Powering Dorset’s energy future
Tincleton Solar Systems expands through strategic partnership
Tincleton Solar Systems has announced a strategic partnership with NERA Electrics and Renewables, forming Tincleton Solar Systems (incorporating NERA Electrics and Renewables) Ltd — a move that significantly expands the company’s offering across Dorset and beyond.
Already recognised for its high-quality renewable energy installation, maintenance and repair services, the partnership enables the business to provide a comprehensive range of domestic and commercial electrical solutions, including:
- Solar PV installation, servicing and repairs
- Energy storage solutions and battery installations
- Home and business EV charger installations
- Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs)
- Consumer unit upgrades and replacements
- Indoor and outdoor lighting installations
- Full and partial electrical rewiring
- Electrical fault finding and repairs
- Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
With many years of experience in electrical contracting and domestic installations, Nicholas and the NERA team bring a wealth of technical expertise to the partnership. Together, Tincleton Solar Systems and NERA aim to deliver an unrivalled level of service to homeowners and businesses across Dorset.
Heat pump electrics and EcoFlow battery installations are also among the specialist solutions now available through the expanded business.
A growing focus on energy security
Recent global energy shocks, exacerbated by conflict in the Middle East, have prompted many homeowners and businesses to think more carefully about long-term energy security. Against this backdrop, there has rarely been a better time to consider the benefits of installing renewable energy systems.
What makes Tincleton different?
Tincleton Solar Systems distinguishes itself through an uncompromising commitment to quality. The company exclusively uses MCS-approved products and installs systems to the highest standards, without cutting corners.
While this approach can occasionally make the company appear more expensive than competitors, Tincleton believes solar is an investment that should only need to be undertaken once — and done properly. “A solar system is effectively a mini power station on your roof,” the team explains. “The consequences of poor installation can be significant.”
One of the most important — and often overlooked — aspects of solar installation is roof integrity.
The critical importance of roof surveys
A key issue Tincleton Solar Systems frequently encounters is the need to strengthen roofs to safely accommodate the additional loads imposed by solar systems.
Unlike many installers, the company carries out a full structural roof survey, underwritten by a professional FRICS-registered surveyor. Where strengthening works are recommended, these are completed as part of the installation process.
Surprisingly, seven out of ten roofs surveyed require additional strengthening work. The team says they are often told by prospective customers: “The other company that quoted didn’t mention that.”
Unfortunately, Tincleton has also been called to rectify poorly installed systems where the original installer has disappeared, ceased trading or failed to respond. In many cases, only a superficial “desktop survey” had been completed — often burdened with caveats and conditions that rendered it effectively meaningless and served merely as a box-ticking exercise.
Why roof strengthening matters
Strengthening a roof is not simply about supporting the additional weight of solar panels.
During periods of high wind, solar panels can generate uplift forces, behaving much like an aircraft wing. These forces place pressure on roof rafters and timbers in the opposite direction to which they were originally designed to perform.
Over time, repeated flexing can weaken structural components and, in extreme cases, lead to catastrophic failure.
For this reason, Tincleton Solar Systems strongly advocates a straightforward philosophy: “Get it done once. Get it done right.”
A typical strengthening solution often involves doubling and bolting rafters together, ensuring the roof is robust enough to safely support the system for decades to come.
A message to existing solar owners
For homeowners who have recently had a solar system installed, Tincleton recommends requesting sight of the roof survey undertaken as part of the process — and, importantly, understanding what type of survey was carried out and what recommendations were made.
For those uncertain about the integrity of an existing installation, the company offers comprehensive solar service visits, reviewing the full system and identifying any areas of concern.
As a useful rule of thumb, homes built this century and fitted with factory-made roof trusses are particularly likely to require strengthening work.
The team’s advice is clear: don’t delay having it checked — the cost of not doing so could quite literally go through the roof.
CONTACT
Tel. 01305 848709
Email. info@tincleton.com
