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A quiet \"not this time\" is a perfectly good outcome." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How long does the whole comparison take?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "From your free consultation to three quotes in your inbox is typically one to two weeks, depending on installer availability and how quickly the site visit is booked." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can you compare quotes if I already know which installer I want to use?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, if the installer meets our vetting criteria. 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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. [Services](/services) 3. Compare Suitable Installer Proposals ![Three printed solar installer quotes fanned across a desk with a magnifying glass, pen and reading glasses, representing side-by-side installer quote comparison](/__l5e/assets-v1/1e57056d-6e5b-4880-94e8-4fdea61ee39a/quote-hero.jpg) Installer Quote Comparison · Devon & Somerset # Compare Solar Quotes Properly. Vetted Installers. Same Commission Rate. Recommendations Based On Value, Not Who Pays More. Most homeowners compare a single kitchen-table quote against their gut. We compare around three quotes from our small MCS-vetted panel, like-for-like, side-by-side, and every installer paying us the exact same commission rate so the recommendation is based on your job, not our margin. [Book your free consultation](/book) [Call 0800 870 8003](tel:+448008708003) ~3 like-for-like quotes · MCS-vetted installer panel · Same commission from every installer · £1M Public Liability Like-for-like quote comparison MCS-vetted installer panel Same commission from every installer Independently underwritten guarantees EPVS registered · DBS Certified The service ## Compare Suitable Installer Proposals, what it is, who it is for, and why professional advice matters. Comparing solar quotes properly is genuinely hard. Panels differ, inverters differ, warranties differ, the small print differs, and installers are not obliged to quote like-for-like. Our job is to take that mess and turn it into a clean side-by-side comparison of around three quotes from installers we already trust. What it is We brief each installer on the same specification derived from the drone survey and design software, collect their quotes, normalise them into a comparable format, and walk you through the differences that actually matter, panel tier, inverter choice, warranty length, workmanship guarantee, timeline and total cost. You keep the quotes and contract directly with whichever installer you choose. Who it is for Anyone in the EX, TQ, TA or PL postcodes considering solar, battery storage, EV charging or backup power. Also anyone who already holds one quote and wants an independent second and third opinion before signing. When it makes sense After the free consultation and drone survey, the like-for-like specification comes out of that visit. Before the on-site design, quote comparison is guesswork rather than comparison. Why a professional Every installer on our panel pays the same commission rate. There is no financial reason for us to steer you to one over another. There is a very strong reason for us to steer you to the installer who genuinely fits your job, because our reputation is built on the customer's outcome, not the installer's margin. What happens if you get it wrong ## The cost of the single-quote sign-off. Most solar regret starts with a same-evening decision on a single quote. Comparison exists so you're not making that decision alone. Risks of getting it wrong - Signing a same-day discount contract with the first installer through the door. - Comparing quotes on headline price without checking panel and inverter tier. - Missing hidden line items, scaffold days, DNO application fees, extra roofing, buried in the small print. - Ending up with an installer whose workmanship warranty and aftercare don't survive the first winter. Common homeowner mistakes - Treating the first quote as "the price" of solar. - Comparing quotes that were briefed with different specifications. - Ignoring the installer's insurance and MCS status because the price was lower. - Signing without checking who takes the phone call two years later. Our process ## How we handle compare suitable installer proposals, step by step. 1. Step 01 ### Free phone consultation A 10–20 minute call to understand your bill, your home and what you actually want from your quote comparison. No sales script, we answer our own phone. 2. Step 02 ### On-site + licensed drone survey we attend personally, flies a licensed drone over the roof, and designs the system in paid bespoke software, not a free web tool. Site visits typically within 2–3 days of your call. 3. Step 03 ### Vetted installer quotes Around three like-for-like quotes from the small panel of MCS installers we vet against seven strict criteria. Every installer pays us the same commission, so there is no hidden reason to favour one. 4. Step 04 ### Installation + verification You contract directly with your chosen installer. They complete the work to MCS standards, and we cross-check the commissioning paperwork, EPVS registration and grant applications on your behalf. 5. Step 05 ### Aftercare | indefinitely You keep our number. Independently underwritten guarantees stand even if the installer changes shape, and any dispute is escalated by us on your behalf. Benefits ## What you actually get. ### Like-for-like Every installer briefed on the same spec so you're comparing panels, inverters, warranties and timelines that actually match. ### Selective installer network A deliberately selective network of local and national companies, assessed against the same published standards. A company that no longer meets those standards is no longer recommended. ### Same commission from all Every installer pays the exact same rate, so recommendations are based on your job, not our margin. ### Total-cost transparency Scaffold, DNO fees, extras | nothing hidden in the small print. We walk you through the full line items on every quote. ### You contract direct You sign with the installer, not with us. Guarantees, aftercare and consumer rights sit exactly where they should. ### Independent second opinion Already holding a quote? Bring it. We benchmark it honestly against the panel, even if you decide to go with the one you already have. In detail ## The technical bit, in plain English. What the comparison actually looks like on the page: and why the small differences matter more than the headline price. ### What we compare Panel manufacturer and warranty length, inverter make and warranty, battery cells and cycles (if included), workmanship guarantee, MCS certification number, insurance cover, scaffold and DNO costs, EPVS registration, and the full itemised price. Everything sits in a single side-by-side view so nothing is hidden in the pricing structure. ### Why we don't chase the cheapest The cheapest solar quote is often the most expensive over ten years. Cheaper panels, budget inverters, thinner workmanship warranties and no aftercare all show up eventually, usually about the point the salesperson has moved companies. We flag when the cheapest quote is quietly quoting different kit. ### The vetting criteria MCS certification, £1M Public Liability, Which? Trusted Trader vetting, EPVS registration, independently underwritten workmanship guarantees, transparent pricing, and answered phones after installation. Seven criteria. Any installer who fails one comes off the panel, no exceptions. ### Why the panel is small A small panel of installers we know well beats a marketplace of hundreds we barely know. It is enough to give you three genuine quotes on almost any job while staying small enough that we know how each of them behaves after installation, which is the part of the quote that never appears in writing. ### What we won't do We won't push you to the installer who paid the most (they all pay the same). We won't rush the decision. We won't broker jobs to installers we wouldn't hire ourselves. And we won't take a fee from you at any point, the model is broker-paid-by-installer, always. Straight answers ## Compare Suitable Installer Proposals, the questions homeowners actually ask. Can't see your question? Speak directly to us, no call-centre script and no pressure to book. [Call 0800 870 8003](tel:+448008708003)[Book your free consultation](/book) ### How many quotes will I get? Typically around three. Enough to see genuine variation, few enough to compare properly. On specialist jobs it might be two; on straightforward jobs it might be four. ### Do all your installers really pay the same commission? ### Can I bring an existing quote for comparison? ### How do I know the installers are actually vetted? ### Do I contract with you or with the installer? ### What if none of the quotes feel right? ### How long does the whole comparison take? ### Can you compare quotes if I already know which installer I want to use? Related services ## Often paired with compare suitable installer proposals. [ ### Free Solar Suitability Consultation A 10–20 minute conversation about your home, electricity use and what you want solar to achieve. You will not be asked to make a decision during the call. Learn more ](/services/consultation)[ ### Solar Panels Find out whether solar is worthwhile for your home, how many panels will fit and what the system could realistically generate. Learn more ](/services/solar-panels)[ ### 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. Learn more ](/services/aftercare-support) Or return to the [homepage](/), browse [all services](/services), or [call us on 0800 870 8003](tel:+448008708003). Ready when you are ## Three vetted quotes. Like-for-like. Honestly compared. Every installer paid the same commission. You contract direct. You never pay us at any stage. MCS-vetted installers · £1M Public Liability · Independently underwritten guarantees [Book your free consultation](/book) [0800 870 8003](tel:+448008708003) ![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. 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