Newark, NottsBased in Newark, Nottinghamshire: covering Notts, Lincs & Leics 07979 103776·info@elevationhighaccessservices.co.uk· - HomeAboutServices Areas Our WorkReviewsContactFree quote Home / Services / Solar panel cleaning # Solar panel cleaning in Newark,reached safely from the platform,so your panels can do their job. Dirt and bird droppings on panels cut the light reaching them. Get them cleaned from a stable platform, without anyone walking on your roof. Get my free quote 13 years in construction · £5m public liability 13 years in construction £5m public liability IPAF certified operator LOLER certified machine Free quotes & site visits The service ## Why solar panels need cleaning Solar panels need light on their surface to generate electricity. Over time, dust, pollen, traffic grime, leaves and bird droppings build up on the glass. Rain helps with loose dust, but stuck-on dirt and droppings stay put. Cleaning is for homeowners, farms and businesses with roof-mounted panels who want them in the condition they were installed to work in. It's worth booking if your panels look visibly dirty or streaked from the ground, there are bird droppings on them, or you're near fields, trees or busy roads. Panels sit on the roof, which makes access the hard part. Working from a tracked cherry picker means the panels are reached from alongside, not by standing on tiles between the arrays. If it's left ## What dirty panels cost you Anything that blocks light from reaching the cells limits what the panels can produce. Bird droppings in particular can cover part of a panel and stay there until removed. Dirty panels are also harder to inspect. Cracks, loose fixings or nesting birds underneath are easier to spot when the panels are clean and someone is looking at them up close. Trying to clean panels yourself from a ladder is genuinely dangerous, and stepping on a roof between panels risks breaking tiles. ### Common mistakes to avoid Climbing onto the roof or using a ladder to reach panels. - Ignoring bird activity under panels until it becomes a nesting problem. - Assuming rain will clean everything off. - Letting someone walk across the tiles to reach the array. How it works ## From first call to finished job - Step 1 ### Free quote Tell us how many panels you have and where they are. Quotes are free. - Step 2 ### Assessment before set-up Every job is assessed before setting up the machine. - Step 3 ### Panels checked From the platform, the panels are looked at up close before cleaning. - Step 4 ### Cleaning The panels are cleaned working from the platform. - Step 5 ### Finish You're told about anything noticed, such as bird activity underneath, that may need attention. Why it matters ## What you get ### More light on the cells Removing dirt and droppings lets the panels receive the light they were designed for. ### No standing on your roof Access from the platform avoids broken tiles around the array. ### Close-up check Cleaning is a chance to spot bird activity or damage early. ### Pairs with bird guards If birds are getting under the panels, bird guards can be fitted too. ### Insured £5 million public liability insurance. ### Wide coverage Panels across Newark and up to 40–50 miles around. In detail ## Solar panel cleaning in detail Where your panels are and what is around them affects how quickly they get dirty. ### Homes Domestic arrays are often on the rear roof slope, which is where the compact, 780mm-wide tracked machine is useful for getting through side gates. ### Rural properties and farms Dust from fields and agricultural work can build up quickly on panels in rural parts of Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire. ### Commercial buildings Larger arrays on business premises benefit from the 18m working height to reach panels across a wide roof. ### Bird droppings Droppings are the most stubborn dirt on panels. Where birds are nesting under the array, fitting bird guards stops the problem at source. ### Why access is the hard part Solar panels are fixed to the roof, often across most of a slope, which leaves very little safe space around them. Reaching them by ladder means stretching across glass at height, and reaching them on foot means walking on tiles between and around the array. Both are risky, for the person and for the roof. A tracked cherry picker puts a stable, guarded platform alongside the panels instead. The Teupen LEO 18 GT reaches up to 18 metres working height and compacts to 780mm wide, so arrays on rear roof slopes, garages and outbuildings are usually reachable through a garden gate. Ground conditions need to be suitable, and every job is assessed before setting up. ### What a close look can reveal Seeing panels at close range during cleaning is a chance to notice things that are invisible from the ground: nesting material poking out from underneath, droppings building up at the lower edge, or tiles around the array that have slipped. Anything noticed is reported to you, and if birds are the problem, guards can be fitted to close the gap under the panels. ### Homes, farms and businesses Domestic arrays tend to be smaller but harder to reach, often over conservatories or at the back of terraces. Farm and commercial arrays are larger and higher, where the working height becomes more important. The same compact tracked machine suits both, which is why solar panel cleaning is offered across Newark, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Leicestershire. ### Panels on low-pitched and flat roofs Panels on low-pitched or flat roofs don't shed water and dirt as easily as those on steeper slopes. Rain tends to pool along the lower edge and leave a line of grime as it dries. These arrays often need cleaning more regularly, and access to flat roofs on extensions and commercial buildings is straightforward from the platform. ### Planning a regular clean Rather than waiting until the panels look obviously dirty from the ground, many owners prefer to plan cleaning around the seasons, for example after spring pollen or before the brighter months. If you'd like regular visits, mention it when you call and it can be discussed with your quote. Cleaning can also be combined with other work at height during the same visit, such as gutter cleaning, roof cleaning or fitting bird guards, which saves setting up the machine twice. ### Asking for a quote To price solar panel cleaning, it helps to know how many panels you have, which roof they're on, how high the roof is and how the machine would reach that side of the property, for example through a side gate or across a driveway. A photo of the array from the ground is ideal. Quotes are free, and if you'd also like the gutters cleaned or bird guards fitted, mention it so everything can be priced together. Covering Newark and up to 40–50 miles around, including solar panel cleaning in Nottingham, solar panel cleaning in Lincoln, solar panel cleaning in Grantham, solar panel cleaning in Mansfield, solar panel cleaning in Retford, solar panel cleaning in Leicester, solar panel cleaning in Oakham, solar panel cleaning in Stamford. See all areas we cover. Questions ## Solar panel cleaning: frequently asked questions ### How much does solar panel cleaning cost? It depends on the number of panels and access. Quotes are free, get in touch. ### How often should solar panels be cleaned? It depends on where you live and what's around the panels. Properties near fields, trees or roads tend to need it more often. ### Do you walk on the roof to clean panels? No. The panels are reached from the cherry picker platform. ### Is solar panel cleaning guaranteed? No. The guarantee covers repair and installation work only, not cleaning. ### Can you stop pigeons nesting under my panels? Yes, bird guard installation for solar panels is a separate service and can be done on the same visit. ### How long does it take? Most domestic arrays are done in a single visit. ### Do you work weekends? Yes, weekend jobs are taken. ### Which areas do you cover? Newark, Nottingham, Lincoln, Grantham, Mansfield, Retford, Leicester, Oakham, Stamford and up to 40–50 miles from Newark. ### Can you check for birds while cleaning? Yes. Any signs of birds nesting under the panels will be pointed out, and bird guards can be fitted if needed. ### Do you clean panels on outbuildings and garages? Yes, provided the platform can be set up safely. Every job is assessed before setting up. ### What do you need from me for a quote? The number of panels, where they are on the property and a photo from the ground if possible. Quotes are free. ### Are you insured to work on my roof? Yes. The business holds £5 million public liability insurance, the machine carries an in-date LOLER certificate and Dennis holds an IPAF ticket. ### Can you reach panels on the back of my house? Usually. The machine compacts to 780mm wide to fit through gates and side passages, as long as ground conditions are suitable. ## Related services ### Bird guard installation Keep birds out from under solar panels, roofs and walls. Bird guard installation services ### Roof cleaning Bring tired, dirty roofs back to a clean finish. Roof cleaning services ### Roof surveys & inspections Roof and high-level inspections with photos and a detailed report recommending the action to take. Roof surveys & inspections services ## Get your solar panels clean again. Free quotes. Every job assessed before setting up. £5 million public liability insurance. Call anytime; weekend jobs taken. 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