HIES Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Considering 471 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the staff for their exceptional professionalism and technical knowledge, noting that installations are handled smoothly, cleanly, and efficiently from start to finish. Many people also appreciate the clear communication, helpful guidance, and ongoing reassurance provided throughout the entire process by the dedicated team. However, some customers also noted significant issues with dispute resolution and perceived a lack of proper consumer safeguards or support from the organization. A few other people also felt that certain projects suffered from frustrating delays, unexpected extra costs, or poor handling by the management during implementation.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Politeness of the guys whilst working for two days at our house (David, Lee & Davy) plus electrician Mike who also spend the second full day working here. Very professional job carried by a well exp... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had already had a some quotes from other solar companies, and I almost went with another company, a dear friend and colleague passed me details for this company, really pleased I did, Andrew and... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Solar is a big investment with a slow return - Optimising is important and also having the assurance, just in case something goes wrong. HIES gives you that assurance and ensures compliance with stan... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From start to finish Aira were great, especially the everyone that completed the install. Very professional, neat and tidy work. Everything arrived on the morningnof fitting, with the fitters arriving... See more

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HIES is committed to the highest standards in consumer protection for the home energy sector. Through our Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) approved Consumer Code and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) service, we promote fairness, accountability, and protection for both homeowners and installers.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A good company to work with

A good company to work with. Staff friendly and efficient. System works well and no post installation works needed.

2 February 2026
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Reply from HIES

Hi there, William. We are pleased to hear that your installers were friendly. Thank you for leaving a positive review. Kind regards, HIES.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Slow process

Slow process

14 May 2026
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Reply from HIES

Good afternoon, Stephen. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We understand that you felt the process was slow. If you would like to discuss this further with us, please do not hesitate to contact our customer service team on 0344 324 5242 or at info@hiesscheme.org.uk. Kind regards, HIES.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The equipment was installed by polite…

The equipment was installed by polite and friendly team and the equipment works well.

7 April 2026
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Reply from HIES

Good morning, Gareth. Thank you for taking the time to leave a positive review. We are pleased to hear that your installers were polite and friendly. Kind regards, HIES.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

HAPPY WITH ALL CRC STAFF

HAPPY WITH ALL CRC STAFF. INSTALLER AND CUSTOMER SUPPORT VERY GOOD.

26 March 2026
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Reply from HIES

Good morning, Julie. We are pleased to hear that you are happy with your installers and the customer support. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Kind regards, HIES.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Communication from HIES is good

Communication from HIES is good. Made me feel that should there be a problem, they'd be there to help. Recommended. Best have backup when spending lots with a tradesperson. Thankfully my installer was super.

11 May 2026
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Reply from HIES

Good morning, Chris. Thank you for taking the time to leave a positive review. We are thrilled to hear that communication with HIES has been good and that your installer was superb. Kind regards, HIES.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Zest energy is very good company

Zest energy is very good company. If I have a problem with solar panels set-up they are there when I phone to help. Very pleased with them.

8 April 2026
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Reply from HIES

Hi John, we are thrilled to hear that you are pleased with Zest Energy. Thank you for leaving a positive review. Kind regards, HIES.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A friendly, helpful and effective team.

We chose this company because they were friendly, local and had good reviews. We can certainly say we were not disappointed. From initial plans to the handing over process Domelec have been easy to communicate with, listening to our requirements during the planning stage, quick to answer queries and effective when resolving the few issues we have encountered. The team have all been really kind and supportive. The solar panels and battery look great and have been really effective so far. One member of the team helped us to connect to the app and talked us through the main features before they left on instillation day. The office team have been very flexible about how we pay and have efficiently done all the necessary paperwork to get the appropriate certificates for our system. I would definitely recommend Domelec if you are considering going solar.

9 April 2026
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Reply from HIES

Hi Joanna, thank you for taking the time to leave a positive review. We are delighted to hear that Domelec Electrical & Solar Limited was easy to communicate with and friendly. Kind regards, HIES.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

professional salesman, not so for the panel installers

the initial point of contact with Jack the salesman was great. He had all the relevant knowledge and provided information , very professional

electrician / roofers installing panels need a bit more customer facing skills.

Example, men who installed the panels did not even notify me that they finished .. they simply walked away and left the electrician behind.

