Solar Geyser Installation Near You: Free Quotes from Local Installers
Free quotes from registered plumbers and solar geyser installers across South Africa. One request, no obligation.
Solar geyser installation is the work of mounting the collectors and tank, connecting the plumbing and making the system safe and legal. SolarPanel.co.za does none of that work ourselves. We are a free quote service: you fill in one form and your request goes to independent plumbers, installers and suppliers in your area, who quote you directly. There is no fee and you are under no obligation. This page explains how an installation is done and what to ask before you agree to one.
How a solar geyser installation works
Most installations follow the same steps, and a good quote will describe each of them.
- A site visit to check the roof structure, orientation, shading and the existing plumbing.
- Mounting the frame and collectors, with fixings suited to your roof: IBR sheeting, concrete tile, clay tile or slate.
- Placing the tank, either on the roof frame or in the ceiling for a split system.
- Connecting the cold feed, hot outlet and collector loop with insulated pipework.
- Filling, flushing and testing for leaks, then setting the thermostat and the electric backup element.
A typical job takes one to two days, depending on the roof and the pipe runs.
Who may do the work and what has to be signed off
Solar water heaters should be installed to SANS 10106, with structural and roof requirements under SANS 10252-1. The plumbing should be done by a plumber registered with PIRB, who can issue a certificate of compliance. Any wiring for the element, thermostat or pump must be done by a registered electrician, who issues an Electrical Certificate of Compliance (CoC) under SANS 10142-1.
The installation must include a pressure-control valve, vacuum breakers and a drip tray with a drain, because a geyser can burst or flood a ceiling if these are missing. Ask for the certificates in writing, and tell your insurer. Some municipalities and body corporates also need notice before work on a roof.
Preparing your roof and getting ready for the installer
A little preparation avoids delays on the day.
- Check that the roof is sound. Rusted sheeting, cracked tiles or weak trusses should be repaired before a full tank is added.
- Choose the best position. Collectors should face north with as little shade as possible.
- Think about water. Hard water and frost both shorten the life of a system, so ask what protection is included.
- Clear access to the ceiling space and the old geyser if it is being replaced.
If you already own a geyser and want to keep it, see our page on solar geyser conversion. If you still need to choose a system, start with solar geysers.
What affects the cost of installing a solar geyser
People search for how much a solar geyser installation costs, but we do not publish prices because every roof is different. Installers will price these things:
- The size and type of system you are installing.
- Roof type, height and how hard it is to reach.
- The distance between collectors, tank and bathrooms.
- Removal of the old geyser and any ceiling or plumbing repairs.
- Electrical changes, certificates and travel to your area.
Ask each installer to quote on the same specification so you can compare like with like.
What to include in your request
- Roof material and approximate height
- Position of the existing geyser
- Whether the tank goes on the roof or in the ceiling
- Certificates you expect to receive
- Preferred dates and access arrangements
Solar Geyser Installation at different properties
- Family homes: a one or two day job fitting collectors and a tank to the family home's roof
- Estate homes: a tidy installation with the tank in the ceiling and collectors that meet the architectural rules
- Townhouses and flats: careful roof work coordinated with the body corporate, with limited access and shared structure
- Farms, smallholdings and lodges: installations at farmhouses, cottages and lodges, often with long pipe runs and ground-mounted collectors
- Shops, offices and schools: scheduled work outside trading hours, supplying hot water to kitchens, ablutions or a guesthouse
- Factories and warehouses: multiple collectors and large storage tanks fitted on warehouse roofs or structures, with proper access equipment
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Solar Geyser Installation by province and city
- Johannesburg
- Pretoria
- Centurion
- Midrand
- Sandton
- Randburg
- Roodepoort
- Krugersdorp
- Randfontein
- Germiston
- Boksburg
- Benoni
- Kempton Park
- Alberton
- Vanderbijlpark
- Vereeniging
- eMalahleni (Witbank)
- Middelburg
- Secunda
- Mbombela (Nelspruit)
- Rustenburg
- Brits
- Klerksdorp
- Potchefstroom
- Polokwane
- Tzaneen
- Lephalale
- Kimberley
- Kathu
- Upington
- Bloemfontein
- Welkom
- Sasolburg
- Durban
- Pinetown
- Pietermaritzburg
- Richards Bay
- Newcastle
- Ladysmith
- Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
- East London
- Kariega (Uitenhage)
- Cape Town
- Bellville
- Paarl
- Stellenbosch
- George
- Worcester
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