Guide
Solar roof assessment: pitch, orientation, and shading notes
The aim is a roof record that supports design decisions without repeated site queries.
Good solar surveys capture context: what’s on the roof, what blocks it, and what a designer needs to interpret it.
1) Roof overview photos
- Wide photos that show each roof face
- Close-ups of key features (valleys, dormers, skylights) where relevant
- Reference photos that help scale measurements
2) Obstructions + shading notes
- Photograph obstructions clearly (chimneys, vents, satellite dishes)
- Record notes that explain the constraint (not just the photo)
- Keep evidence next to the decision it supports
3) Electrical evidence (where required)
Electrical evidence makes it easier to check compatibility without guesswork.
- Meter / cut-out / consumer unit photos
- Main fuse rating and spare ways captured
- Constraints flagged early in the pack