Solar installers in Medway & Maidstone.

Sun figures from PVGIS; roof estimates include solar data from Google. How we measure.

Local context

Solar in Medway & Maidstone: quick guide.

The Medway Towns and Maidstone sit along the River Medway, and the housing mix shapes a solar install:

• Historic riverside quarters. Rochester, Chatham dockyard and Maidstone town centre have older brick terraces, Georgian frontages and conservation areas with extra consent checks.
• Postwar and modern estates. Gillingham, Rainham, Strood and the Kings Hill and Aylesford developments add plenty of homes with clean, well-oriented pitches.
• Ragstone and older roofs. Some Kentish homes carry peg-tile or heavier coverings, so a surveyor checks battens and fixings on older properties.
• Daylight, not just direct sun. An east or west pitch spreads output across the day and performs well; a clear south face does best of all.
• Get a survey. An installer survey confirms roof direction, condition and the right fixings before you commit.

Grants & support

What help is available in Medway & Maidstone?

Solar and battery installations across the UK are currently zero-rated for VAT until 31 March 2027 — a straight saving on the installed price for every household, with no application needed. In England, ECO4 and the Warm Homes scheme can help eligible lower-income households with energy-efficiency measures through their energy supplier or local council.

Eligibility for grant schemes depends on your income, home and circumstances, and the schemes change. We keep the current picture on one page rather than guess what you'll qualify for.