Contact Solar Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Looking at 509 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their professionalism, helpfulness, and friendly approach across all departments, from initial contact to installation. Many people found the overall service to be excellent, with a smooth and straightforward process from start to finish. Reviewers frequently highlighted the exceptional customer service, noting prompt responses, clear explanations, and a supportive attitude that made the user experience very positive. However, some customers also noted issues with communication, experiencing delays in updates and needing to chase for information regarding their project's progress. A few people mentioned prolonged waits for scaffolding setup or installation, and occasional lack of clarity on plans, leading to some frustration.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I didn’t know who to approach for a quote on solar panels. There are so many ads you see these days! I contacted my Energy Co, EDF, who recommended Contact Solar. A great experience from start to fini... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Contact Solar made our transition to solar so simple. They came up with a proposal that was just right for our needs, arranged trouble-free installation and sorted export tariffs with EDF all via a fe... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simple and easy process made so by the friendly and efficient staff who made each step happen without any issues right from the start. They didn't want to sell us a product that wasn't right for... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From my first point of contact to. Completion was excellent. Once I accepted the quote. (There was no forceful sales) everything run smoothly . Surveyor was great. Scaffolding guys great, Ele... See more

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Company details

  1. #17 of 32 best companies in Solar Energy Contractor
  2. #12 of 14 best companies in Electrical installation service
  3. #21 of 43 best companies in Energy Equipment and Solutions
  4. #15 of 38 best companies in Green energy supplier
  5. #25 of 54 best companies in Solar Energy Company
  6. #21 of 47 best companies in Solar energy equipment supplier

About Contact Solar

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We are Contact Solar, part of the EDF Group. We're a trusted solar panel and battery storage experts providing end-to-end solar PV installations across the UK.

Why Contact Solar?

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  • ⌛ Over 12 years trading
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  • 🚀 Lifetime support promise
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Have dealt with contact seller about 14…

Have dealt with contact seller about 14 years ago with my original solar installation. It it seemed only natural to go back to them for a battery installation. Again top marks for the equipment and the installation. Only criticism is the time delay from the order to having the batteries installed was nearly 5 months. Other than that all was good.

5 May 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Can't be faulted

This was one of the best experiences I have had having work done on our property. From the start talking to Louie and working out what we needed and getting us a good price. He also gave me good advice as to what to look for as I was getting quotes elsewhere. He was friendly and knowledgeable and never pressurised me to make a sale. Other companies I got quotes from seemed a bit dodgy in comparison. Everything went through well and it all happened as and when we were told it would. All the approvals were put in place and the survey completed. The scaffolding was erected very professionally followed by the installation that was done in one day. The guys who fitted it were brilliant and friendly. They talked me through what they were going to do and kept me informed as they went during the day. The system was up and running that day and is excellent. Many thanks to all the staff at Contact Solar that I delt with as they were professional and friendly. Louie and Ellie were the ones I dealt with the most but all were great. I would have no problem recommending getting a system fitted by Contact Solar.

13 May 2026
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Contact Solar PV and battery installation

The initial approach to Contact Solar was informative and professional. They explained the system and timetable from quote to install very clearly with no pressure. The price was very competitive with other companies as well as offering a discount for being an EDF customer. The installation went smoothly although I felt that the installer could have spent more time going over the operation of the controls.
I noted an issue with the system operation in the days following commissioning and got in touch with Contact. The installer came back promptly and found the CT transformer was positioned wrongly. This was corrected and all was well.
I noticed a small amount of roof verge damage after the installation and contacted Contact Solar who dealt with the issue. I believed it was caused by the scaffolders but it took some time to get agreement on how to proceed. This was completed to my satisfaction. I am very happy with the installation, hardware and operation of the system and it is delivering very good savings in electricity costs.
Overall Contact Solar were a very good company to deal with and provide a very professional service and I would have no issues recommending them.

13 May 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good company

Good company, Excellent Fitting Team. Office staff Outstanding, process from start to finish with NO issues. I do not have anything but praise thank you

12 May 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good Professional company

Ok the experience was a bit lengthy for my taste eventually taking 27 weeks and it felt sometime we were going around in circles. However the team were helpful and professional credit to Andy, the survey was carried out and completed an Carl was very accommodating and helpful, scaffolding was erected without issue thanks to Ellie, installation was fast and professional, I will update should there be any issues. But currently the proof is In The pudding our energy consumption has dropped significantly, Thanks to Joanne for the efficient handover .

