Roof-Mounted Solar Design
Commercial and domestic rooftop solar — designed right
Roof-Mounted Solar Design
Commercial and domestic rooftop solar — designed right
Roof-mounted solar presents unique structural challenges — particularly on older industrial and agricultural buildings common across Ireland. Our team assesses existing roof structures, designs appropriate mounting systems, and prepares all documentation required for planning and building regulations compliance.
We work with building owners, energy contractors, and facilities managers on projects from small commercial premises to large distribution centres and agri-buildings.
Many commercial rooftop installations are exempt from planning permission under the Planning and Development Regulations, but the exemption criteria must be met precisely. We review your building and system specification against current exemption thresholds and advise whether a planning application is needed. Where planning is required, we prepare the full drawing set.
What We Provide
Suitable For
Typical Deliverables
- Structural assessment report
- Design drawings package
- Planning/exemption documentation
- Specification and BOM
Timeline
2–5 weeks
From receipt of complete site information to final delivery. Expedited delivery available — contact us to discuss your programme.
Why It Matters
Roof-mounted solar that is not correctly assessed for structural loading creates long-term liability for building owners and installers. Our structural assessment confirms the roof can safely carry the PV system, satisfies building regulations, and gives your client and their insurer confidence in the installation.
How It Works
Roof Survey Data
We receive roof drawings, structural information, and proposed PV layout from your team.
Structural Assessment
We assess the existing roof structure against IS EN 1991 loading for the proposed panel layout.
Planning Review
We confirm whether planning permission is required or if the exemption criteria are satisfied.
Drawing Package
We prepare all drawings required for planning or building regulations submission.
Delivery
Final PDF and DWG files delivered for submission or contractor use.
Ready to get started?
Send us your project details for a fixed-fee proposal within one business day.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Rooftop solar on commercial and industrial buildings may be exempt from planning under Class 3 of Schedule 2 of the Planning and Development Regulations, subject to conditions including panel height relative to the roof ridge and panel area limits. We review your specific situation and advise accordingly.
Ideally we need roof structural drawings (purlins, rafters, trusses), roof cladding specification, and the proposed PV layout. If structural drawings are not available, we can work from site survey information — contact us to discuss.
Yes. We work with energy contractors and facilities managers on multi-building programmes, providing consistent drawing packages and structural assessments across entire portfolios. Volume pricing is available for programmes of five or more buildings.
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