Roof inspections, repairs and weatherproofing before, during and after solar panel installation — across Portsmouth and Hampshire.
Solar panel installations are typically guaranteed for 25 years or more. Bolting them onto a roof that has 5-10 years of life left in it is a slow-motion mistake — the cost of removing and refitting panels later is significant, and most solar installation companies don't quote for the underlying roof condition. CJH Roofing carries out pre-solar roof inspections, any repairs or tile replacements needed, and works alongside solar installation companies across Portsmouth and Hampshire to plan layout, weatherproof penetrations and make-good once the panels are fitted. We don't sell or install solar panels ourselves — that stays with specialist solar firms — but we make sure the roof below is fit for the next quarter-century. If your installer hasn't asked for a roof condition report, get one before you commit to the job. The £80-£150 spent on a proper inspection now saves the cost of a panel-removal-and-refit further down the line.
Photographic survey, written report on tiles, battens, underlay, lead and chimney detail. Tells you and your solar installer where the roof stands.
Cracked, slipped or end-of-life tiles replaced before panels are fitted, so you're not paying twice to access them later.
Older roof structures occasionally need bracing or rafter reinforcement to take panel loads — we'll flag and quote where that's the case.
Coordination on panel positioning, mounting points and avoiding sensitive areas (valleys, abutments, lead detail).
Once panels are fitted, we re-inspect the penetration points and weatherings, dressing in fresh lead or seal where needed.
Where tiles are removed for cabling or mounting, we match the existing roof so the finish is clean rather than patched.
Scaffolding shared between the solar firm and ourselves where scheduling allows, saving you on access costs.
If your roof needs replacing within 10 years, we'll tell you — and recommend doing the re-roof first or together with the solar install rather than after.
We come out, climb up, take photos and explain what we find in plain English. No charge, no follow-up sales calls.
Itemised, fixed-price quote within 48 hours. Materials specified by name. No hidden extras on the day.
Agreed date booked, fully scaffolded where needed, all materials delivered to site before we start.
10-year workmanship guarantee, site swept clean, after-photos sent before we collect payment.
Honest indicative pricing. Real quotes depend on access and condition. Free written quote within 48 hours.
Pre-solar roof inspection and condition report
From £80
Typical range £80-£150 depending on roof complexity
Tile replacement and pre-solar repairs
From Quoted
Quoted separately based on what the inspection finds
Post-installation weatherproofing check
From £120
Re-inspection and lead dressing around panel mountings
Scaffolding
Scaffolding is usually quoted separately. Most jobs require scaffolding ranging from £300-£1,500+ depending on size, number of lifts and access. We arrange and supply scaffolding as part of the overall package — it's included in your written quote so there are no surprises.
All prices indicative. Free written quote within 48 hours.
A few examples of recent solar panel roofing work we've completed in and around Portsmouth.
Pre-solar inspection on a Portsmouth new-build development revealed cracked plain tiles and inadequate underlay laps where the panel mounts would sit. We replaced the tiles, re-laid the membrane to spec and produced a condition report the solar installer used to confirm the roof was fit for a 25-year panel guarantee.
After solar panel installation on a Portsmouth semi-detached, the installer needed tiles lifted for cabling runs. We matched the existing plain tiles, re-laid them around the mounting brackets and dressed fresh lead soakers behind the rails to maintain the roof's weatherproofing for the full 25-year panel lifespan.
We provide solar panel roofing across Portsmouth, Hampshire and within 40 miles of our Portsmouth base.
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Solar panels carry 25-year guarantees. If the roof beneath them needs replacing within 10 years, panels have to be removed and refitted — that's typically £1,500-£3,000 of avoidable cost. A pre-solar inspection tells you whether the roof has the lifespan to match the panels.
Slipped tiles, leaks, storm damage and isolated faults — fixed properly the first time.
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Complete roof replacements built to last 50+ years. Premium materials, 10-year workmanship guarantee.
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EPDM, felt and single-ply membrane flat roofing for extensions, garages and dormers. Long material guarantees.
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