reviewed for your current tariff. Firmware version noted with update recommendation if applicable. Monitoring portal checked and corrected if needed. CT clamp orientation confirmed.

Ideal for

Systems that haven't been physically inspected since installation
Installer has gone bust and no one has checked the system since
Annual routine service to keep the system in good condition
Peace of mind before winter or after a period of poor generation
Property sale preparation — documented proof the system has been professionally maintained

What we check on site

1

Roof and panel condition

Every panel is visually inspected from ground level and, where safely accessible, from roof level. We check for cracked cells, delamination, snail trails, hotspot discolouration, bird droppings, lichen, and general soiling. Mounting frames and fixings are inspected for corrosion, loosening, or weather damage. Cable trunking and clips are checked for UV degradation — a common issue after 5+ years where plastic clips become brittle and snap.

2

Electrical connections and safety

DC isolator tested for correct operation — this is the most common point of failure in older systems and a potential fire risk if the switch mechanism degrades. AC isolator and consumer unit connections checked for tightness. Earth bond continuity verified. All cable entry points and glands inspected for water ingress. MC4 connectors checked where accessible. Any signs of arcing, heat damage, or loose terminations are flagged as immediate priority.

3

Inverter and battery health

Inverter physically inspected — fan noise, ventilation clearance, heat discolouration on casing, and any visible error indicators. Current generation checked against expected output for your system size, orientation, and time of year. For battery systems: units physically inspected for swelling, damage, and cable condition; cell balance reviewed via the inverter interface; charge and discharge tested; battery health metrics recorded for comparison on future visits.

4

Settings, firmware, and monitoring

Export limit setting verified against your DNO agreement — this commonly drifts after firmware updates or smart meter installations. Charge and discharge schedules reviewed for your current electricity tariff (Octopus Flux, Intelligent Go, Agile, etc.) with recommendations if settings are suboptimal. Firmware version checked with update recommendation where beneficial. Monitoring portal verified — generation data recording correctly, alerts configured, account access confirmed.

5

Written maintenance report

Within 24 hours you receive a structured written report covering everything inspected: current condition, any issues found, photographs, and a prioritised list of recommended actions (immediate, short-term, advisory). This report serves as a maintenance record — useful for warranty purposes, property sales, and tracking system condition over time.

On-site maintenance vs remote health check

Both services assess your system's health — but they cover different ground. Choose the right one for your situation.

On-site Maintenance visit — from £195
Physical inspection of panels, cabling, and connections
Electrical safety checks (isolators, earthing, cable glands)
Panel soiling assessment and light cleaning
Battery physical inspection (swelling, heat, damage)
Settings audit and configuration review
Written report with photographs

Best for: systems not inspected recently, older installations, property sales, peace of mind.

Remote Health check — £145
Generation performance analysis against expected output
Battery health metrics and cell balance review
Settings audit — export limits, schedules, firmware
Monitoring portal verification
No physical inspection (panels, cabling, isolators)
No electrical safety checks

Best for: performance concerns, settings review, systems already physically inspected. See health check →

Annual maintenance visits across Yorkshire & beyond

We carry out on-site annual maintenance visits across a wide coverage area from our Yorkshire base — including Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Harrogate, York, Sheffield, Huddersfield, Doncaster, Hull, Barnsley, Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Mansfield, Derby, Nottingham, Manchester, Darlington, and Middlesbrough.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

A remote health check analyses your system's performance data, settings, and battery telemetry from monitoring software — no one visits your property. It's excellent for catching performance issues, configuration problems, and firmware concerns. A maintenance visit is an on-site service where an engineer physically inspects every component: panels, cabling, isolators, earthing, inverter, battery units, and connections. Physical issues like damaged cable clips, water ingress, corroded connectors, DC isolator degradation, and panel soiling cannot be identified remotely. For a full remote analysis, see the solar system health check.
Most manufacturers recommend an annual maintenance inspection. For systems under five years old in good condition with active monitoring, every 12 to 18 months is reasonable. Older systems, systems in exposed locations (coastal, rural, heavy tree cover), or systems with battery storage benefit from annual visits. The key issue is that physical degradation — cable clip failure, DC isolator wear, water ingress, mounting corrosion — won't show up in monitoring data. Only a physical inspection catches these.
We assess panel condition and soiling level as part of every visit. Light cleaning of accessible panels is included where it's safe to do so — typically ground-floor or easily accessed first-floor arrays. Heavy soiling, bird droppings, or lichen buildup that requires specialist cleaning equipment, scaffolding, or cherry picker access is noted in the report with a recommendation and estimated cost. We never use pressure washers on solar panels — only soft wash methods that comply with panel manufacturer guidelines, as high-pressure water can damage panel seals and coatings.
Yes — battery inspection is a core part of the visit for any system with storage. We physically inspect battery units for swelling, heat discolouration, damage, and cable condition. Cell balance is reviewed through the inverter interface. Charge and discharge cycles are tested. Battery health metrics (state of health, cycle count where reported) are recorded. We also review your charge schedules and tariff settings to confirm they're configured correctly for your current electricity tariff — many customers are on suboptimal schedules without realising.
This is a one-off visit — no ongoing commitment, no subscription, no direct debit. You book when you need it. Many customers simply book once a year on their own schedule. If you want continuous remote monitoring, an annual on-site visit, and priority response bundled together on an ongoing basis, ask us about the Solar Health Plan — but there is absolutely no obligation to sign up. The one-off maintenance visit is a complete, standalone service.
All major UK solar and battery brands: GivEnergy, Sunsynk, SolarEdge, Growatt, Solis, Fox ESS, Huawei, SMA, Fronius, Enphase, and Tesla Powerwall. We service string inverter systems, micro-inverter systems, hybrid systems with battery storage, and AC-coupled retrofits. Panel brands don't matter for servicing — the inspection is the same regardless of manufacturer. If the system was installed in the UK, we can service it.
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When was your system last inspected?

If it's been more than a year — or if no one has physically checked since installation — a maintenance visit catches the issues that monitoring can't see. From £195, written report included.

  • Full physical inspection of panels, inverter, and battery
  • Electrical safety checks and connection verification
  • Written report with photographs and prioritised actions

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