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Filling out the quick form took less than two minutes, and I received genuine solar quotes without any aggressive sales calls. It made comparing local installer options very simple.
Filled out an enquiry form on social media to them in the hope of just receiving a quick quote regarding solar panels but since then have been inundated with nuisance calls from random mobile numbers... See more
Couldn't get past the initial enquiry page as it decided my email was invalid. No way of contacting them. Very poor show also on the part of website designers Adfluential Ltd. Never use a company that... See more
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- Solar Energy Company
- also in
- Price Comparison Site
- Solar Energy Contractor
- Solar Energy Equipment Supplier
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Start My Solar Search is a UK solar comparison website that helps homeowners explore solar panel options and request free quotes from installers. The site is designed to make switching to solar simple, highlighting benefits such as lower energy bills, no upfront installation cost options, selling unused electricity back to the grid, and potential property value increases. Users complete a quick quote journey, then receive solar quotes with no obligation.
Contact info
7 Kings Road, PO5 4DJ, Portsmouth, United Kingdom
- info@adfluential.com
- www.startmysolarsearch.com
3.0
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25 reviews
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Filling out the solar quote…
Filling out the solar quote questionnaire took under three minutes and gave us a good overview of panel options. The system matched us with vetted UK installers who provided clear estimates on energy savings and grid payback. Reviewing different installer proposals in one place helped us avoid overpaying for equipment. One company took nearly a week to send their final site survey quote over email. Despite the minor delay, comparing zero upfront cost options helped us pick the right setup for our property.
September 13, 2026
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Evaluating property solar viability was…
Evaluating property solar viability was clear and effortless on their portal. Free installer estimates were delivered quickly with all cost breakdowns detailed.
August 12, 2026
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Filling out the short online…
Filling out the short online questionnaire gave us side-by-side estimates from local green energy providers. Comparing grid feed-in tariff options and panel installation details helped us choose a setup that fits our home's energy consumption.
September 3, 2026
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Selecting clean energy installers took…
Selecting clean energy installers took very little effort. Receiving multiple non-binding quotes helped evaluate potential electricity bill savings with total clarity.
September 14, 2026
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Filling out the quick form took less…
Filling out the quick form took less than two minutes, and I received genuine solar quotes without any aggressive sales calls. It made comparing local installer options very simple.
September 4, 2026
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This company put an ad on u-tube while…
This company put an ad on u-tube while I was watching a technical program that I urgently needed to sort a problem at home. The ad froze my u-tube channel for the rest of the night. I don't know if it will still be there in the morning when I try again. I ALREADY HAVE SOLAR PANELS!!!! I am considering legal action against this bloody. company
August 30, 2026
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utterly bad!
utterly bad!i think adfluential is bad because adfuantal is a add company and you are a target for scams now.
July 16, 2026
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Hardsell, scammers
July 14, 2026
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Poorly designed application form
Couldn't get past the initial enquiry page as it decided my email was invalid. No way of contacting them. Very poor show also on the part of website designers Adfluential Ltd. Never use a company that is too shy to offer a method of contacting. Doesn't really warrant 1 star as it was a no-starter.
May 29, 2026
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Reply from Start My Solar Search
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We’re sorry to hear you had trouble submitting your enquiry and that the email validation stopped you from progressing. That is not the experience we want anyone to have.
We appreciate you flagging this, as it helps us identify and resolve issues quickly. We’ll review the enquiry form and contact options to make sure users can get help if they run into a problem.
If you’re still interested in receiving solar quotes, we’d be happy to help get your enquiry submitted manually. Please contact us directly and we’ll look into this for you.
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Reply from Start My Solar Search
Hi, thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry you feel this way and understand that people are cautious when researching solar panels online.
Start My Solar Search is a free, no-obligation solar quote comparison service. We do not take payment from customers for quotes, and we do not install solar panels ourselves. Our role is to help UK homeowners compare solar options by connecting them with relevant providers.
If you had a specific concern or experience that made you feel unsure, please contact us directly so we can look into it properly and help resolve it.
Made the mistake of completing their…
Made the mistake of completing their online form, before reading these reviews.
Got a call from them, and after informing them I was not interested, they now keep pestering me from different numbers.
Calling me and then hanging up.
It's like they have a call centre run by children.
October 29, 2025
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Reply from Start My Solar Search
Hi, thank you for raising this. We’re sorry to hear you’ve had this experience, as this is not the standard we expect from any follow-up connected to our service.
If you no longer wish to be contacted, please send us your details directly so we can investigate, suppress your enquiry from further contact, and review which provider or call team attempted to reach you. We take unwanted contact seriously and will act on it where the details match an enquiry submitted through our website.
We apologise for the frustration caused and appreciate you bringing this to our attention so we can resolve it properly.
