Square1 Installations ltd Reviews

Jonathan Barrell 2026.03.18

     

We were recommended Square 1 from a friend after their own install, and their assessment of Square 1 to us was soon proved correct from our own experience. We initially met with Max, as a first quotation, and expressed what we wanted to achieve, and he went along with this remit, and helped us come up with exactly the system size, storage and income solution from solar energy. He was extremely helpful, and with no pressure sales at all, which we loved. 2 other quotes followed, and we felt very much as if they wanted us to go with certain energy suppliers and exporters ( beginning with O), and not focussing on what we wanted to do, and where we wanted the solar panels sited on our house. So Square 1 ticked far more boxes for us, with this no pressure approach, and also the quality of equipment they use for longevity, being of high importance. Max was still at the end of an email should we have any questions whilst we decided and got the other quotes, which is extraordinary for someone to do who hadn't "won the job" yet. Once we did sign up, the scaffolders came and did a great job, then the installers Aiden and John. In all cases, everyone was so helpful, answered any questions, were very respectful when working on our property, tidy and polite. Then there was Ollie, who came and did the commissioning and explained how it all works. Lastly, Imahl, who helped with the after install work getting the paperwork sorted for our Exporting of spare energy to sell back to the grid. Even in evenings since, we had messages asking if it was all O.K and working as expected and answering any questions we have. In this day, and age, it's not easy to find a Company who is so engaged with their customers, almost to the point of being friends, and it has been a 100% pleasure to work with them. I have no hesitation in recommending Square 1 to anyone wanting solar energy installed. Lastly, when looking at the other quotes, and system equipment offered within them, we feel have got the best equipment based on our internet research. Square1 also happened to be marginally cheaper than the other 2 quotes aswell, even though cost was not something we put down as priority. Getting the system size right, with the right equipment, with the best Customer service from the right Company was our priority and we think we got it. More than 5 stars from us if we could ! Jon and Lisa

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Jon Barrell 2026.03.18

     

Great service from a great Company We were recommended Square 1 from a friend after their own install, and their assessment of Square 1 to us was soon proved correct from our own experience. We initially met with Max, as a first quotation, and expressed what we wanted to achieve, and he went along with this remit, and helped us come up with exactly the system size, storage and income solution from solar energy. He was extremely helpful, and with no pressure sales at all, which we loved. 2 other quotes followed, and we felt very much as if they wanted us to go with certain energy suppliers and exporters ( beginning with O), and not focussing on what we wanted to do, and where we wanted the solar panels sited on our house. So Square 1 ticked far more boxes for us, with this no pressure approach, and also the quality of equipment they use for longevity, being of high importance. Max was still at the end of an email should we have an questions whilst we decided and got the other quotes , which is extraordinary for someone to do who hadn't "won the job" yet. Once we did sign up, the scaffolders came and did a great job, then the installers Aiden and John. In all cases, everyone was so helpful, answered any questions, were very respectful when working on our property, tidy and polite. Then there was Ollie, who came and did the commissioning and explained how it all works. Lastly, Imahl, who helped with the after install work getting the paperwork sorted for our Exporting of spare energy to sell back to the grid. Even in evenings since, we had messages asking if it was all O.K and working as expected and answering any questions we have. In this day and age, it's not easy to find a Company who is so engaged with their customers , almost to the point of being friends, and it has been a 100% pleasure to work with them. I have no hesitation in recommending Square 1 to anyone wanting solar energy installed. Lastly, when looking at the other quotes, and system equipment offered within them, we feel have got the best equipment based on our internet research. Square1 also happened to be marginally cheaper than the other 2 quotes aswell, even though cost was not something we put down as priority. Getting the system size right, with the right equipment, with the best Customer service from the right Company was our priority and we think we got it. More than 5 stars from us if we could ! Jon and Lisa
Date of experience: 18 March, 2026

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Dominic Lowden 2026.03.13

     

Outstanding service from Square1 Installations. A technically proficient, trustworthy and responsive company providing integrated, high end solar, battery and EV charging systems. I am delighted with the installation and thoroughly enjoyed working with Max and Oliver from the initial contact through the design to the final operating system. Highly recommend.

