Solar and battery installer requests from Medway
Medway runs from historic Rochester and Chatham's terraces to the 1960s to 1980s estates of Walderslade, Lordswood and Rainham and newer homes around Hoo. Batteries, full rooftop systems and driveway EV chargers are all frequent requests. We'll pass yours to MCS-certified solar and battery installers covering ME1, ME2, ME3, ME4, ME5, ME7 and ME8.
- Historic Rochester has been a conservation area since 1972, so check panel positions with Medway Council if your house is there.
- Estate homes in Walderslade, Lordswood and Rainham often have driveways, which makes adding an EV charger more straightforward.
- Medway Council is a unitary authority, so it handles both planning and highways questions across the area.
Solar in and around Historic Rochester
The Historic Rochester Conservation Area, designated in 1972, covers the High Street, the streets around the cathedral and castle, and many older terraces nearby. Within a conservation area, permitted development still allows panels on many roofs, but not on a wall, balcony or roof enclosure that fronts a highway, and listed buildings need consent. Medway Council has published an appraisal and management plan for the area, which is worth reading before you choose a layout. Rear roof slopes hidden from the street are usually the simplest route. If in doubt, ask Medway Council's planning team before ordering, and ask installers about all-black panels and neat edge trims.
Estate homes and EV charging in Walderslade, Lordswood and Rainham
Many homes in Walderslade, Lordswood and Rainham date from the 1960s to the 1980s, with simple gable roofs, concrete interlocking tiles and driveways or garages. That often makes them straightforward for solar, a battery in the garage and an EV charger on the side wall. Some estates have open-plan front gardens or covenants that restrict changes, so check your deeds. Older consumer units may need upgrading before new circuits are added, which installers should flag at survey. If your car is parked on the road rather than a driveway, ask Medway Council about the rules for on-street charging rather than running a cable across the pavement.
Towns and villages covered
Postcodes: ME1, ME2, ME3, ME4, ME5, ME7, ME8