Type your WA address and we'll show you your roof from above. The same satellite view installers use to do their first assessment. Spot tree shading, check the orientation, see the condition - all before you book a quote.
Anywhere in WA. Don't worry about exact formatting - "12 Smith St, Joondalup" works fine.
These are the same things a quoting installer is mentally clocking when they look at your roof for the first time.
In WA the sweet spot is north-facing (we're in the southern hemisphere, sun tracks north). East and west also work well — east captures morning sun, west captures afternoon. South-facing roofs are the worst but still viable with the right system.
Look for any tall trees casting shadow on the roof at the satellite image's time of day. Shadow patterns will move across the year. A single shadow that hits panels can reduce output by 20-40% — the installer will know how to work around it but you should expect to discuss.
Hard to tell perfectly from satellite, but look for obvious issues — patched sections, lots of moss, very old tiles. Solar systems have a 25-year warranty, so the roof underneath needs to last that long. If your roof is over 20 years old, ask the installer about replacing it first.
A 6.6 kW system needs about 30-40 m² of clear roof space. A 10 kW system needs about 50-60 m². Most WA houses have plenty. If you have a complex roof with lots of small sections, the installer might suggest a smaller system or split it across multiple sections.
If you've lived in your home for years, you've probably never seen its roof outline. But this is the first thing every installer looks at. Knowing what's on your roof before you talk to them puts you in a much stronger position - you can ask sharper questions and spot anyone who's not paying attention.
We'll match you with up to 3 SAA-accredited WA installers. They'll quote you within 24 hours, factoring in what they see on your roof. Free for you.
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