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In-roof and on-roof solar PV panels, fitted by roofers who make sure the roof underneath is sound and stays watertight — with the electrics done by an MCS-registered electrician.
Up to 25-year guarantee* on qualifying systems · 20+ years’ experience · free survey
Before you start
Panels stay on a roof for decades. These are the things we check first, so you don’t pay to take them off again later.
Anything loose or broken is fixed before panels go over it. Afterwards it’s much harder to reach.
On an older roof the layers under the tiles may be near the end. We check before fixing anything to them.
Leaks around chimneys and walls are easier and cheaper to fix before a solar array is in the way.
South-facing roofs with little shade suit panels best, but east and west-facing roofs can work well too.
Your options
Two ways to fit panels. Each card says what it’s best for.
Best for: New roofs and re-roofs, and anyone who wants the panels to sit flush.
The panels take the place of the tiles in that area and sit level with the roof, in a tray system that keeps it watertight.
Best for: Existing roofs that are in good condition.
Panels fixed on rails above your tiles, with brackets that pass under the tiles and fix into the rafters.
What you get
The roof side of a solar job is where most problems start, and it’s the part we know best.
If the roof needs work later, the panels have to come off first, and that adds cost. If your roof is near the end of its life, it can make sense to re-roof and fit in-roof panels at the same time.
How it works
Four steps, and you know what’s happening at every one of them.
We check the roof, which way it faces and any shading, and talk you through in-roof and on-roof.
An itemised price covering the roofing work, the panels and the electrics.
Scaffold up, brackets or trays fitted, and the panels installed.
The electrics connected by an MCS-registered electrician, the roof checked and the site cleared.
Our guarantee
Qualifying new roof systems come with a guarantee of up to 25 years on workmanship and materials, depending on the system. The exact length and terms for your job are written into your quote before you agree to anything. We only guarantee full new systems: a repair fixes one part of an older roof, so we tell you plainly what it will and won’t do.
Credentials
Standards we work to on every roof, from a slipped tile to a full re-roof.
CITB trained
NVQ qualified
Finance partner
Finance options available
At District Roofing Limited, we understand some customers prefer to pay with finance, so we’ve partnered with established credit brokers, Ideal4Finance, to enable you to spread the cost with monthly payments.
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Reviews
Real reviews from real customers — 80+ of them.
4.9 stars · 80+ reviews
“From start to finish Aiden and his team have been brilliant. Said it would take 2/3 days and it did! The overall finish of our roof is fantastic, and all the time they were here they were professional, organised and very tidy.”
“Aiden and his guys always do a first class job and are very reliable. We have done various projects with them and are extremely happy with how clean and efficient they are.”
“very quick service. Repaired a leak in the roof due to bad weather. Very professional and reasonably price would definitely reccomend!”
“Excellent service, really happy with the finish on our anthracite fibre glass flat roof, couldn’t recommend enough!”
Extension roof
“District roofing striped the existing roof, which was 46 square metres,rebored it and fibre glassed it within 3 days ,5 people doing it , really pleased with what they done , would highly recommend this company”
Roofing work
“The work to be carried out was agreed in advance and my personal preferences were entertained even though they weren't the easiest options. When the work started, it was carried out very efficiently by a good-natured team that were very respectful and polite. The quality of the work was very good and I am very pleased with the results. When I questionned anything, I was given good answers and responses.”
Flat roof
“Brilliant communication, good advice, fairly priced.”
Pin Tile Roof
“Great service. District done an excellent job of a tricky pin tile roof. Aidan gets back you in timely manner from quote to finish. The chaps on site where friendly and kept the place clean and tidy. No hesitation in recommending!”
Cladding work
“Aiden and his team quoted me for some cladding work we wanted. Quote was good so asked him to proceed, Aiden advised the work would not be completed until March. They then he called and came round this week and completed the work. Fantastic job looks great and the work area was left clean and tidy. Highly recommend Aiden and his team for any roofing or cladding work. Thank you and your team”
“efficient work, helpful, produced good work. thank you Aiden I'm really pleased with my new roof.”
“Great services I could not be happier with the service I received. Would defiantly recommend. Thanks guys.”
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FAQs
The electrical connection, inverter and commissioning are done by an MCS-registered electrician District Roofing works with. We look after the roof, the mounting and the panels.
Yes. If the roof needs repairs after the panels are fitted, they have to come off first. We check the tiles, felt, battens and flashings at the survey and tell you if anything needs doing.
In-roof panels sit flush and suit a new roof or a re-roof. On-roof panels sit on rails above the tiles and suit an existing roof in good condition. We recommend one at the survey.
Often, yes, if the roof is sound. If it is near the end of its life we will tell you, because replacing it later means taking the panels off first.
Tell us what’s going on with your roof. We’ll come out, have a proper look and give you a written quote — free, and with no pressure to go ahead.
