Solar panel cleaning
Based in Reading, Washmates cleans solar panels across Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire. We work from the ground with a purified-water pole and no detergents, so nobody walks on your panels. Panels on the roof or the ground start from £50, VAT included, and roof panels are included free in every roof clean.
£2m public liability insured · Fixed quote before we start
Rated 5-star on GoogleWhat's included
- Your panels, washed with a purified-water pole, worked from the ground.
- Dirt and bird droppings washed off with purified water, with no detergents.
- A post-service clean-up, so the property is left tidy.
- Digital before and after photos of the work.
Not included
- Bird-proofing around the panels. We fit it, but it's priced on request, so ask us for a price.
- Roofs, driveways, patios, gutters and other outdoor jobs. You can add them to the same quote, and they're priced separately.
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How we do it
We clean solar panels with a purified-water pole, working from the ground. We don’t use detergents, only purified water, to wash off the dirt and bird droppings. Because we work from the ground, nobody walks on your panels.
If your panels are under warranty, you’ll want to know how they’re cleaned. We can’t speak for every manufacturer’s warranty terms, so if you’re unsure, check yours before you book. Our method is the same on every job: purified water, no detergents, and nobody on the panels.
You can book a panel clean on its own, whether your panels are on the roof or on the ground. If you’re having your roof cleaned, any panels on the roof are cleaned as part of it, at no extra cost, so you don’t need to book them separately.
How much it costs
Solar panel cleaning at Washmates From £50 All our prices include VAT, with a fixed quote before we start.
That's for panels on the roof or on the ground, booked on their own. If you're having your roof cleaned, any panels on the roof are included at no extra cost.
Our prices by size of system
| Size of system | Our price | Panels, typically |
|---|---|---|
| Bungalow or ground-mounted | £50–£90 | 6 to 10 panels |
| Terraced or semi-detached | £80–£150 | 8 to 14 panels |
| 4-bed detached | £120–£180 | 12 to 16 panels |
| Large or multi-storey arrays | £150–£300 | Up to 40 panels, depending on height and access equipment |
Our prices including VAT, checked . You get a fixed quote for your job before we start.
Where we work
We're based in Reading and cover the whole of Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire. Every job is done by our own team or a vetted local technician who works to our methods.
- Berkshire
- Oxfordshire
- Buckinghamshire
What happens next
- Tell us about the job online, or call or WhatsApp us.
- We check your property on satellite view and confirm anything unclear with you over a call or text, so most jobs are priced without a site visit.
- We send you a fixed price before any work starts.
- To book, you pay a £100 deposit on a job of £500 or more, or the full price on a smaller job.
- We text you before we start and again when we've finished. You don't need to be at home.
- If you paid a deposit, you pay the balance when the job's finished, by bank transfer or card.
Calls Mon–Sat 9am–10pm, Sun 10am–4pm. WhatsApp any time; we'll reply within the working day.
Questions
How do you clean solar panels?
We use a purified-water pole and work from the ground. We don't use any detergents, only purified water.
Will cleaning affect my panel warranty?
We can't speak for every manufacturer's warranty terms, so check yours if you're unsure. What we can tell you is how we clean. We use purified water only, with no detergents, and nobody walks on the panels.
Can you clean the panels on my roof without a roof clean?
Yes. You can book a panel clean on its own, from £50, whether your panels are on the roof or on the ground. If you're having your roof cleaned, any panels on the roof are included at no extra cost.
How often do solar panels need cleaning?
Typically once or twice a year. In between roof cleans, panels are usually booked on their own.
I have panels on the roof and on the ground. Can you do both?
Yes. Tick Roof cleaning and Solar panel cleaning on the quote form, and we'll price both together.