7 April 2026
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Reply from HIES

Good morning, Simon. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are pleased to hear that your initial point of contact with the sales team was very professional. We understand your feedback regarding your experience with the installers and their customer-facing skills. If you wish to discuss this further, please contact us on 0344 324 5242 or at info@hiesscheme.org.uk. Kind regards, HIES.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent communication

Excellent communication, great service overall. Reassured on the process and support available.

8 May 2026
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Reply from HIES

Hi Kaz, thank you for your review. We are thrilled to hear that you received excellent communication and a great service overall. Kind regards, HIES.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I got in touch with this organisation…

I got in touch with this organisation at the end of March as I am having lots of issues with a solar installation completed by Effective Home.

I provided HIES with all the information they requested and copies of email correspondence between myself and Effective Home.

I found that HIES did nothing to help my case whatsoever and did not do anything to address my issues with Effective Home .

18 March 2026
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Reply from HIES

Hi Simon, we're sorry to hear you feel disappointed with your experience. We take all feedback seriously and would encourage you to contact us directly at info@hiesscheme.org.uk so we can discuss your concerns further. Kind regards, HIES.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great savings cleaner environment

Giving me a great information about how to save money on electricity bills and how to make a contribution to the environment by reducing carbon dioxide and that exactly what I want saving money on electricity and my house is greener and there products it delivered what they said
Thank you very much

4 May 2026
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Reply from HIES

Good morning, thank you for your 5* review. We are pleased to hear that you have been provided with great information. Kind regards, HIES.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely great that traders have this assoc

Absolutely great that traders association keeps an eye on their members and checks up on their work and their attitude to the job carried out gives consumers a great deal of peace of mind

3 May 2026
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Reply from HIES

Hi Brian, thank you for your review. We are thrilled to hear your positive feedback and that you have received peace of mind through our services. Kind regards, HIES.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The whole experience was like a…

The whole experience was like a military operation i served 22 years in the Royal Airforce as an electronic engineer thank you Deborah and Charlie team.
All the horror stories are unfounded I now have a home which is warm everywhere and the water pressure is amazing.

26 March 2026
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Reply from HIES

Good morning, thank you for your review. We are so pleased to hear the positive feedback regarding your installation. Enjoy your new product! Kind regards, HIES.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

HIES Insurance for Solar Installation

This service was offered as part of my Octopus Solar panel and battery installation. HIES emailed me with all the details of the insurance included, this was a great piece of mind as with any large personal investment it is great the know you have some backup.
I can highly recommend HIES as they kept me informed throughout the process of their services.

4 December 2025
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Reply from HIES

Hi there, Jeremy. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience with HIES. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Kind regards, HIES.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The sales and installation team did an…

The sales and installation team did an amazing job from start to finish! I recommend Mercia to anyone looking to install solar & batteries!

20 March 2026
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Reply from HIES

Good morning, Paul. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are thrilled to hear that Mercia Electrical Ltd did an amazing job from start to finish. Kind regards, HIES.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I am unsure what your company does and…

I am unsure what your company does and what it’s roll is. I vetted the installer through online recommendations. There was no deposit for you to protect. The Installers guarantee was sufficient. Your Customer Support was never required and no dispute resolution either. I see this company as a completely unnecessary addition that we have not needed during this process.

29 April 2026
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Reply from HIES

Hi there, thank you for the feedback. We're sorry to hear your 1* feedback. We'd welcome talking to you about who HIES is and what we do, or you can explore our website https://www.hiesscheme.org.uk/. If you want to reach out directly, email us at info@hiesscheme.org.uk or contact us on 0344 324 5242. Kind regards, HIES.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a very positive experience

I had a very positive experience of having my solar panels, air heat source pump, ventilation and cavity wall insulation installed. The work was done very professionally and it’s so valuable that the companies that install are regulated by an external organisation and are covered by a warranty

29 April 2026
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Reply from HIES

Hi Helen, thank you for your review. We are thrilled to hear your 5* feedback, and that you have had a very positive experience. Kind regards, HIES.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great expertise

Great expertise, and have adjusted all along the process to make sure the best setup was installed

31 March 2026
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Reply from HIES

Good morning, Greg. We are pleased to hear that your installers have great expertise. Thank you for taking the time to leave a positive review. Kind regards, HIES.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very professional from start to finish.

Very professional from start to finish.

28 April 2026
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Reply from HIES

Good morning, Graham. Thank you for leaving a review. We are thrilled to hear that your installers were very professional from start to finish. Kind regards, HIES.

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