# Solar Panel Cleaning Birmingham | Pure-Water Cleaning > Solar panel cleaning in Birmingham with pure water, for moss, lichen and grime the rain won't shift. A visual check of the array while it's clean. Free quote. URL: https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/solar-panel-cleaning/ 1. [Home](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/) 2. Solar Panel Cleaning # Solar Panel Cleaning in Birmingham [Eco Solar Panel Installation Company](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/) cleans solar panels across Birmingham and the West Midlands with pure water, and checks the array for damage while it is clean. We tell you honestly if your panels don't need it, and the quote is free. Call about cleaning 0121 330 1151 (+441213301151) [Get a free quote](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/contact/) Lines open Monday to Sunday, 9am to 7pm. ![Solar panels being cleaned with a water-fed pole on a Birmingham semi-detached house](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/images/cleaning-solar-panels-with-water-fed-pole-birmingham-semi.webp) - Pure water, no detergents - Moss, lichen and bird droppings - Visual check of the array while it's clean - Honest advice if it's not needed - Any installer's system - Free quote Last updated: 28 September 2026 Solar panel cleaning in Birmingham is worth doing less often than most people are told. The [Energy Saving Trust](https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/advice/solar-panels/) says rain will clean panels tilted at 15 degrees or more, which covers most pitched roofs in the city. Where cleaning does pay is on panels the rain can’t keep clear: shallow and flat roofs, ground-mounted arrays, and panels under trees, beside busy roads or used as a perch by pigeons. ## When panels need a clean Look at the panels from the ground. A light film of dust is normal and the next heavy shower will shift most of it. Green moss or grey lichen creeping in from the frame edges, a crust of bird droppings or a layer of grime from a nearby road are different. They block light, and because panels in a string are linked, heavy dirt on a few panels can drag down the output of the rest. The Energy Saving Trust notes that debris builds up more on ground-mounted panels and in areas with more dust in the air. If your generation has dropped and the panels look clean, the cause is more likely to be a fault. [Solar panel repair](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/solar-panel-repair/) covers that. ## How we clean Panels are cleaned with pure water, which has had its minerals taken out so it dries without streaks, and soft brushes. No pressure washers and no detergents that the panel maker doesn’t approve, because harsh cleaning can damage the glass coating and seals and affect the warranty. Moss and lichen are worked out of the frame edges by hand. While the panels are clean, they are easy to check. Cracks, discoloured cells, loose fixings and signs of pigeons nesting underneath are noted and photographed. If birds are the problem, [solar panel bird proofing](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/solar-panel-bird-proofing/) stops it happening again. ## What it costs [Checkatrade gives £60 to £100](https://www.checkatrade.com/Search/Solar-Panel-Cleaning/in/Birmingham) to clean about 40 panels at ground level, and £150 to £300 above one storey, or around £15 a panel. The price depends mostly on access. A clean can also be done alongside a [service](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/solar-panel-maintenance/), which checks the inverter and wiring as well. ## What's included - A look at whether cleaning is needed at all - Pure-water clean of the whole array - Moss and lichen removed from panel edges - Bird droppings cleared - Frames and visible fixings checked while clean - Cracks, hot spots or damage noted - Nests or pigeon activity reported - Before and after photos ## How the options compare Solar Panel Cleaning: options compared Compare Leave it Pressure washer Pure-water clean Panel surface Dirt builds up where rain can't reach Risk of damage to seals and coatings Cleaned without harsh pressure or chemicals Moss and lichen Keeps spreading Blasted off, with the risk Removed by hand Streaks n/a Tap water can leave marks Pure water dries clean Damage spotted No Unlikely Checked while the panels are clean ## Related resources - [Learn Why are my solar panels not working?](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/guide/solar-panels-not-working/) - [Decision Guide Are solar panels worth it in Birmingham?](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/guide/are-solar-panels-worth-it/) System stopped generating? 1. 1Look at the inverter screen or lights and write down any error code or message. 2. 2Stay off the roof and leave the DC cables alone. Burning smell or smoke: keep clear and call 999. 3. 3Call us with the code and roughly how old the system is, 9am to 7pm, 7 days. 0121 330 1151 (+441213301151) Rules this work has to meet - Panel manufacturer cleaning instructions (warranty conditions) - Safe access for working at height - Energy Saving Trust guidance on when panels need cleaning Step by step ## How a clean works 1. ### Photos or a quick look Send a photo of the panels, or we look from the ground, to see whether cleaning is worth doing. 2. ### Free quote A price based on the number of panels and how easy they are to reach. 