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You will not be asked to make a decision during the call. ](/services/consultation)[ Grants & Funding Guidance We explain the funding, VAT, export and finance options that may apply to your circumstances, without suggesting that everyone will qualify. ](/services/grants-funding)[ Compare Suitable Installer Proposals Where suitable, we obtain comparable proposals from a small number of installers selected for your property, location and system requirements. ](/services/quote-comparison)[ Support After Installation We don't disappear after install. You keep our direct number and we step in to resolve any aftercare issue with the installer, whenever it comes up. ](/services/aftercare-support) Areas EX · Exeter Postcode [Exeter](/service-areas/exeter)[Exmouth](/service-areas/exmouth)[Barnstaple](/service-areas/barnstaple)[Surrounding Areas](/service-areas/ex-surrounding-areas) TQ · Torquay Postcode [Torquay](/service-areas/torquay)[Newton Abbot](/service-areas/newton-abbot)[Paignton](/service-areas/paignton)[Surrounding Areas](/service-areas/tq-surrounding-areas) TA · Taunton Postcode [Taunton](/service-areas/taunton)[Bridgwater](/service-areas/bridgwater)[Yeovil](/service-areas/yeovil)[Surrounding Areas](/service-areas/ta-surrounding-areas) PL · Plymouth Postcode [Plymouth](/service-areas/plymouth)[Saltash](/service-areas/saltash)[Tavistock](/service-areas/tavistock)[Surrounding Areas](/service-areas/pl-surrounding-areas) Our Work [Our Work](/our-work)[Case Study](/case-study) About [About](/about)[Reviews](/reviews) [Contact](/contact) [0800 870 8003 ](tel:+448008708003)[Book your free consultation](/book) 1. [Home ](/) 2. About About The Solar Broker # An independent broker, not another sales rep. The Solar Broker was built to give Devon & Somerset homeowners the one thing the solar industry rarely offers, genuinely impartial advice, backed by a vetted network of MCS-certified installers. [Book your free consultation](/book) [0800 870 8003](tel:+448008708003) The Story ## Built to replace the hard-sell with honest numbers. Most homeowners' first experience of solar is a commission-hungry sales rep quoting a made-up "today only" discount. That model pushes oversized systems on the wrong roofs, hides the small print, and leaves people paying more than they should for equipment that doesn't always fit. The Solar Broker exists to replace that experience. We sit on your side of the table, surveying the roof personally with a licensed drone, running the design in paid-for professional software, and matching your household consumption to the installer and kit that actually make sense. We cover the EX, TQ, TA and PL postcodes across Devon & Somerset, and our team is on the phone 24/7 for real people, not a call centre. ![A recent solar installation completed by an installer on The Solar Broker's vetted panel](/__l5e/assets-v1/48a63a67-335c-4af7-ac10-ba32b3e4732f/work-11.jpeg) Who We Help - Devon & Somerset homeowners tired of pushy solar sales calls - Households wanting an honest yes/no on whether solar suits them - Buyers who want vetted installers, not the cheapest headline price - Existing solar owners looking to add batteries, EV chargers or backup Our purpose ## Advice before equipment. Evidence before promises. Our mission To give homeowners clear, impartial and technically grounded advice so they can make confident renewable-energy decisions without pressure or confusion. Our vision To become the trusted independent standard for domestic solar, storage and home-energy advice across the South West and beyond. Mission & Standards ## Seven non-negotiables every installer on our panel meets. These are the checks that filter our panel, not marketing lines. If an installer fails one, they don't get referred, full stop. MCS Certified Required across every installer we work with, the standard that protects grants and the Smart Export Guarantee. Independently Underwritten Guarantees Warranties backed by an independent insurer, so cover holds even if the installer goes out of business. Equipment with a proven track record We favour established manufacturers with accessible technical support, documented warranties and products that can be maintained in the future. Fair value for the complete installation We compare the equipment, workmanship, protections, service and total price, not simply the cheapest headline figure. Trading history and business checks We consider how long the company has traded, its accounts and company history, customer feedback and its ability to support installations after completion. Quality of previous installations We review workmanship, documentation, communication and aftercare, not only online review scores. Appropriate finance permissions Where an installer offers finance, we check the relevant authorisation and expect the full cost of borrowing to be explained clearly. The Proof ## Verifiable facts, not vanity numbers. MCS-Vetted Panel Every installer certified, the standard that protects grants and the Smart Export Guarantee. £1 million Public Liability Broker-side cover on every site visit and survey we carry out. Independently Underwritten Guarantees Workmanship warranties held by an insurer, cover holds even if the installer closes. DBS Certified Personal DBS check on file, the person on your roof is who we say they are. Coverage: Devon, Somerset and south-east Cornwall, EX, TQ, TA and PL postcode areas. Systems typically start from £6,995, priced to the specification you actually need, not marked up to fund a sales team. ## A 10-minute call is the fastest way to know if solar suits your home. No sales script. we'll tell you honestly whether it stacks up, and if it doesn't, we'll tell you that too. [Book your free consultation](/book) [0800 870 8003](tel:+448008708003)[See recent installs](/our-work) ![The Solar Broker](/assets/logo-DoooI4Gt.png) Independent solar advice for homeowners across Devon, Somerset and south-east Cornwall. You pay us nothing; every installer pays the same fixed fee if you choose to proceed. Based in Topsham, Exeter, and covering homes across the stated EX, TQ, TA and PL postcode areas. Not sure whether your postcode is included? Call us and we will confirm before you book. [0800 870 8003](tel:+448008708003) [hello@thesolarbroker.co.uk](mailto:hello@thesolarbroker.co.uk) Ann's Platt, Topsham, Exeter EX3 0DB Services [Solar Panels](/services/solar-panels)[Battery Storage](/services/battery-storage)[EV Chargers](/services/ev-chargers)[Backup Power & Energy Independence](/services/gateway-backup-power)[Drone Surveys](/services/drone-surveys)[Free Solar Suitability Consultation](/services/consultation)[Grants & Funding Guidance](/services/grants-funding)[Compare Suitable Installer Proposals](/services/quote-comparison)[Support After Installation](/services/aftercare-support) Service Areas [EX, Exeter](/service-areas/exeter)[EX, Exmouth](/service-areas/exmouth)[EX, Barnstaple](/service-areas/barnstaple)[EX, Surrounding Areas](/service-areas/ex-surrounding-areas)[TQ, Torquay](/service-areas/torquay)[TQ, Newton Abbot](/service-areas/newton-abbot)[TQ, Paignton](/service-areas/paignton)[TQ, Surrounding Areas](/service-areas/tq-surrounding-areas)[TA, Taunton](/service-areas/taunton)[TA, Bridgwater](/service-areas/bridgwater)[TA, Yeovil](/service-areas/yeovil)[TA, Surrounding Areas](/service-areas/ta-surrounding-areas)[PL, Plymouth](/service-areas/plymouth)[PL, Saltash](/service-areas/saltash)[PL, Tavistock](/service-areas/tavistock)[PL, Surrounding Areas](/service-areas/pl-surrounding-areas) Company [About us](/about)[Accreditations](/accreditations)[How we compare](/comparison)[Our Work](/our-work)[Reviews](/reviews)[Contact](/contact) Legal [Privacy Policy](/privacy-policy)[Terms & Conditions](/terms-conditions)[Complaints Procedure](/complaints)[Cookie Policy](/cookie-policy) © 2026 The Solar Broker. 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