Already Have a Solar Quote? Get It Sanity-Checked for Free
Solar is a 25-year purchase, and most people only ever see one quote. Before you sign, let a second set of MCS-certified eyes go through it line by line. If it's a good deal, we'll say so, and you can sign it with confidence.
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Why Get a Second Opinion?
Two solar quotes are rarely quoting the same job. One includes scaffolding, the grid application and an insurance-backed warranty; another leaves them out to hit a headline price. The checklist below is what we'd want spelled out before signing anything, whether the quote is ours or anyone else's. We don't do name-and-shame, and when a quote is solid, we say so.
What a Scottish Solar Quote Should Include
Nine things to check before you sign. Bring your quote to us and we'll go through every one of them with you, free.
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Full hardware spec, by name
Scaffolding: included or extra?
Who handles the DNO application (G98/G99)
MCS certificate, and when you'll get it
Workmanship warranty, in writing, insurance-backed
Realistic generation figures
Honest savings assumptions
VAT shown correctly
Deposit protection and cooling-off
Been told about a government grant as part of the pitch? Check it against our guide to what solar funding actually exists in Scotland in 2026. Some schemes salespeople still mention were withdrawn years ago.
How the Quote Check Works
No pressure, no hard sell: a plain-English verdict on the quote in front of you.
Book a Slot
Pick a time that suits you: a quick call or a home visit, whichever you prefer. Have the written quote to hand.
We Go Through It Line by Line
Hardware, scaffolding, grid paperwork, MCS timeline, warranty, generation and savings assumptions, checked against the nine points above.
You Get a Straight Answer
If the quote holds up against the checklist, we'll tell you: sign it with confidence. If it falls short, we'll show you exactly where, and you decide what to do next.
Don't Take Our Word for It
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Our Word, In Writing
No asterisks the size of icebergs. Three promises, plain English.
Your deposit is protected
Independent insurance covers it from the moment you pay it. Your deposit is never at risk. Pay your deposit by credit card if you like, so Section 75 protection applies. The final payment is only due once your system is installed and working.
Our workmanship is guaranteed for ten years
A decade of cover on the work itself, backed by insurance rather than a handshake. If anything needs putting right, we put it right.
Your first year's output is guaranteed
If your system generates less than its official MCS production estimate, you're covered in full, on the rare chance it's ever needed.
Small print: Your deposit and our 10-year workmanship guarantee are insured through the IWA. Manufacturer faults, your bill savings, and an obvious mistake in the written estimate itself are not covered. Full terms in your contract.
Quote Check Questions
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Two Quotes Beat One
Bring us the quote you've got. Fifteen minutes with it could save you from a 25-year mistake, or confirm you've already found a good deal.
Not sent a quote yet and just want a feel for the numbers first? Try our solar calculator to estimate your savings.