Solar System Inspections on the Sunshine Coast
A thorough safety and performance check of your panels, isolators, wiring and inverter – with clear findings and prioritised recommendations from licensed electricians.
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Know Your System Is Safe and Working as It Should
Most solar systems are installed and then forgotten. Years of heat, UV, salt air and storms take their toll on isolators, cabling and mounting, and output can slip without anyone noticing.
A solar inspection from FCS Electrical and Solar checks the whole system – from the panels on the roof to the inverter and switchboard – and tells you plainly what is working, what needs attention and what can wait. It suits homeowners with older systems, buyers checking a property, and anyone planning to add a battery.
- Full safety and performance check
- Electrical testing of each panel string
- Findings explained in plain English
- Urgent items separated from maintenance
- ArrayPanels, mounting and roof penetrations
- ProtectionDC isolators, breakers and earthing
- PerformanceString tests and inverter readings
- ReportFindings with prioritised recommendations
When to Book a Solar Inspection
Generation Has Dropped
Output is lower than it used to be, or lower than similar systems nearby.
After Storms or Hail
Severe weather can damage panels, cabling and isolators without obvious signs.
Buying or Selling
Confirm the system works and check its age and condition before settlement.
Never Been Checked
A system several years old that has never been inspected is due for a look.
Before Adding a Battery
Make sure the existing system and switchboard are ready for storage.
Isolator Concerns
Some DC isolator models have been recalled – worth checking yours.
What Our Solar Inspection Covers
Scope can vary with the system, so we confirm exactly what is included when you book.
Panels
Cracks, hot spots, discolouration and soiling.
Mounting & Roof
Rails, clamps and roof penetrations.
Cabling & Conduit
UV damage, exposed cable and connectors.
DC Isolators
Water ingress, heat damage and operation.
String Testing
Voltage and current on each string.
Insulation & Earthing
Insulation resistance and earth checks.
Inverter
Display, readings and fault history.
Labels & Signage
Required safety labelling in place.
Common Issues Found During Inspections
Many problems are invisible from the ground. Typical findings include water inside isolators, UV-damaged cabling, loose mounting hardware, underperforming strings, connectors that have failed, and damage from birds, possums or rodents.
After the inspection you receive written findings with photos, and recommendations sorted into urgent safety items and routine maintenance. If repairs are needed, we provide a quote – there is no obligation to go ahead.
- Water in isolators
- UV-damaged cabling
- Loose mounting
- Underperforming strings
- Failed connectors
- Pest damage
Inverter checkPre-Purchase Solar Checks
A solar system can add real value to a property – if it works. A pre-purchase check confirms the system is generating, identifies safety issues and gives you a sense of the inverter’s age and condition before you commit.
It also pays to ask the seller for the original installation paperwork, the electrical compliance certificate, equipment details and any remaining warranties before settlement.
- PaperworkOriginal installation documents
- CertificateElectrical compliance certificate
- EquipmentPanel and inverter make and model
- WarrantiesAny remaining warranty details
How a Solar Inspection Works
Book
Tell us about the system and why you want it checked.
On-Site Inspection
Visual checks and electrical testing, roof to switchboard.
Written Findings
Photos, results and prioritised recommendations.
Next Steps
A quote for any repairs, with no obligation.
Solar Inspections Across the Sunshine Coast
Based in Buderim, we work across the Sunshine Coast. Call to check availability for your suburb.
Solar Inspections FAQs
What does a solar inspection involve?
A typical inspection includes a visual check of panels, mounting and cabling, testing of DC isolators and circuit protection, electrical tests on each panel string, and a review of the inverter’s readings and fault history. We compare output with what the system should produce and provide findings and recommendations. Exact scope varies, so we confirm what is included when you book.
How often should a solar system be inspected?
Follow the manufacturers’ maintenance guidance for your panels and inverter. As a general rule, periodic professional checks help catch problems early, and an inspection is worthwhile after severe weather, if generation drops noticeably, or before adding a battery. Coastal properties can be more exposed to corrosion and moisture, which may justify more frequent checks.
Who should carry out a solar inspection?
Solar systems involve high DC voltages that cannot simply be switched off while the sun is shining, so electrical testing should be done by a licensed electrician with solar experience. In Queensland, electrical work must be carried out by a licensed electrical contractor. Ask for the licence number before booking – ours is 91222.
Should I get a solar inspection when buying a house?
It can be worthwhile. A pre-purchase check confirms the system is generating, identifies safety issues and gives you an idea of the inverter’s age and condition. It also helps to ask the seller for the original installation paperwork, compliance certificate, equipment details and any remaining warranties before settlement.
Can an inspection improve my solar output?
An inspection itself does not increase output, but it can uncover issues that reduce it, such as a faulty string, shading from new growth, a failing inverter or heavy soiling. Fixing those problems can restore the system closer to its expected performance. The report explains what was found and which repairs are worth prioritising.
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Book a Solar Inspection
Electrical, lighting, compliance or solar – send us the details and we will come back to you with clear advice and a written quote.
- Call0427 468 568
- Emailjosh@futurecs.com.au
- Based inBuderim, Sunshine Coast QLD
- LicensedElectrical Contractors Licence 91222
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