A technical survey is a professional assessment to determine if your property—residential or commercial—is suitable for solar panels or battery. It covers roof structure, orientation, shading, and electrical setup and battery.

A technical survey ensures your property is suitable for solar, identifies the best installation method, and helps avoid unexpected issues or costs. It’s essential for safe, MCS compliant, and efficient installations.

Our survey covers a full site visit, roof and electrical inspection, shading analysis, and a detailed report with recommendations for the best solar system design this will also include battery installation.

Residential surveys usually take 1–2 hours. Commercial surveys may require more time depending on the site’s size and complexity.

We’ll need site access details, recent electricity bills, and building plans if available, access to loft and electrical cabinets and fuse boxes. Commercial clients may need to provide extra information about electrical infrastructure. MPAN number and half hourly billing information for commercial.

All surveys are performed by RRD’s experienced, qualified surveyors who are experts in both residential and commercial solar projects.

RRD provides technical surveys across the UK for both homes and businesses.

Our partners who order the survey receive a comprehensive report with recommendations, system design options, and any site-specific notes—helping you move forward with installation and accurate quotations.

RRD offers fixed-rate surveys. Please contact us directly for current pricing and package options.

Yes. We act as your outsourced technical survey team, supporting installation and sales companies nationwide.

If your property isn’t suitable, we’ll explain why and may suggest alternative solutions or improvements to help you benefit from solar in the future. You can also install a battery on its own.

Contact us via our website, email, or phone to arrange your survey at a convenient time.