ROOF CHECK · ABERDEEN
Is your roof suitable for solar panels?
A quick checklist for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire homes. Pick your roof direction, shading and roof type for a plain-language answer.
Quick answer
Most Aberdeen roofs facing south, south-east or south-west with little shading are good candidates for solar panels. East and west-facing roofs can also work well. North-facing or heavily shaded roofs need a closer look. Slate, tile and flat roofs can all take panels, and a survey of your home confirms suitability before any quote.
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ROOF SUITABILITY CHECKLIST
Three quick questions about your roof
YOUR RESULT
Good candidate — book a survey to confirm
A south-facing or near-south roof with little shading is a strong starting point for solar. A survey will confirm the roof condition and the right design.
Slate roofs are common in Aberdeen and suit solar well. Installers use dedicated slate fixings to protect the roof.
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WHAT THE SURVEY CHECKS
The checklist is a start, the survey is the answer
A surveyor looks at the roof structure and condition, how shade moves across it through the day, and the most suitable layout for the panels.
They also check your fuse board, where an inverter or battery could go, and handle the SSEN grid notification as part of the installation.
GET A QUOTE
Book a survey of your roof
Tell us about your home and an adviser will arrange a survey, then send a written quote based on what your roof can actually take.
- Survey and written quote, no obligation
- We install through MCS-certified partners
- Interest-free credit available, subject to status.
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QUESTIONS
Is your roof suitable for solar panels?
Does solar work on an east or west-facing roof?
Yes, it often does. East and west roofs catch the morning and evening light, which can suit households who use more electricity at those times. Your survey looks at the layout and shading before a design is agreed.
Can panels go on a slate roof?
Yes. Slate is common across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. Installers use dedicated slate fixings and take extra care with the roof, and the survey confirms the method for your home.
What if my roof is shaded?
Some shade is often manageable with careful panel placement or optimisers. Heavy shade can limit what a system produces, so the survey checks where shade falls through the day.
Is this checklist a substitute for a survey?
No. It is a quick guide to whether your roof is worth a closer look. A survey of your home checks the roof structure, condition, shading and electrics before you receive a written quote.
Find out what your roof can take
Tell us about your home and we will arrange a survey and a written, no-obligation quote.
No obligation · We install through MCS-certified partners · Scottish homes and businesses