We design and install reliable solar systems for homes and businesses, with a focus on long-term performance, clear financial returns, and a straightforward delivery process from start to finish.
Welcome to Orton & Wenlock.
With nearly 100 years of trading behind the business, Orton & Wenlock brings proven technical experience and delivery reliability to every solar installation.
Today, that experience is focused on designing and installing high-performance solar systems for both commercial and domestic clients across Essex.
We don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. Every system is designed around the property, energy usage, and long-term financial return, whether for a business, agricultural site, school, or home.
Our focus is simple: deliver a system that performs properly, lasts, and provides clear, measurable value over time.
Understanding the cost of solar is often the starting point for homeowners and businesses considering installation. Every system is different, shaped by the property, energy usage, and system design, but most begin reducing energy costs from the moment they go live.
Over time, these savings become more significant, particularly as energy prices continue to rise. A well-designed system reduces reliance on the grid while giving you greater control and predictability over ongoing energy costs.
For commercial properties, solar can deliver a clear reduction in operating costs and support stronger long-term financial performance, particularly where there is consistent daytime energy use. For homeowners, it provides protection against rising energy prices and greater control over household energy use.
At Orton & Wenlock, we always offer a clear, realistic view of costs, expected savings, and payback, so you can make a properly informed decision based on your property and usage.
We have used Orton and Wenlock for all our electrical works for the past few years They offer great service at affordable prices with excellent customer service.
Kings Arms
Fantastic team, They were able to fix what we needed fast. Amazing electrician with a job well done, I would highly recommend them!
Greatest electricians ever!! I can really recommend them!
Excellent service and the electricians friendly, but they also helped us come up with lighting solutions for difficult areas that other places could not help with. We've been nothing but pleased and will hire them whenever electrical needs arise.
Always responsive and professional and I have been very happy with their customer service. I highly recommend their services.
They have always been willing to help with all levels of electrical work and I find them to be a very professional outfit! Would highly recommend!
Martin and Co
We’ve been dealing with Orton & Wenlock for quite some time now and have always found their service and quality of work to be exemplary and their support staff and engineers to be polite and helpful. We’d have no hesitation in recommending them, and have done so in the past.
R.J. Hurst & Partners Limited
The Warm Homes Local Grant may help eligible households access funding for energy-saving improvements, including insulation and, in some cases, solar-related measures that support lower running costs and improved home efficiency. It is designed to assist households that meet specific criteria, helping make properties more affordable to heat and power while improving overall energy performance and comfort.
If you think you may qualify, Orton & Wenlock can support you through the process from initial enquiry to understanding eligibility and next steps. We aim to keep grant-led enquiries clear, straightforward, and well managed, helping eligible homeowners explore available support and understand whether solar installation could form part of the overall solution.
If you’re ready to reduce your energy bills with a domestic or commercial solar panel installation, speak to the Orton & Wenlock team today and take the next step towards a more efficient home or business.
On average, most solar installations with Orton & Wenlock take between two and three days, including the time needed for access equipment where required. Larger or more complex systems can take longer, but we will always explain the expected programme clearly during the survey and quotation stage.
Orton & Wenlock can offer access to competitive finance options through third-party lenders, helping spread the cost of installation over a longer period. This can make solar more accessible while allowing customers to invest in long-term energy savings sooner.
Solar panels can improve a property’s appeal by increasing energy efficiency and reducing running costs. Research often suggests that homes with solar may benefit from stronger resale appeal, particularly as buyers place more value on lower bills and better energy performance.
At Orton & Wenlock, we do not position solar as a quick-win product. The real value comes from long-term bill reduction, better control over energy use, and protection against future energy price rises. Every project is different, but the financial benefit begins from the moment your system starts generating electricity.
Yes. Orton & Wenlock delivers commercial solar installations for a wide range of businesses, organisations, and agricultural clients, including larger scale systems designed to reduce operating costs and improve long-term energy efficiency. Our team can advise on the right approach based on your site and usage profile.
