C Gascoigne Ltd - Solar PV Installation, Maintenance and Repairs

15/01/2026

https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2151663/Green-energy-scam-targeting-elderly-and-vulnerable-homeowners-exposed

If you suspect you’ve been scammed, or know someone who has, report it immediately to the Citizens Advice consumer service on 0808 223 1133.

Advice - don't accept "cold" calls!

A near decade-long deceit targeting the vulnerable has been uncovered, as conmen mis-sold solar products to the elderly. The investigation reveals a dark scheme.

06/09/2024

*SCAM ALERT* If you receive a phone call informing you that your installer has ceased trading and they have a list of all solar PV systems that have missed their free annual check ups as recommended by MCS, are not telling the truth!

We are definitely still around, see below extract. MCS "recommend", visual checks by the customer, up to year 10, at which point it is only an ADVISORY guidance, smaller systems may need few checks! Please call us if you wish to discuss this.

Please remember nothing in life is generally free! You will not need a new inverter (unless its broken!), or a Voltage Optimiser, or any other equipment.....

12/09/2023

11-09-2023
** our email /web page are currently out of order
Please telephone the office with any enquiries 01509 341971**

07/07/2022

07-07-2022 it has been reported to us that our phone line is not working, this has been reported and we are awaiting an update, in the meantime please contact us on m)07811 568347. Thank you. Bev

19/03/2021

Sharon was one of our happy customers this week who doesn't do technology but was happy for me to share her recommendation here...

"I am extremely happy with the prompt and efficient service received, with a swift resolution to the problem with my solar panel system. I will definitely be using this company again"

24/09/2020

GREEN HOMES GRANT DOES NOT COVER SOLAR PV.

The Simple Energy Advice (SEA) website is INCORRECT MCS have asked them to correct this.

This is covered on the MCS Website https://mcscertified.com/developments-around-the-green-homes-grant/ at the bottom of this article.

I have also telephoned them today too as we are getting a number of calls about this. The gentleman I spoke to is going to speak to his manager!

Ian Rippin, CEO of MCS We’ve entered September, highly anticipated as the month that the Green Homes Grant scheme opens. As we all await the announcement on what date consumers can begin to apply for their vouchers, further details as to how the scheme will be administered are becoming clearer. We...

27/07/2020

We would like to make all our customers aware that if your interest in solar PV is in light of the proposed Green Homes Scheme, please be aware that there is currently no government support for solar installations.

What the proposed Green Homes Scheme/Grant will cover has not been clarified nor the process for the issue of the vouchers when the scheme starts.

The Treasury has said that the vouchers can pay for "green improvements such as loft, wall and floor insulation", while Business Secretary Alok Sharma has indicated that double-glazing will also be included. The Government hasn't yet given a complete list, so other improvements may also be covered.

We understand any voucher would cover 2/3rds of the costs of any works that are undertaken up to £5000 (including VAT). At the moment this does NOT cover Solar PV installations. VAT is also payable on installations at 20%.

Please contact us if you would like to discuss this further :)