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Start Solar UK & Ireland

Start Solar UK & Ireland

4.9(458 reviews)See reviews ↓·Belfast

About the company

Start Solar UK & Ireland specialises in the design and installation of solar solutions. The company has over a decade of international experience and operates in Ireland, Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Its services span project management, innovation, finance options, and local industry development. Start Solar uses components from Tier 1 manufacturers and states its systems are guaranteed to deliver reliable performance for at least 25 years.

Andrew McKee is Owner & Managing Director, Paul Chahal is Owner / CEO, James is Operational Manager, Ben Moseley is General Manager, Marko is Roofing Supervisor, Suzie McKee is Sales Director, and Damien is Head Electrician. Start Solar installed a 50 kW system for Carrickcloughan Farm and installed solar panels for Paul Thompson Freight over a weekend with no downtime.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Householders planning a full solar and battery installation, along with those extending an existing setup, form the bulk of the accounts left about Start Solar UK & Ireland. Suzie, Andrew and Gerry appear throughout the feedback for their product knowledge and patient approach, with customers describing clear explanations of the available options and quotations viewed as competitive for the systems selected. John, Fergal and Damien are singled out for their workmanship, and reviews time and again mention how neatly panels, batteries and cabling were fitted, extending to vacuuming dust after wires were drawn through.

A point that comes up often is communication: enquiries answered promptly across several channels and paperwork completed without chasing. Installations are described as swift and straightforward, with teams arriving earlier than arranged and leaving the property clean. Follow-up support also features, among it the later addition of a second battery and continued trouble-free generation after months in use. Customers note the systems producing free electricity, hot water and vehicle charging, and commend the transparency maintained from the first visit through to final handover.

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Start Solar UK & Ireland — Customer photo
Start Solar UK & Ireland — Customer photo
Start Solar UK & Ireland — Customer photo
Start Solar UK & Ireland — Customer photo
Start Solar UK & Ireland — Customer photo
Start Solar UK & Ireland — Customer photo
Start Solar UK & Ireland — Customer photo

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Benas Grigisas7 August 2026

So happy we chose Start Solar for our system, professional and prompt from start to finish, no messing around with empty promises (I had a few other companies waste my time) came and done the job, very happy with the installation. App setup is so handy as you can see everything live and we have saved so much already on our electricity bill. Definitely highly recommended!

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Carolyn Doherty7 August 2026

Suzie and the team at Start Solar could not have been more helpful. From initial consultation through to installation, they were quick, efficient, mindful and professional. I would highly recommend them.

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d elliott16 June 2026

Start Solar was one of three companies that we requested a quotation from for solar installation. We opted for Start Solar for a number of reasons. We really liked the Ecoflow system they offered with fifteen years of warranty on the batteries and invertor. Pricing was competitive and we agreed an installation date during our initial meeting with Andrew McKee. Andrew helped us to size our requirements and we were very happy with the process from start to finish.

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Cathy Mcneill16 June 2026

I had applied for quotes from several companies and nobody got back to me. I contacted Start solar and they made an appointment straight away. Suzie was great, she explained everything and I got the quote there and then. John and Fergal came to instal the panels and the battery, they were both great, very professional and efficient. They left the place so tidy. The follow up from Start Solar has been really good, they sort all the paperwork and contact Power NI and have been happy to answer any questions I had. I would highly recommend Start Solar, it was a seamless, efficient and professional job from start to finish. Thank you.

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peter beattie7 May 2026

We recently had solar panels installed and were extremely happy with the service from start to finish. Andrew and his team was professional, knowledgeable, and always happy to answer any questions/ queries we had . The installation was completed efficiently and to a very high standard. The whole experience was thankfully, stress-free. Andrew and the team take pride in their work and genuinely care about customer satisfaction. We've already noticed the benefits and would highly recommend Start Solar, to anyone considering solar panels.

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Roisin Agnew1 May 2026

Susie came to my house within a few days of me contacting the company. She was very professional and knowledgeable. She give me competitive quotes on a range of options. My panels were installed within a few weeks. The guys were to come 830am but there at 810am..excellent service. installation was quick and easy. John and Fergal were very tidy. Fergal even vacuumed up dust inside room where John had pulled wires through! John showed me how to work app. From start to finish I found the process very easy. Susie is very approachable and if I have any questions I text her or ring the office. The panels are working really well for me as I used pay between £5 and £10 pounds daily. Since installation 12 days ago I've only spent £7 on electric and I've exported over £20 back to grid. I'm very happy. I have no hesitation in recommending Susie and Start Solar to potential customers. I've already referred 2 customers and they both have agreed to install through Start Solar.

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Ivan McComb30 April 2026

I met Suzie for the first time at an exhibition and was very impressed with her knowledge of her product. Consequently when we were building a new house I had no hesitation in choosing Start Solar. Installation was carried out with no fuss and the engineers had us set up quickly. After 6 months of trouble free solar power I decided to add an additional battery to the system. Once again I received exceptional service from Suzie and her team. I highly recommend Start Solar.

Solar maintenance & repair in Belfast compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 6 businesses in this category in Belfast are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1Solarfix NI Ltd★ 5,0282No
2bee SOLAR★ 5,071Yes
3WRB Group Ltd★ 5,027No
4Kane Electrical and Renewables ltd★ 4,933No
5Start Solar UK & Ireland (this page)★ 4,9458No
Contact
+442892027079www.startsolar.co.uk/quote9 Rathdown Cl, Lisburn BT28 2RB
Working hours
Monday09:00–17:00
Tuesday09:00–17:00
Wednesday09:00–17:00
Thursday09:00–17:00
Friday09:00–17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed