Solar Panel Cleaning in Colchester
More and more Colchester roofs carry solar panels, from retrofits on Victorian terraces and 1930s semis to the arrays fitted as standard on many new homes on the northern side of the city. Whatever the setup, dirty glass lets less light through. DB Professional Services cleans solar panels across Colchester with pure water, which leaves no residue behind.
Pricing is per panel, so the quote builder below can give you an exact figure.
How often should solar panels be cleaned in Colchester?
For most Colchester homes, a clean every six to twelve months keeps panels clear. Traffic film near the busier routes into town settles on panels as well as fascias. We charge £8 a panel for up to 16 and £7 a panel for 17 to 25. An 8-panel system is £64. Call 01206 688698.
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What dirties panels in the city
In Colchester the usual culprits are traffic film near the main roads, pollen and sap from street trees in spring, and bird droppings, especially where pigeons roost under the panels. Rain shifts loose dust, but it leaves a thin film behind as it dries, and it barely touches droppings or the lichen that creeps in from the edges of the frame.
Panels on shallow-pitched roofs, or ones overlooking a busy road, tend to need attention more often.
Building work is another source of dirt that people don’t always expect. With so much new housing going up around the edges of the city, and plenty of extensions and loft conversions on the older streets, dust from nearby sites can settle on panels for months. It’s fine and grey, and once it’s been rained on a few times it forms a dull film that sits on the glass. If there’s been building work near you, it’s worth having your panels checked afterwards.
Why pure water
We clean with purified water, which has had its minerals taken out. With nothing dissolved in it, there’s nothing to dry into spots or streaks on the glass, so no detergent is needed and nothing is left behind to attract fresh dirt. The panels are rinsed clean and left to dry naturally.
Does cleaning make a difference?
How much cleaning helps depends on how dirty the panels are. A light layer of dust makes only a small difference, but bird droppings, lichen and a thick traffic film can make a noticeable dent in what your system generates. Many homeowners check their inverter or app before and after a clean to see for themselves.
Panels on Colchester’s newer homes are often fitted on shallow roofs that don’t shed dirt as well as steeper ones. Retrofitted panels on older terraces may sit beside chimneys or under trees that drop debris. Either way, a clean once a year keeps things in good order. While we’re there, if we see anything worrying, such as cracked glass or birds nesting underneath, we’ll let you know.
Panels on garages, porches and extensions can be cleaned on the same visit and are counted in the same total.
Solar cleaning prices in Colchester
It’s charged by the panel. Up to 16 panels, each one is £8, so a typical 10-panel system is £80. From 17 to 25 panels it’s £7 each. Anything above 25 panels, such as a large house or a small business roof, is quoted separately. Pay by card or direct debit.
How often to clean
Once a year suits most Colchester homes, ideally in spring before the long summer days when your panels produce the most. Homes under trees or beside busy roads may want two cleans a year. You can see our other services in the city on our Colchester exterior cleaning page, or read more on our solar panel cleaning page.
Solar panel cleaning questions from Colchester
How much would it cost to clean 22 solar panels?
With more than 16 panels the rate is £7 a panel, so 22 panels comes to £154. A smaller 14-panel system at £8 a panel is £112.
Do you use chemicals on the panels?
No. Pure water does the job without detergents, and it dries clear.
Do you clean panels on new-build homes?
Yes. Newer homes often have panels fitted from the start, and they need cleaning just like any others.
Which parts of Colchester do you cover?
The whole city, including Lexden, Stanway, Highwoods, Greenstead and Mile End. Call 01206 688698.
Can you clean panels on a garage or extension roof?
Yes. They’re priced per panel in the same way, and you can add them to the total for the house.
Areas covered from this page: Colchester, Lexden, Stanway, Highwoods, Greenstead, Mile End, Shrub End, Old Heath, Berechurch and Prettygate.
DB Professional Services, 23 Dahlia Close, CO16 7BU. 01206 688698. Card or direct debit accepted.