FAQs

Questions we get asked

Straight answers on solar, EV charging, electrical work, repairs and building. Can't see yours? Start an enquiry and ask us directly.

About IEB

Where are you based and how far do you travel?

We're based just outside Redditch and cover 20–25 miles from there — Bromsgrove, Solihull, Alvechurch, Stratford-upon-Avon and the surrounding towns. We travel further for commercial solar.

Do you do both residential and commercial work?

Yes. We install premium residential solar, battery and EV charging, and run commercial solar and electrical projects up to 50kW and beyond. Our Birmingham Business Park job was a 300-panel, 50kW commercial system.

Are you qualified and insured?

Yes. We're qualified electricians and fully insured, with multiple City & Guilds qualifications and more than 20 years of collective experience across the team.

Are you the cheapest?

No, and we don't pretend to be. If you're choosing on price alone, we're probably not your installer. We spec the right kit for the job — at Lapworth that cut the site's consumption by 40%.

Solar & battery storage

How much does a home solar and battery system cost?

It depends on the number of panels, whether you add storage, and how straightforward the roof and supply are. We give you costed design options after a survey rather than a headline figure that changes later.

Do I need a battery with my solar panels?

Not always. A battery pays its way if you're out during the day and use most of your electricity in the evening. If someone's home using power through the day, a smaller battery or none can make more sense — we'll say which applies to you.

Can you install solar across outbuildings or on a three-phase supply?

Yes. Our Lapworth install put 20kW of solar and 20kW of storage across multiple outbuildings on a three-phase supply, with the DC run in underground ducting. Larger and more complex sites are core work for us.

Commercial solar

How much does commercial solar cost?

It depends on system size, roof type and access, and whether the supply needs work. We price against your consumption data and a site survey rather than a per-kilowatt rule of thumb.

Can you install without shutting the business down?

Yes. We plan the work around your operating hours and stage it so operations continue. At Birmingham Business Park we installed 300 panels on a live site, working off roof boards to protect a fragile roof.

EV charging

How much does a home EV charger cost to install?

A standard install with a straightforward supply and cable run is priced on the day's work and the charger you choose. Costs rise if the supply needs upgrading or the run is long, which is why we check the supply before quoting.

Will my electrics handle an EV charger?

Most homes can take one, but the charger is a heavy, sustained load, so the supply and consumer unit need checking first. If capacity is tight, load management lets the charger share what's available.

Electrical & testing

How do I know if my house needs rewiring?

Signs include an old fuse board, rubber or fabric-insulated cabling, frequent tripping or scorch marks around sockets. An EICR gives you the real condition rather than a guess.

Do landlords legally need an EICR?

Yes. Rented homes are required to hold a valid EICR and to renew it on schedule. We carry them out for landlords and provide the certificate with any remedial work costed.

Repairs & building

Will you repair a solar system another company installed?

Yes. It's a core part of what we do. We take on existing systems whoever fitted them, including ones whose original installer has gone quiet — it's how several customers found us.

Do you handle both the building work and the electrics?

Yes. Electrical and building sit under one roof, so a job that needs both — a rewire and the making-good, or a fit-out — is handled by one team on one schedule.

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