7 May 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Process, Install and after sales

The pre installation was great, details and communication were excellent. The scaffording was errected quickly, installation happened in a day and a bit with the staff being courteous, communication was great and all aspects of the install was explained beforehand with the work taking place as promised and to the spec detailed on the quote. All staff from Contact Solar (pre sales, admin team, on site, post install) were professional and gave great personable customer service at all times, a brilliant experience and I would recommend Contact Solar and EDF wholeheartedly, hence I added this review.

11 May 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It helps if you know what you want.

This was the second house I installed solar panels on, first time with contact solar. I felt I had more control over the specification and positioning of the components than the first time. I was underwhelmed with the amount of battery backup the first time. Prices, technology and availability do vary over the years, so maybe at the time it was good option. Now, however, I wanted a large battery capacity.
The design of the layout went smoothly, price was acceptable. Time to actual installation was a bit long, but probably due to World events. The tracking of performance of the solar installation (via app) is good, I haven't tried the website version.
Very happy with the acquisition.

29 April 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good Experience with Contact Solar

We had a very good experience with Contact Solar from initial enquiry through to installation and commissioning. The sales team took time with us to find the right system, the quote was competitive, Installers were very knowledgeable, helpful and flexible in location of our battery and gateway and the scaffolders respectful of our property.
We were EDF customers and the Contact Solar team handled the transition very well covering all the applications for moving on to an export tariff. Communication was very good throughout the process, keeping us informed of progress and responding quickly to any questions which we had. Overall a very good experience.

7 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

BLAMING IRAN WAR FOR 16 WEEK DELAY-…

BLAMING IRAN WAR FOR 16 WEEK DELAY- WHAT A JOKE.

I placed an order for solar panels on 9th Jan 2026. Was told approx 6 weeks which would be 20th Feb, 16 weeks later and no panels I got an email from their Field Operations Manager stating ‘ I appreciate you have waited longer than you would have liked, but it’s partly to do with the Iran war’ in their words (which started 28th Feb). HAHA if they completed on time the war hadn’t of even started. Blaming 16 weeks for any reason is ridiculous, especially as I chased them at least 25 times, what a JOKE

1 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Contact Solar

Hello Dan,

We’re sorry to see your further feedback on this.

We recognise that the timeline has been longer than originally expected and understand the frustration this has caused. As outlined previously, the duration of this project has been influenced by factors outside of our control, including requirements managed by the local DNO, while we have continued to progress all elements within our control.

Given the concerns raised and your ongoing dissatisfaction, we have taken the decision not to proceed, as we do not believe this would lead to a positive outcome for either party.

We have arranged for the scaffolding to be removed as soon as possible and will conclude matters in line with our agreed terms.

Kind regards,
Contact Solar

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service from start to finish.

Right from the beginning the person providing the quote took time to understand what I wanted and was very helpful during three conversations and subsequent revisions/alternatives. It was reassuring that I spoke to the same person each time.
The other companies from whom I received quotes all required up front deposits whereas Contact Solar required one single payment upon completion. This was a factor in my decision making because it removed any financial risk on part.
The installation team were very helpful in agreeing cable routes to minimise detrimental visual appearance. They installed 8 panels, 3 batteries and an inverter all in one day.
The handover team have acted very quickly with various documents and certificates and liaising with my electricity provider.

30 April 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

Plenty of information and updates received. All installed fine in time for the sunny weather, and generating loads of excess energy to sell back to the grid via their generous introductory tariff

21 April 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very Positive Experience

Had our EDF / Solar Connect solar power system installed yesterday. It was a very positive experience, system installed exactly as quoted, surveyed and scheduled. Installation team were very friendly, polite and proficient, installation was very neat and the site left clean and tidy. Full installation - 13 panels on 2 roof planes, all wiring, battery and inverter installed, commissioned and integrated with existing power supply in around 8 hours. Well done! Very competitive pricing too!

29 April 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My Solar system installation

The scaffolders and the solar system installers were very polite and knowledgeable. They got on with the job without involving us. Before they left they explained the system. One thing they didn't make clear and maybe I didn't ask is how much the network will pay and whether there is a limit to how much to export. Contact Solar have come back and clarified both points.

17 April 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 star service all the way

Great experience from beginning to end. The sales team are very professional and the equipment is great quality on first inspection. The install contractor who installed my equipment were very considerate and had a passion to make the install look good and meet my requirements to minimise impact of install on the appearance of my property. I would definitely recommend Contact Solar to anyone considering in investing in quality solar and battery solutions.

28 April 2026

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