Solar First, your local experts in solar panel installation.

If you’re planning to add solar panels to your home or business, choosing the right installer is just as important as choosing the right system. At Solar First, we provide professional, fully accredited solar panel installations across Rutland, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, and Cambridgeshire.

Whether you’re installing solar to save on bills, reduce carbon emissions, or generate your own electricity, our team offers straightforward advice, tailored proposals, and certified workmanship, all delivered with the care and clarity of a trusted local partner.

We take the time to understand your property and energy goals, ensuring that every installation is designed for performance, efficiency, and long-term value. Our local knowledge means we know how to get the best results, whether you’re in a listed building in Stamford, a farmhouse near Uppingham, or a business unit in Corby.

With Solar First, going solar is a hassle-free, high-impact upgrade you can count on.

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What’s Included in Our Installation Service

We make solar simple. Our team takes care of everything, from survey and design to installation and handover, with no jargon, no pressure, and no hidden extras.

Here’s what you can expect:

  • A free, no-obligation property survey
  • Custom system sizing and panel layout design
  • MCS-certified installation by experienced engineers
  • Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) guidance
  • Monitoring app setup (where compatible)
  • Full handover with clear system explanation and documentation

 

Our installations are fully insured, certified, and completed with minimal disruption, so you can start generating your own electricity with confidence.

How the Process Works

We keep the process clear and stress-free:

 

  1. Book your free survey: We visit your property to assess roof space, shading, orientation, and your electricity usage.
  2. Tailored quote & system design: You’ll receive a clear, fixed-price quote with panel layout, expected performance, and return on investment.
  3. Installation day: Our MCS-accredited team installs the panels, inverter, and all cabling, typically within 1–2 days.
  4. System handover & support: We explain how everything works, set up your monitoring (if applicable), and provide certification for SEG registration.
A man in a hard hat working on Solar Panels.
Solar panels on the roof of a house. It looks like it's an extension of a kitchen or utility room.

Why Choose Solar First To Install Your Solar Panels?

We’re based in the heart of Rutland and proudly serve customers throughout the East Midlands. With years of experience and local knowledge, we understand the unique needs of rural and urban properties alike.

Here’s why people choose us:

 

  • MCS, RECC & NIC-accredited engineers
  • No pushy sales tactics — just honest advice
  • Local knowledge and fast response times
  • Transparent pricing and tailored designs
  • Hundreds of satisfied customers across Oakham, Stamford, Kettering, Market Harborough and beyond.

Future-Proof Your Property

With energy prices rising and sustainability more important than ever, now is the ideal time to invest in solar. Installed correctly, solar panels offer long-term savings, reduced reliance on the grid, and protection from future energy price hikes.

We’ll help you maximise your return through smart panel placement, performance monitoring, and optional battery storage integration. It’s not just an upgrade, it’s a future-proofing strategy for your home or business.

Get in touch for more information.

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Ready to generate your own electricity?

Get in touch today for a free survey and no-obligation quote. We’ll help you get solar right from day one.

Screwing into a solar panel during installation.