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How to choose a good solar installer in Thornlie
Thornlie has plenty of well-reviewed solar installers to choose from. Use these numbers as a reference point when you compare profiles and quotes.
Most solar installers here are rated highly, so it helps to check how many reviews sit behind a rating. The typical solar installer has 14 reviews. Of the 87 rated solar installers within 15 km of Thornlie, 16 have 4.8 stars or more from at least 50 reviews.
SureQuote rankings take both star rating and review count into consideration to ensure you're seeing the best of the bunch. Updated October 2026.
- average rating
- 4.39
- typical reviews
- 14
- what the best have
- 4.8★ · 50+
Star rating
44% of solar installers here have a perfect 5.0
Number of reviews
Half have 14 or fewer reviews
How does that compare to other suburbs?
| Suburb | Average star rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Maddington58 rated solar installers19 typical reviews | 4.63 | 58 | 19 |
| Lynwood103 rated solar installers16 typical reviews | 4.41 | 103 | 16 |
| Langford101 rated solar installers16 typical reviews | 4.40 | 101 | 16 |
| Thornlie87 rated solar installers14 typical reviews | 4.39 | 87 | 14 |
| Bentley93 rated solar installers14 typical reviews | 4.36 | 93 | 14 |
| Beaconsfield93 rated solar installers14 typical reviews | 4.36 | 93 | 14 |
What solar costs
Across Australia, solar typically runs $7,488 – $14,684 for residential solar installation, and $5,990 – $12,469 for residential battery installation.
Local prices vary, so these are typical Australia-wide ranges, not a quote for Thornlie. What you'll pay comes down to the size of the job, the condition of what's being worked on, and the finish you choose. Get a few quotes to see your exact number — it's free.
Things to consider before you book
The local conditions that shape the job, the best time of year to book, and what to sort out before you choose a solar installer.
Seasonal Rainfall
Thornlie gets moderate rainfall, so timing matters for exterior solar installer work. Targeting the drier months gives the best run of uninterrupted days.
Cooler Months Mean Fewer Delays
Thornlie has hot summers — your tradie will plan their day around the temperature, tackling heat-sensitive work early and saving prep or shade-side tasks for the hottest hours. Scheduling exterior solar installer work for the cooler months avoids most of this.
Strong Solar Uptake
Solar is well-established in Thornlie — local installers have plenty of experience with the roof types and orientations in this area.
Best time of year for exterior solar in Thornlie
Ideal months: March to April and October to December.
Based on typical local rainfall, temperature and humidity.
What's in a good Solar quote?
A good quote spells out how the job is priced and what's covered — labour, materials, prep and clean-up — so you're comparing like for like. Check what each solar installer's quote covers before you choose.
Worth knowing: getting two or three quotes is the simplest way to land a fair price — and it costs you nothing.
- 01Hardware brand and model
Exact panel, inverter and battery, not vague labels.
- 02STC rebate deduction
The certificate discount shown off the gross price.
- 03CEC accreditation
The installer's Clean Energy Council number on the quote.
- 04Roof layout
A diagram showing panel positions, orientation and tilt.
- 05Workmanship warranty
In writing, five years minimum but ten is better.
- 06Access extras
Switchboard upgrades, scaffolding or tile-roof fees, named.
Cheapest isn't always the best. Check these before you hire anybody.
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Do solar installers need a licence in WA?
Solar installers need a licence in WA for any job.
Connecting panels and inverters to the home is electrical work.
- Licence
- Electrical Contractor's Licence
- Categories
- Electrician's licence work (electrical installing and fitting)
- Regulator
- Building and Energy (WA Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety)
Sources: Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991, wa.gov.au. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
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