Get a Structural Engineer to Survey your Building before you Install Roof-Mounted Solar Panels
Many home and business owners are looking to reduce their energy running costs, and one way to achieve this is to install solar panels onto south-facing roof slopes. This has the double benefit of reducing the carbon footprint of the building, whilst simultaneously reducing the cost of electricity.
Before fitting solar panels to a roof, it is highly recommended that you have the existing roof structure professionally assessed to determine its capability to support the additional weight of the solar panel installation. This is particularly the case for older properties, such as Victorian terraces, where the roofing and tiling may not have been modernised for a significant period of time.

The construction of the roof structure, the material the roof is made of, and the roof’s age all need to be carefully evaluated. Load capacity calculations need to be conducted by an expert, incorporating not just the weight of the solar panels themselves, but also the mounting systems they will sit on.



At Stephen Bacon Design, we have a proven track record of carrying out in-depth structural surveys on both residential and commercial buildings to make sure that the roofs are safe to support the addition of roof-mounted solar panels.
We prepare a detailed report to show what — if anything — needs to be done to the existing building to allow the solar panels to be installed safely and correctly, so they will work to maximum proficiency. This will then ensure you are getting the most out of your significant investment, and set your mind at ease that you are making a positive and responsible decision for the long-term health of your building.

To discover more about our structural surveys that determine a building’s suitability for mounting solar panels to the roof, please call us on 01933 386 759 or visit our contact us page for alternative ways to get in touch. We’re always happy to help.