Before choosing equipment, most homeowners want to know whether solar could work on their roof. For a home in Oxford, Banbury or elsewhere in Oxfordshire, the starting points are the roof’s direction, shade, usable space and condition.
Check your roof online to explore a suggested layout and indicative solar-and-battery price. Treat the result as the beginning of a conversation, rather than confirmation that every part of the installation has been assessed.
Does the roof need to face south?
An unshaded south-facing roof is often favourable for annual generation. East- and west-facing roofs can also be suitable. Direction should be considered alongside the roof’s pitch and shade, rather than used as a simple yes-or-no test.
How much clear roof space is available?
The whole roof is not necessarily available for panels. Chimneys, roof windows and changes in roof shape affect the layout. A proposed design must allow for practical installation requirements, not simply fit as many rectangles as possible into an aerial image.
What about shade and roof condition?
Trees and nearby buildings can affect the sunlight reaching the panels. Shade changes during the day and across seasons. The roof covering and structure also need assessment: repairs may be worth addressing before panels are fitted.
Our photographs of three Banbury installations show real local roofs. They are useful examples of appearance, not a prediction of the design or output for your property.
What can the online roof check tell me?
Enter your address, confirm the map pin and review the highlighted roof outline. The tool provides an indicative installed price, estimated annual generation and potential bill savings for a proposed package. Add your annual electricity use if you know it.
Imagery can miss details. A home survey checks the layout, access and wiring before the final design and price are confirmed. Read how to interpret your online estimate.
Frequently asked questions
Can an unusual roof still be considered?
Yes. Start by identifying the usable sections, then discuss the property with the team. An online outline alone cannot resolve every roof feature.
Should I arrange repairs first?
Tell the team about known leaks, damaged tiles or planned roof work before agreeing a design.
Does an online result commit me to buying?
No. Oxford Green Energy offers a free home survey with no obligation to proceed.
Explore your roof
Explore my roof and see an indicative price, or contact the team with questions about your property.
