Charlie Sparks installs solar across Cherrybrook NSW 2126, from the streets off New Line Road and Shepherds Drive to the homes near Cherrybrook metro station. Much of this Hornsby Shire suburb was developed in the 1980s, so most houses are well established.
Homes of that age are good candidates for solar, with a few things to check first. Tiles can become brittle, original switchboards may need updating, and established trees can shade parts of the roof. We look at each before we design.
Solar reduces the electricity you buy every day the sun shines. For households with air conditioning, a pool or people home during the day, the savings add up quickly and continue for the life of the system.
A federal STC incentive is available on eligible systems, and we deduct it from the price you pay. Our team completes the application for you and will explain any battery incentive that applies at the time you buy.
More families are moving to electric vehicles, and charging from the roof is far cheaper than charging from the grid. We can size your solar with an EV in mind and install the charger when you are ready for it.
Solar cuts the emissions from your household electricity without any change to your routine. It runs silently on the roof, needs very little maintenance, and keeps producing clean power for decades to come.
We have set up our process so you always know what is happening, what it costs and who to speak to.
A solar system will be on your roof for twenty years or more, so the installer needs to be around too. Charlie Sparks handles its own servicing, which means your call goes to people who know the system well.
Clean Energy Council accreditation is required for the STC rebate, and each of our installers holds it. We install in line with AS/NZS 5033 and AS/NZS 4777 and issue the compliance documents once the job is complete.
Aged tiles, original wiring and tree cover all need to be handled with care. We allow for them in the design, organise the grid connection approval, and advise if Hornsby Shire Council has any requirements.
We send NSW licensed electricians and CEC accredited solar installers to every job. Full public liability and workers compensation insurance is held for all work we carry out.
Tier 1 panels are matched with inverters from Fronius, Sungrow, SolarEdge and GoodWe. We choose equipment with a proven record and warranty service that is based in Australia.
The roof, switchboard and meter are all checked before we give you a price. What we quote is what you pay, and any optional extras are shown separately so the choice is yours.
We keep panel rows straight, conceal cables, seal around every roof fixing and replace disturbed tiles. Our installers clean up as they go and leave nothing behind on your property.
Cherrybrook is included in our service area across The Hills District. We also install solar in neighbouring Castle Hill, West Pennant Hills, Dural and Glenhaven, as well as the other suburbs in the list below.
Usually a single day. A larger system, a switchboard upgrade or a battery can add time, and we will let you know in advance if a second day is likely. The installation date and duration are confirmed when you accept the quote.
In most cases, yes. We inspect the tiles and roof structure first and replace any that crack during installation. If the roof needs repair or is close to needing replacement, we will tell you, as it is better to fix that before panels go on.
It depends on the fault and the age of the system. A failed inverter on otherwise healthy panels can simply be replaced. If the panels are also old or small in output, a new system often gives a better return. We test everything and give you both options with prices.
Yes. We can design a new system with the capacity for either, or assess an existing system to see what it can support. A hybrid inverter makes adding a battery straightforward, and an EV charger can be set to run from surplus solar.
We deduct the STC rebate from your quote and submit the paperwork, which is possible because our installers are Clean Energy Council accredited. Panels carry a 25-year performance and 10 to 15 year product warranty, inverters 5 to 10 years, and we warrant our workmanship.
