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Solar panels for homes in Ashford and East Kent

Brightfield Solar designs and installs home solar panel and battery systems across Ashford and East Kent. We're MCS-certified, which means your system qualifies for export payments, and we've installed on more than 900 local homes since 2016.

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Is solar worth it for a typical three-bedroom house?

For most three-bedroom homes in East Kent with a south, east or west-facing roof, yes. A typical 4 kW system costs £6,000–£8,000 installed and, at current electricity prices, pays for itself in roughly 8 to 11 years. The panels are warrantied for 25 years.

Whether it's worth it for your house depends on three things: roof direction, how much electricity you use during the day, and whether you add a battery. We check all three for free before quoting.

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How much do solar panels cost in 2026?

System	Suits	Typical installed price
3 kW	1–2 bedroom homes	£5,000–£6,500
4 kW	3 bedroom homes	£6,000–£8,000
4 kW + 5 kWh battery	Homes with high evening use	£9,500–£12,000

Prices include scaffolding, installation, registration and a 10-year workmanship guarantee. You'll get a fixed written quote after a free survey.

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How long does installation take?

Most home installations take one to two days. Scaffolding usually goes up the day before. You'll need to be in for the first morning and for the handover at the end, when we show you the app and check everything works.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need planning permission for solar panels? In most cases, no. Solar panels on a house roof are usually "permitted development" in England. Exceptions include listed buildings and some conservation areas; we check this during the survey.

Will solar panels work in winter? Yes, but they produce less. Panels generate electricity from daylight, not heat, so they still work on cold, bright days. Expect most of your yearly generation between April and September.

Can I sell electricity back to the grid? Yes. With an MCS-certified installation, you can sign up to a Smart Export Guarantee tariff with an energy supplier and be paid for the electricity you export.

How do I get a quote? Book a free survey. We'll look at your roof, your bills and your usage, then send a fixed written quote within three working days.

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