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Solar panels cost in North West
Most homeowners pay £9,700 – £16,200 (mid-range, typical £12,500, including VAT), in line with the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in North West
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | £9,450 £7,400 – £12,300 | £1,132 | £8,337 |
| Mid-range | £12,500 £9,700 – £16,200 | £1,572 | £10,888 |
| Premium | £15,800 £12,300 – £20,500 | £2,025 | £13,769 |
Why prices in North West are different
Labour makes up about 13% of a mid-range solar panels job, around 36 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in North West cost about 2% less than the national average (official wage data: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, tables 14 and 15), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out in line with the national figure.
North West ranks 3 of 11 UK regions for this job, from most to least expensive.
Next to it in the price ranking
| Solar panels cost in London | £12,700 |
| Solar panels cost in East | £12,500 |
| Solar panels cost in Scotland | £12,500 |
| Solar panels cost in South East | £12,500 |
| Solar panels cost in East Midlands | £12,400 |
| National average | £12,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does solar panels cost in North West?
A mid-range job typically costs £12,500 including VAT, with most homeowners paying between £9,700 and £16,200. A basic job is about £9,450 and a premium one about £15,800.
Is solar panels more expensive in North West than the national average?
North West: in line with the national average. Labour makes up about 13% of a mid-range solar panels job, around 36 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in North West cost about 2% less than the national average (official wage data: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, tables 14 and 15), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out in line with the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in North West?
About 13% at the mid-range level, around 36 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between regions.
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