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John Norman 2026.03.11

     

Excellent service had several quotes Square1 were competitive and went with a recommendation.endation from neighbour. The fitters were very professional and tidy work was completed in timeline as discussed before Even in dull sunlight the panels are producing good energy and look excellent

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Reply from Square1 Installations ltd

Great review thank you John. System is working really well and looks great. Thanks again from the Square1 Team.

David Royle 2026.02.19

     

I have just had totally stress free installation of solar panels and a battery by Square1 installations. I was recommended to use this company by two separate households who live on the same road as me, they too have had solar and batteries installed by them. Max ( the main man) came out to my home and advised me on the best system to suit my needs, just friendly, knowledgeable and helpful with no pressure salesman tactics at all. I was given regular updates by Max on when the scaffolding would be erected and when the team would be there to install the system. The Installation team were very friendly and courteous and know their job, they have an eye for detail and completed the work in two days, which was outstanding. They respected my property and cleaned up everything before they left. The next day, a very knowledgeable Oliver ( the other main man) came to initialise the system without any hitches whatsoever and answer any of my questions which I may have had Max then kept in touch with me to check I was happy with the way the system was running and help with the various certificates, most of which they sort for you anyway. I cannot recommend this company enough, its no surprise they have so many five star reviews, The company have been around a while and certainly know their business I would also like take this opportunity to thank Imahl (the other main man) for all his help with e-mails and all the queries I might have had. .. If you are lucky and he comes to your home, make sure you have biscuits and chocolates, haha! Many, many thanks to a very friendly and professional team for a sterling service. five stars all the way! Sincerely David Royle

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Reply from Square1 Installations ltd

Wow David thank you for your amazing review, it was a team effort again. Your system is working perfectly, we are all so glad you are happy with the service you received. Thank you from the whole Square1 Team.

Simon George 2026.02.04

     

We did a fair bit of homework and knew what was possible and what we wanted to achieve from the system. Following an on site survey Max came up with a good competitive system but told us to get more quotations. This we did and they varied considerably but along the way we picked up further knowledge. Max and SQ1 tweaked the system to give us, not the cheapest or most expensive, but the most effective solar and battery system that we could reasonably achieve. We are still on a fixed rate Eon deal without any sell back but even in January 2025 we saved approx £30 on our electricity bill. There was no hard sell and we felt very comfortable dealing with them. Our queries and system changes were always dealt with promptly. The installation team were a friendly and efficient lot despite the cold December weather. Finally, Ollie commissioned the system ensuring we understood how it would work and along with the battery app we could get the best benefit. We know that when we change to a smart tariff they will be on hand to help us with that too. All-in-all absolutely no reason not to give them the full 5 STARS.

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Reply from Square1 Installations ltd

Thank you Simon and Mrs G. Wonderful review from you guys and we really appreciate it, means a lot to us all. Here when you need us. Thanks again from the Square1 Team.

Peter Hill 2026.02.04

     

Square 1 installed our solar system just over three years ago. We weren't sure who to pick as one of my concerns was about back up after the installation. We had in mind the times when plastic window companies were popping up ever five minutes then going out of business and any warranty being useless. Two different sets of friends had also told us about their experience going through the council schemes for solar systems and finding they had issues but were unable to get support and struggled to find help in resolving problems. Anyway, having spoken to a couple of companies we went with Square 1, we liked Max, didn't find him pushy and really seemed to be looking to provide a system that suited our needs not his profits! Following the installation I submitted a very positive review of Square 1. Three years later we are very happy with our system, it has been doing much better than we envisaged and our utility bill has been reduced drastically. Recently we noticed that for some unexplained reason every now and again our battery would charge from the grid overnight which is not something we would expect. As a result of this we contacted Max who arranged for us to speak to Oliver (the Tech man!) Oliver went into my account remotely and could see there was an issue. He also took the time to review our system and usage in case any adjustments were required and suggested an additional battery might be appropriate but he would look into that. Olive went away to investigate the issue with the battery charging unexpectedly and came back to us the same day, he informed us that the battery issue had been resolved and having looked at my system and usage, another battery would not be required. We are also buying a plug in hybrid car shortly and Oliver discussed the best way to use this in conjunction with our car. There are three things that my experience with Square 1 have shown me, firstly and most importantly they are still there to help with any issues that might arise with my system and work on resolving those issues. Secondly they could have tried to sell me an additional battery but didn't deem it unnecessary so didn't try to sell us one. We're not sure all companies would be so honest! Lastly they were happy to discuss and advise on the purchase of our car and how to get the best from it in conjunction with the solar system. Overall we couldn't be happier with the service from Max and Oliver at Square 1, they provided a better than expected system, they only tried to sell us what we actually needed and they continue to provide the support we were was hoping for. What more could you want from a company, we wouldn't hesitate in recommending this company to friends and family, which we have already done.