The company should be directed to…
The company should be directed to Advertising Standards. The advertisement states you have to eligible for free solar panels if 1. You desire t debit is over £81. 2. You live in Scotland and 3. Live in an eligible post code. THIS IN NOT TRUE! Now I am being hounded by phone call after phone call!
September 1, 2025
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Reply from Start My Solar Search
Hi, thank you for raising this. We’re sorry for the frustration caused, especially if the advert gave the impression that eligibility was guaranteed.
Solar eligibility can depend on several factors, including location, property type, current circumstances, available schemes, and provider checks.
We also take unwanted calls very seriously. Please contact us directly with the phone number used on your enquiry so we can suppress your details from further contact and investigate which provider or call team has been contacting you.
Said online it would be cheap but…
Said online it would be cheap but wasnt!!!
July 21, 2025
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Reply from Start My Solar Search
Hi, thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry the quote you received did not match your expectations.
Solar costs can vary depending on the property, system size, battery options, installation requirements, and the provider’s assessment. We aim to help users compare available options, but the final price will always depend on the details of the home and the quote provided.
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My Dad filled out online form
My Dad filled out online form (I tell him not to without me checking) got a call saying he didn't qualify for grant now the same number keeps ringing and hanging up when answered.
June 12, 2025
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Reply from Start My Solar Search
Hi, thank you for raising this.
If your dad no longer wishes to be contacted, please send us the phone number used on the enquiry so we can suppress it from further contact and investigate the call activity. Grant eligibility depends on several checks, and where someone does not qualify, contact should not continue unnecessarily.
We’ll review this with the relevant team or provider once we have the details.
YouTube scam adverts and company....
June 5, 2025
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Reply from Start My Solar Search
Hi, thank you for your feedback.
Start My Solar Search is a free solar quote comparison service. We do not charge users for quotes and we do not install solar panels ourselves. Our role is to help UK homeowners check options and connect with relevant solar providers where appropriate.
If you have a specific concern about your enquiry or contact you received after using the site, please send us the details so we can review it properly and take action where needed.
I'm glad I checked Trustpilot reviews…
I'm glad I checked Trustpilot reviews before filling in any forms. I saw the AD on YouTube, then I thought to myself, don't trust any ads on YouTube , every AD I have checked upon turns out to be a scam.
June 4, 2025
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Reply from Start My Solar Search
Hi, thank you for your feedback.
We understand why people are cautious when seeing adverts online. Start My Solar Search is a free solar quote comparison service for UK homeowners. We do not charge users for quotes and we do not install solar panels ourselves.
Our aim is to help people compare solar options and understand whether they may be suitable. If you have any questions about how the service works before submitting an enquiry, you’re welcome to contact us directly.
Bombarded with calls
I responded to an 'start my solar search' advert on facebook and within 2 minutes received a phone call from them. I arranged with the caller to contact me again in a weeks time as I'm away from home. I've since received four calls from them, each time a different agent. I now just cut them off.
I haven't received any more calls since April last year so not a problem now.
April 1, 2025
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Reply from Start My Solar Search
Hi, thank you for raising this.
If you asked to be contacted at a later date, you should not have received repeated calls before then. Please send us the phone number used on your enquiry so we can suppress further contact and review the follow-up process with the relevant team or provider.
We appreciate you bringing this to our attention, as it helps us improve how enquiries are handled.
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Hounded by solar companies
Filled in the form here 4 months ago to get a quote. The call was a waste of time and I told them i wasn't interested. Since then I have been hounded by solar companies. I get 4-5 calls a week from different solar companies trying to sell me solar panels. This has been going on for 4 months now. I'm considering changing my mobile number it is so bad. Some of them like energy aware continue to call me even though i keep telling them not to.
Unless you want to write off your number, don't fill in the form!
November 18, 2024
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Reply from Start My Solar Search
Hi, thank you for raising this.
Ongoing unwanted contact is not acceptable. Please send us the phone number and email used on the enquiry so we can investigate, suppress the details from further contact, and identify which providers received the enquiry.
SCAMMERS DO NOT GIVE THEM YOUR EMAIL OR…
SCAMMERS DO NOT GIVE THEM YOUR EMAIL OR PHONE
March 22, 2025
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Reply from Start My Solar Search
Start My Solar Search is a free solar quote comparison service for UK homeowners. We do not charge users for quotes, and we do not install solar panels ourselves.
If you have had an issue after submitting an enquiry, please send us the details so we can investigate it properly, suppress any further contact where requested, and review what happened with the relevant provider.
Avoid giving them your phone number
Filled out an enquiry form on social media to them in the hope of just receiving a quick quote regarding solar panels but since then have been inundated with nuisance calls from random mobile numbers from call centres that just don't stop no matter how many times you ask them to remove your number from their list. Complaint filed with TPS, it's about time this kind of nuisance business practice is shut down. Don't make the same mistake!
December 13, 2024
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