Solar panels · Battery storage · House rewires
Solar, batteries and rewires done by one team
FCR Electrical Ltd fits solar panels, home batteries and house rewires for homeowners in Stockport and Manchester, and in Blackpool, Preston and the towns around them. We fit Tesla Powerwall 3 and AlphaESS batteries. If your wiring needs work before solar goes in, the same team can do the rewire first, so you aren't dealing with two firms.
What we fit for homes
- Solar panelsMCS certified installation
- Battery storageTesla Powerwall 3 and AlphaESS
- House rewiresFull and partial, with a 12-month unlimited warranty
- EV chargersOhme and Andersen, OZEV registered
- EICRsFrom £165 + VAT
- NICEIC Approved Contractor
- MCS certified NIC200102
- TrustMark registered
- RECC member 00079431
- OZEV registered
- Tesla Certified Installer
- AlphaESS Approved Installer
- ECA member
Solar, batteries, rewires and more for your home
Start with the job you need. Each page explains how it works and what happens at the survey.
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Solar panels
MCS certified solar PV for your roof, designed around your home and how you use electricity. We handle the DNO paperwork and give you your MCS certificate.
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Battery storage
Add a battery to new or existing solar. We fit Tesla Powerwall 3 and AlphaESS, and check your inverter first. For battery upgrades on existing systems, we also offer Fox ESS as a budget option (not fitted with new systems).
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House rewires
Full and partial rewires, with a new consumer unit where needed. Every rewire comes with our 12-month unlimited warranty.
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EV chargers
OZEV registered installer of home chargers from Ohme (our most popular) and Andersen. Chargers come with the manufacturer’s warranty.
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EICRs
An Electrical Installation Condition Report (electrical safety report) for homeowners, landlords and buyers. It shows what needs fixing and what can wait. From £165 + VAT.
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Warm Homes Loan
A UK Government scheme where homeowners can apply to a lender on the GOV.UK list for a loan towards solar panels and batteries. Loans come from those lenders, not from FCR.
Warm Homes Loan
Work for a business? See our commercial electrical work further down.
Rewire and solar together? Book a house rewire and solar panels together and we’ll include a free Ohme ePod EV charger.
0% VAT on solar panels and battery storage installed in your home, until 31 March 2027. Ask us if your job qualifies.
Why homeowners choose FCR
One team from wiring to roof
Our electricians do the rewire, the consumer unit, the solar, the battery and the EV charger. One firm plans the whole job and is responsible for it.
We check your home before we quote
We look at your wiring, consumer unit, roof and any existing inverter at the survey, so the quote covers the work your home actually needs.
Accredited for the work we do
NICEIC Approved Contractor, MCS certified for solar PV and battery storage, TrustMark registered, a RECC member, an ECA member, and OZEV registered for EV chargers.
Approved by the battery makers
We are a Tesla Certified Installer and an AlphaESS Approved Installer.
Paperwork handled
We deal with the DNO notification for solar and batteries, and you get your electrical installation certificate, plus your MCS certificate for solar and batteries.
Easy to reach
Call the office on 01253 364029 or message us on WhatsApp with photos of your fuse board or inverter.
Recent installs
Battery backup in a power cut: Tesla Powerwall 3 can keep your home running in a power cut when an additional backup gateway is fitted. For AlphaESS, backup is confirmed in your quote. We fit Powerwall 3 as a full replacement for your existing inverter.
Watch a solar install
Drone footage of a solar panel installation by FCR Electrical in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport. More videos on our YouTube channel.
Areas we cover
Stockport, Manchester and nearby
- Stockport
- Cheadle
- Cheadle Hulme
- Bramhall
- Hazel Grove
- Marple
- Manchester
- Didsbury
- Sale
Blackpool, Preston and nearby
- Blackpool
- Lytham St Annes
- Poulton
- Thornton-Cleveleys
- Preston
- Leyland
- Chorley
Our office: Unit 10, Kilgour House, Red Marsh Drive, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 4HP. Not sure if we cover your street? Ask us.
Commercial electrical work – commercial & industrial electrical contractors
We also work for businesses across Manchester and the North West, from commercial and industrial electrical installations to workplace EV charging and holiday and caravan parks.
Frequently asked questions
What electrical work does FCR Electrical do for homes?
We install solar panels, home battery storage and EV chargers, carry out full and partial house rewires, and do EICRs (electrical safety reports). We cover Stockport, Manchester and the SK and M postcodes, and Blackpool, Preston and the FY and PR postcodes.
Can you add a battery to my existing solar panels?
Usually, yes. Tesla Powerwall 3 is fitted as a full replacement for your existing inverter. AlphaESS can sometimes work alongside your existing inverter, depending on its make and model, or we fit a new hybrid inverter. We check this at the survey or from a photo of your inverter label.
Will a home battery keep my power on in a power cut?
Tesla Powerwall 3 can keep your home running in a power cut when an additional backup gateway is fitted. For AlphaESS, backup is confirmed in your quote.
Is there VAT on solar panels and batteries?
0% VAT on solar panels and battery storage installed in your home, until 31 March 2027. Ask us if your job qualifies.
How do I know if my house needs a rewire?
Warning signs include old rubber or fabric-covered cables, an old fuse box with no RCD protection, scorch marks on sockets, and lights that flicker. An EICR will tell you the condition of your wiring. If you need a rewire, every FCR rewire comes with a 12-month unlimited warranty.
Should I rewire before getting solar panels?
If an EICR or our survey shows your wiring or consumer unit needs work, it makes sense to sort that out before solar goes in. We do both, so one team plans the whole job. Book a rewire and solar together and we include a free Ohme ePod EV charger.
Which EV chargers do you install?
We are an OZEV registered installer and fit home chargers from Ohme, our most popular choice, and Andersen. Chargers come with the manufacturer's warranty.
Do you offer finance?
Finance options available - see our finance page.
Do you still do commercial electrical work?
Yes. We are commercial and industrial electrical contractors for businesses across Manchester and the North West, including workplace EV charging and holiday and caravan parks. See our commercial electrical services page.
Ask for a quote for solar, a battery or a rewire
Tell us what you need using the form at the top of this page, call 01253 364029, or send photos of your fuse board, roof or inverter on WhatsApp.
Finance options available - see our finance page.
FCR ELECTRICAL LTD is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Ideal Sales Solutions Ltd, t/a Ideal4Finance. Ideal Sales Solutions Ltd is a credit broker and not a lender (FRN 703401). Finance available subject to status. The rate offered is always provisional and will depend upon your personal circumstances, the loan amount and the term.
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