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Reply from Square1 Installations ltd

Amazing Peter thank you. We are always at the end of the phone for our customers. Thank for the great review, means a lot. Cheers

Ian Hancock 2026.01.13

     

15 months on from installation and solar setup has actually made us money - the revenue we got from exporting more than covers us for what we are using in the winter months, with room to spare. It’s been a game changer!

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Reply from Square1 Installations ltd 2025.01.22

Thank you, Ian! We're thrilled to hear you had a positive experience with our team. It's great to know we could meet your needs despite the challenges. Your recommendation means a lot to us!

Tom Gleeson 2026.01.07

     

I would highly recommend Square1 for your solar installation. After getting quotes from firms linked to big energy firms I asked around, was told about Square1 and didn't look back. The quote was for about the same but with much better spec panels and the fantastic SigenStor battery system. Max was great designing the system to meet our needs rather than sell gear and Oliver, Imhal and the rest of the install team were very respectful and efficient while on site. All were friendly and professional at all times. Aftercare getting set up with Mpan, SEG and other manner of acronyms was really good and four weeks after install I am completely up and running selling surplus back to the grid. Early indications are that we are beating the predictions for generation but it has been a sunny December. 👍

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Reply from Square1 Installations ltd 2026.01.13

Hey Tom and what an amazing review, thank you so much, we love getting feedback like this, means a lot. System looks great, here if you need anything, thanks again. The Square1 Team.

John Masters 2025.12.17

     

I found Square1 Installations Ltd through Google, where I read all their glowing reviews, and was pleased to discover they were local to me too. After doing my usual thorough research (YouTube videos, online forums – I always investigate every option before a big purchase), I contacted them to discuss the exact solar and battery setup I wanted. I spoke to Max, who was knowledgeable, patient and reassuring – he confirmed everything was doable without any hard sell. I decided to upgrade to an in-roof solar panel mounting system for a cleaner, more integrated look, and even with that addition the quote was very reasonable. The work started within a month of agreeing the final specification. The team that arrived to erect the scaffolding were polite and professional, and Oliver from Square1 was on site throughout to oversee every stage of the installation and happily answer all my questions. A few days later the system was fully commissioned and working perfectly. With two Tesla batteries I can now store plenty of energy – either from cheap-rate overnight tariffs or from sunny days – to charge the car, run the house, or export back to the grid. I know it’ll take a few years to recoup the investment, but with rising energy prices it could be sooner than expected. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Square1 Installations to anyone looking for a high-quality solar system. They’re a local company who clearly love what they do and are committed to giving customers the best possible experience. Highly recommended! John M

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Reply from Square1 Installations ltd

Hey John and thank you so much for such an incredible review. It means a lot to the whole team to get this feedback. Thanks again. The Square1 Team.

Carl Jenkins 2025.12.08

     

Fantastic service Square 1 Installations and the team. Punctual, polite accommodating workman and a beautifully neat unobtrusive solar array. Very happy customer and will recommend the company to all

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Reply from Square1 Installations ltd 2025.12.11

Hello Carl and thank you for that great review. System fits perfectly. Thanks again, the Square1 Team.

