Solar installer quote checklist: before you pay a deposit.
Use this checklist after receiving a quote and before accepting the contract. The aim is simple: make sure you know who you are dealing with, what you are buying and when you will be expected to pay.
What to check
- Company name and contact details match
- MCS status checked
- Consumer-code membership checked
- Full equipment models stated
- Deposit is reasonable and protected
- Cooling-off and cancellation terms understood
Check the contracting company
Make sure the legal company named on the contract is the same organisation whose credentials and reputation you have checked. Similar trading names can be confusing.
Understand what happens if something changes
A site survey can reveal technical issues. Make sure you understand how changes to the equipment or price will be agreed and what cancellation rights apply.
Sources for this guide
We use public consumer guidance and official registers where they help answer the question. These organisations do not endorse QuoteCalm and we do not use their logos as trust badges.
Guidance, prices and schemes can change. Follow the linked source for the latest position if the detail is time-sensitive.
Frequently asked questions
Should I pay a solar deposit before checking MCS?
It is sensible to verify the installer and contract details before committing funds.
What is the RECC deposit guidance?
RECC advises consumers never to pay more than 25% of the contract price up front.
We keep a clear line between what a quote says, what can be calculated and what still needs checking. We do not accept payment from installers to change the outcome of a quote check.
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