Solar Panel Installation
Solar PV fitted weathertight by roofing specialists. From on-roof systems to fully integrated in-roof solar, we install panels that perform — without compromising the roof beneath them. Covering all of South Manchester and Cheshire.
Generate Your Own Power, Protect Your Roof
Solar panels are fixed directly to your roof — which makes the condition and weatherproofing of that roof every bit as important as the panels themselves. Too many solar installations are fitted by electricians with little regard for the covering they're drilling through, leading to leaks, slipped tiles and voided roof guarantees down the line.
At MK Roofing we approach solar from the roof up. We make sure your roof structure can carry the load, fit every mounting bracket fully flashed and sealed, and leave the covering as watertight as the day it was laid. Where a roof is near the end of its life, we can re-roof and install solar as one coordinated project — saving you the cost of removing panels later.
On-Roof Solar PV
On-roof solar is the most common and cost-effective way to add solar PV to an existing property. Panels are mounted on aluminium rails fixed to the rafters via roof hooks that sit above the tiles or slates, raising the array clear of the covering for natural ventilation and easy maintenance. The key to a long-lasting installation is the detail at every roof hook — which is exactly where our roofing expertise matters.
In-Roof Integrated Solar
In-roof (integrated) solar sets the panels flush within the roof, replacing the tiles or slates beneath them rather than sitting on top. The result is a streamlined, low-profile finish that many homeowners and planning authorities prefer — particularly on new builds, re-roofs and properties in conservation areas. Integrated systems use a weatherproof tray beneath the array, and getting that detailing right is a roofing job through and through.
Solar Re-Roof & Weatherproofing
If your roof is ageing, the smartest time to go solar is when you re-roof. Removing and re-fitting a solar array later — just to replace the covering underneath — is expensive and avoidable. By combining a re-roof with solar installation, you get a brand-new roof and a solar system installed together, fully weatherproofed and guaranteed as one. It's the kind of joined-up project only a roofing specialist can deliver.
Solar Panel Questions Answered
Do I need a roofer to install solar panels?
Solar panels fix directly to your roof structure, so the roof's integrity is critical. A roofing specialist makes sure the mounting penetrations are properly weatherproofed, the covering isn't damaged and the structure can carry the load. We fit panels weathertight and can handle any roof repairs at the same time.
What is the difference between on-roof and in-roof solar?
On-roof panels sit on rails above your existing tiles or slates — the most common, cost-effective approach. In-roof (integrated) panels are set flush into the roof in place of the covering, giving a sleeker, lower-profile look favoured on new builds and re-roofs. We install both.
Will solar panels leak or damage my roof?
Not when installed correctly. The most common cause of solar-related leaks is poor weatherproofing around the mounting brackets. As roofing specialists, we flash and seal every fixing and confirm your covering and structure are sound before we begin.
Should I re-roof before installing solar panels?
If your roof is near the end of its life, it's far cheaper to re-roof first — removing panels later to replace the roof beneath is costly. We can assess your roof's condition and, where needed, re-roof and install solar as a single coordinated project.
Get a Free Solar Quote
Whether you're adding solar to an existing roof or planning a re-roof and solar together, we'll visit, assess your roof and give you honest, no-obligation advice. Covering all of South Manchester and Cheshire.