Jon Reidy 2025.12.04

     

Always so impressed by customer care and after sales service. Had an issue with App for the solar panels on a Sunday. Sent a message asking to speak to them on Monday and rather than waiting was contacted immediately with a working solution. Fantastic!!!

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Reply from Square1 Installations ltd 2025.12.08

Hey John. Thank you for that review, really appreciate it. Systems been in a couple of years now, looking good. Thanks again, The Square1 Team.

Simon Blackwell 2025.11.10

     

I got quotes from several companies that were going for the hard sell and pushing their particular product/brand. Square1 were by far the most knowledge and were happy to recommend a system that suited my property and needs rather than whatever was easiest or most profitable for themselves. Cannot recommend highly enough.

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Reply from Square1 Installations ltd

Thank you Simon, we love these reviews. You got a great system, working really well. Thanks again, from the Square1 Team!

Alex Newman 2025.11.04

     

SQ1 installed an 11-panel, 4.95kWp tub mounted system with 10kWh batteries on our flat roof. From start to finish, Max, Ollie and their team provided an exceptional level of service and communication, at a very fair price. They've now done four of the 16 houses on our close, which I think is testament to their business and professionalism. I can't recommend them highly enough.

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Reply from Square1 Installations ltd

Thank you for the great review Alex, pleasure working with you, system looks great. Shame about the weather now, but a decent tariff will get you through the winter, thanks again, means a lot to us all. Cheers

Russell Black 2025.10.25

     

I was one of the first 5 or 10 installations back in 2023. The work was done really well but what continues to impress me and make me update is the service. I had an alarm on my inverter this morning and i messaged Oli who responded and guided me through a fix immediately on a Saturday. No "go to the manufacturer" just really great support. It really does make all the difference - thanks Oli and team!

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Reply from Square1 Installations ltd 2025.10.29

Hey Russ and thank you for that. We installed your system in 2022! Thanks for your kind words. We all really appreciate it. Cheers

Peter Rule 2025.10.22

     

Five star service. Really knowledgeable people and pleasant to work with (the whole team). We would recommend Square1 unhesitatingly.

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Reply from Square1 Installations ltd 2025.10.23

Thank you for your great review Peter, we all appreciate your kind words. Cheers

airbrushpiracy 2025.10.14

     

Andrew W: As others from survey to installation can not fault this company. Competitively priced. Their time and knowledge in advising on the most practical and beneficial system, for me, it was Aiko panels at just over 8kw with a sigen inverter and 10kwh (9.04) storage battery. Interesting challenge on 1 roof in particular was overcome. John, Aiden And Mal were courteous and friendly. Max and Oliver understanding and accommodating.

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Reply from Square1 Installations ltd 2025.10.23

Thank you so much Andrew. Lovely review to receive. System looks great, thank you for choosing Square1 to install your solar and battery system. Cheers

Elizabeth Gray 2025.08.31

     

Very good service from start to finish. The whole team were very knowledgeable and informative. Great price for the system and cannot fault any of them in any way.

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Reply from Square1 Installations ltd

Thank you so much for a great review Liz. Great system working really well. Here if you need anything else. Thanks again. The Square1 Team.

Ashley Ward 2025.08.14

     

Spot on service. Dealt with Max at Sq1. Transparent conversation and hassle free installation. The install team were all good guys, worked super quick and I didn't need to tidy anything after they'd left. I would not hesitate to use Square1 again if I were to move. Really good service. 5 stars all day long.

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Scott Turner 2025.07.22

     

Friends put us in touch with this company and I'm so glad we followed up the recommendation. We have had solar panels for some time and decided it was time to add a battery. No hard sell and an amazingly quick and responsive service. From our initial enquiry to having a working system was less than 4 weeks. Very neat and tidy workmanship. Solid advice and supportive post sale help with the various forms needed to get the most from the system. Thank you Max, Ollie and the team

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Reply from Square1 Installations ltd 2025.07.23

Thank you Scott, what a great review, we love getting these from happy customers. The system is working really well, and you have the EPS circuit, just in case of a power cut. Thanks again for the review, the Square1 Team. Cheers