Buying Something You Cannot See
Solar is a major purchase and customers often worry how it will look on their home. An AR preview shows the proposed panel layout on the actual roof from the garden, helping move a quote from interesting to approved.
How Installers Use It
A well-built AR tool supports the sales visit rather than replacing the survey.
- Layout preview — panels placed on the roof from a phone camera
- Aesthetic choice — comparing panel colours and mounting styles
- Capacity link — tying visuals to estimated output
- Shareable summary — a view the household can revisit
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Accuracy Matters
The preview is illustrative, and a proper survey is still needed for shading, structure and electrical capacity. Installers must make that clear so the visual is not mistaken for a final design.
Good roof data from satellite or drone imagery improves realism.
Cost and Timing
A focused tool for a single installer typically takes 8-10 weeks and sits in the £15k-£30k range depending on integrations. Web delivery through WebAR keeps it accessible for customers on any phone.
