Solar Roofing in Birmingham
More homeowners across Birmingham are looking at solar panels as energy costs rise and renewables become harder to ignore. What often gets overlooked is the roof underneath. A solar array is a serious weight to add to a roof, and getting the fixings wrong can mean leaks for years to come. That's where solar roofing comes in. At Midlands Roofing, we handle the roofing side of a solar installation: checking your roof can safely take the load, strengthening it where needed, and fitting the mounting brackets so every fixing point stays properly weatherproof. We're a family-run team who've worked on roofs across Birmingham and the West Midlands for 18 years, and we'd rather tell you the truth about your roof now than have you deal with a leak once the panels are up.
18 years
Trading in Birmingham
15
Experienced roofers
Up to
20 years
Workmanship warranty
Fully insured
What our solar roofing service includes
- Structural assessment.
- Before anything gets fitted, we check whether your roof structure can take the extra weight and wind loading of a solar array, and flag anything that needs strengthening first.
- Roof strengthening.
- Where the timber or structure needs reinforcing to safely carry the panels, we do that work properly, rather than fitting brackets onto a roof that can't take them.
- Mounting rails and brackets.
- We fit the rails and brackets into your roof covering, whether that's tiles, slates or a flat roof membrane, using methods that keep every penetration point sealed and weatherproof.
- Roof repairs before installation.
- If we spot any existing issues (worn tiles, a failing membrane, damaged flashing) we sort these before panels go on. It's far cheaper and easier to repair a roof beforehand than to remove and refit an entire solar array later.
- Panel removal and refitting.
- If you already have solar panels and need roof repairs or a full re-roof underneath, we can carefully remove the panels, complete the roofing work, and refit them once it's done.
- Coordination with your solar installer.
- The panels themselves, along with the inverter and electrical connection, need to be installed by a qualified solar or electrical installer. We're happy to work alongside your chosen installer, or help coordinate timing between the two trades so the job runs smoothly from start to finish.
Signs you need this
- You're planning solar panels and want the roof checked before an installer arrives, so there are no surprises partway through
- Your roof is older or has visible wear (slipped tiles, sagging areas, damp patches) and you're not sure it can safely take a solar array
- You already have solar panels and now need roof repairs or a replacement, and need someone who can remove and refit the panels around the work
- A solar installer has flagged a roof condition or structural concern and recommended you get a roofer to look at it first
- You've noticed leaks or damp appearing near existing panel fixings, which usually points to a mounting or sealing issue rather than the panels themselves
Our process
Free assessment.
We come out, take a proper look at your roof structure and covering, and talk through what solar would mean for it. No pressure, no jargon, just an honest look at what's involved.
Straight-talking advice.
If your roof needs work before it can safely take panels, we'll tell you. If it doesn't, we'll tell you that too. Either way, you get an honest answer, not a sales pitch.
Quote and plan.
You'll get a free, no-obligation quote covering the roofing work needed, and we'll help you understand how the timing fits around your solar installer's schedule.
The roofing work.
Our own team, 15 experienced roofers with no subcontractors, carries out any strengthening, repairs and mounting work to a proper standard, so the roof is genuinely ready before panels go on.
Handover.
We liaise with your solar installer where needed so the panel fitting and electrical connection can go ahead without delays or clashes between trades.
Why choose Midlands Roofing for solar roofing in Birmingham
Roofing has a reputation for cowboy builders cutting corners, and solar work is no exception, with rushed installations sometimes leaving roofs damaged or leaking. We've built our business the other way round. We're a family-run company that's been trading in Birmingham and the West Midlands for 18 years, and our reputation locally matters to us because we live here too.
We turn up when we say we will, and we do the job properly rather than the quick version. Our team of 15 roofers works directly for us, so you're always dealing with people we know and trust, not a rotating cast of subcontractors. We're fully insured, and our workmanship comes with a warranty of up to 20 years, depending on the material and scope of the work.
We'll also give it to you straight. If your roof isn't ready for solar panels, we'll say so, even if that means a smaller (or different) job than you first expected. That's the kind of honesty we'd want if we were the customer.
What affects the cost
There's no single fixed price for solar roofing, because it depends on your specific roof and situation. Factors that typically affect cost include:
- The size and layout of your roof, and how many panels are planned
- Whether any strengthening work is needed to the roof structure
- The condition of your existing roof covering, and whether repairs are needed before panels can go on
- The type of roof covering (tiles, slates or a flat membrane), as mounting methods differ
- Access to the roof, including height and any scaffolding required
- Whether you already have panels that need removing and refitting around other roofing work
The best way to get an accurate figure is a free, no-obligation quote. We'll assess your roof in person and give you honest numbers based on what your job actually needs.
Areas We Cover
As well as solar roofing across Birmingham, we cover the wider West Midlands, including Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, West Bromwich, Walsall, Dudley, Wolverhampton, Halesowen, Stourbridge and Wednesbury. Wherever you are in the area, our team can usually get to you quickly, with same-day emergency callouts available when you need us most.
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FAQs
No. Panels, inverters and the electrical connection need to be fitted by a qualified solar or electrical installer. Our role is the roofing side: checking and preparing your roof, strengthening it if needed, and fitting the mounting rails and brackets so everything stays weatherproof. We're happy to work alongside your chosen installer.
It depends on the age, condition and structure of your roof. That's exactly what our assessment is for. Some roofs are fine as they are, others need some strengthening first. We'll give you an honest answer either way.
Yes. We can remove the existing panels, carry out the roofing work needed underneath, and refit the panels once it's done. This is often more straightforward, and cheaper, than people expect.
It shouldn't, if the mounting is done properly. Most leaks around solar installations come down to poorly sealed fixing points. We fit brackets and rails so every penetration into the roof covering stays fully weatherproof.
We coordinate timing so the roofing work happens first, then hand over so your installer can fit the panels, inverter and wiring. We can liaise directly with them to keep the job moving without delays.
Yes, our workmanship comes with a warranty of up to 20 years, depending on the material and scope of the job. We'll explain exactly what applies to your roof as part of your quote.
If you're thinking about solar and want your roof properly checked and prepared first, get in touch. Call us now on 07735 424741 or get a free quote, and we'll give you an honest assessment of what your roof needs before any panels go up.
9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. Same day response when your roof needs urgent attention.