3. ### Clean Pure water and soft brushes, with moss and droppings cleared from the edges. 4. ### Check and report Anything you should know about, from a cracked panel to a nest, is reported with photos. The work ## How the work looks Illustrative photos of the methods and finish described on this page. They are not records of particular customers' jobs. - ![Moss and lichen on the edge of a solar panel before cleaning, Birmingham](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/images/moss-on-panel-edge-close-up-birmingham.webp) Moss and lichen on the edge of a solar panel before cleaning - ![Soft brush and pure water used to clean solar panel glass, Birmingham](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/images/soft-brush-washing-panel-glass-birmingham.webp) Soft brush and pure water used to clean solar panel glass Panels green with moss? Send a photo and we will tell you whether a clean is worth it. Lines open Monday to Sunday, 9am to 7pm. 0121 330 1151 (+441213301151) [Get a free quote](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/contact/) Where we work ## Where we work in Birmingham and the West Midlands Based at B23 6RP in north Birmingham, we work across Birmingham and the West Midlands. These towns have their own local pages: - [Solar panels in Solihull](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/solar-panels-solihull/) - [Solar panels in Walsall](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/solar-panels-walsall/) - [Solar panels in Sutton Coldfield](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/solar-panels-sutton-coldfield/) - [Solar panels in Tamworth](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/solar-panels-tamworth/) - [Solar panels in Lichfield](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/solar-panels-lichfield/) - [All areas we cover](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/areas-we-cover/) Questions ## Solar Panel Cleaning: common questions ### How often should solar panels be cleaned in the UK? For most homes, rarely. The Energy Saving Trust says rain will clean panels tilted at 15 degrees or more, which covers most pitched roofs. Panels on shallow or flat roofs, ground-mounted arrays, and panels near trees, busy roads or roosting birds build up dirt faster and may need an occasional clean. ### How much does solar panel cleaning cost in Birmingham? Checkatrade gives £60 to £100 to clean about 40 panels at ground level, and £150 to £300 above one storey, or around £15 a panel. Access, the number of panels and how dirty they are change the price. ### Is it worth cleaning solar panels? Only if they are visibly dirty. Moss, lichen, bird droppings and grime that the rain doesn't shift block light and cut output. Light dust on a pitched roof usually isn't worth paying to remove. We will tell you if yours don't need doing. ### Can I clean my own solar panels? Only if you can reach them safely from the ground with a soft brush and water. Don't climb on the roof, don't use a pressure washer and don't use detergents that the manufacturer doesn't allow, as they can affect the warranty. ### Do you cover my part of West Midlands? We are based at 115 Sutton New Rd in north Birmingham and cover Birmingham, including [Solihull](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/solar-panels-solihull/), [Walsall](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/solar-panels-walsall/), [Sutton Coldfield](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/solar-panels-sutton-coldfield/), [Tamworth](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/solar-panels-tamworth/) and [Lichfield](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/solar-panels-lichfield/), plus Wolverhampton, Coventry, Dudley, West Bromwich, Nuneaton, Redditch, Halesowen, Stourbridge, Kidderminster, Bromsgrove, Oldbury, Smethwick, Rowley Regis and Willenhall. Lines are open Monday to Sunday, 9am to 7pm. Call 0121 330 1151 (+441213301151) with your postcode and we will confirm. [All areas we cover](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/areas-we-cover/). ### Are you open 24 hours? No. Lines are open Monday to Sunday, 9am to 7pm. If your system smells of burning, shows scorch marks or crackles, keep people away from it and call 999 if there is smoke or fire. Anything else, from a dead inverter to a drop in output, can wait for a call in opening hours. Related ## Related services - ### [Solar Panel Bird Proofing](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/solar-panel-bird-proofing/) Nests cleared from under the panels and mesh fitted around the array edge to keep pigeons out without drilling the panels. View service - ### [Solar Panel Maintenance](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/solar-panel-maintenance/) Servicing and inspection for any installer's system: connections, isolators, inverter health and output checked, with written findings. View service - ### [Solar Panel Repair](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/solar-panel-repair/) Dead, tripping or underperforming systems traced to the actual fault: inverter, isolator, connector, cable or panel, then fixed. View service Clean panels, checked while they're clean. Call for a free cleaning quote, or send your postcode and we will ring you back. Lines open Monday to Sunday, 9am to 7pm. 0121 330 1151 (+441213301151) [Get a free quote](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/contact/)