How to Prepare Your Property for a Solar Installation

There are many people who are getting ready for the solar revolution as we start 2026. And now is arguably the best time to get into solar energy; during the off-season, consumers can get better pricing, better systems and can get their systems installed with much ease and without any delay at all, which could be a problem for when summer orders get backlogged.

So, if you are a consumer ready to go solar this winter, this blog post will guide you through all the things that need to be done in order to prepare your property for a solar installation. Lets get started with the requisite steps that need to be taken.

Preparing for solar installation

The process for a solar installation is simple enough, however, as the consumer, you’re not supposed to delve into the finer details of the installation itself, rather as the owner of the property, you’re supposed to prepare the property for the installation of the system.

To that end, there are some steps that need to be followed in order to ensure that the installation goes as smoothly as possible, and does not end up affecting the installation or the performance of the solar energy system once it has been installed.

So, lets start by looking at the pre-installation checks and improvements that need to be made before the installation team comes in and starts the actual process of installing and running the solar energy solution.

i. Energy requirements
The first pre-installation process that needs to be done in order to ensure that the actual installation goes as smoothly as possible is understanding your energy requirements, and adequately and strategically identifying where upgrades or replacements can be done to more efficiently utilise this energy addition.

For example, households can always benefit by swapping conventional lights and bulbs with LEDs, which are brighter and use less energy. Similarly, by swapping out older, less efficient appliances for newer ones will also allow the household to reduce overall demand and save more on bills. Furthermore, this will help the team size your solar energy system much more accurately.

ii. Roof assessment
The roof is going to host the most important part of the solar energy system: the solar panels. Therefore, ensuring that your roof is structurally sound, does not have any construction issues or leaks is important.

Another factor for the consideration of the homeowner should be the fact that solar panels are designed to last for decades, and since some homes can be considered old due to their construction, it is important to consider replacing the roof if it is on its last legs, since with the panels on a roof replacement will be impossible or will decommission the system for quite a long time.

iii. Electrical checks
Since the solar energy system is going to be a considerable addition to the electrical system of the household, before the installation team gets into it, the consumer should make sure that the electrical wiring, the panel, fuse boxes and the entire system itself are robust, issue-free and are able to handle the increased input from the solar energy system.

Because without a suitable electrical system, the solar energy system itself could become a dangerous liability. Ensure that the system is able to handle the solar solution.

iv. Clearing obstructions
Households tend to have lots and lots of things on their rooftops; from potted plants and animal enclosures to satellite dishes and other fixtures, which could potentially end up hurting the installation angle of the solar panels, or could pose a shading problem later down the road.

Therefore, in order to avoid any such complications during installation and afterwards, make sure that the roof is clear of obstructions.