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Residential solar / Wimbledon
Residential solar in Wimbledon.
A Wimbledon solar installation should fit the house as well as the electricity bill. REX helps homeowners assess roof space, battery storage and the practical work needed to connect a system, before settling on its size.
Your Wimbledon project
Start with what the property needs.
The useful result is a system you understand: how it fits, what it is expected to generate and where a battery may help.
A roof-specific layout
Check usable space, roof condition and shading before choosing equipment.
Storage with a purpose
Compare battery capacity with spare daytime generation and evening demand.
Room for future plans
Include planned renovations or changes in electricity use in the design.
A clear installation plan
Agree access, equipment positions and cable routes before work begins.
Realistic expectations
Review the generation estimate, assumptions and costs together.
Local considerations
A closer look at the property.
Working with the roof form
The roof needs individual attention, particularly on older properties. In its Copse Hill design guidance, Merton describes pitched roofs and chimneys as part of the area character. That is a useful reminder to check roof details, visible slopes and available panel space, rather than treating the whole roof as a blank surface.
Trees, shade and changing plans
A clear roof in one photograph may still receive shade at other times of day or year. A survey should consider nearby obstacles and any proposed loft extension or roof work. Resolving those issues before installation helps avoid a layout that later has to be changed.
Why REX
From the survey to a clear proposal.
Share the address, recent electricity usage and any building plans with REX. We can discuss the roof survey, solar layout and whether storage belongs in the project. The proposal should set out equipment, expected generation, access and the work included, with any consents resolved before installation.
Before you decide
Solar questions in Wimbledon.
Does living near Wimbledon conservation areas rule out solar?
No blanket answer applies. Check whether the property itself is designated, whether it is listed and whether restrictions affect the proposal. Merton planning advice should be used for the current consent position; older area design guides describe local character, not a complete statement of today's solar rules.
Should I finish a loft extension before installing solar?
Tell us about it before either layout is fixed. Dormers, roof windows and scaffolding can change the available space and access. The sequence should be agreed around the building work, roof condition and final electrical design.
How much will a system cost?
The price depends on the panel layout, electrical work, access and any battery specification. Ask for an itemised proposal for the property, with the assumptions behind the generation and savings estimates. A headline package price is not a substitute for a survey.
What should I send before the first conversation?
The property address, an electricity bill or usage summary, roof photographs if available, and any plans for building work. If the property is leased or listed, include that information too.
Does a battery automatically provide backup power?
No. Backup needs suitable equipment and a design for the circuits it will support. If power-cut cover matters to you, make that a separate requirement from ordinary solar storage.
Can I add storage to existing solar?
It needs a compatibility and electrical review. Share the existing panel and inverter details, system age and available space so a suitable approach can be assessed.