Solar installers in Romford.

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

Local context

Solar in Havering: quick guide.

Havering is outer north-east London, and much of its housing dates from the interwar suburban boom, which shapes a solar install:

• 1930s suburban semis. Romford, Hornchurch and Gidea Park filled out with hipped and gabled semis in the 1920s and 1930s, and their broad pitched roofs take panels well and usually need no planning consent.
• Gidea Park and Emerson Park. The Gidea Park garden-suburb conservation area and the larger Emerson Park houses carry design constraints, so panels on prominent roofs there may need extra care.
• Upminster and the rural edge. Upminster and Cranham add newer detached and executive homes, many with clear, well-oriented roof space.
• East or west still works. A south pitch does best, but an east or west roof spreads output across the day and performs well across Havering.
• Get a survey. An installer survey confirms roof direction, condition and the right fixings before you commit.

Grants & support

What help is available in Romford?

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.