Solar Panel Cleaning Melbourne

Professional cleaning to restore your system output — from $200

Scratch-free deionised water cleaning for residential and commercial systems across Melbourne and Victoria

Why Clean Your Solar Panels?

Dirty panels quietly eat into your solar generation

Grime directly reduces output

Dust, bird droppings, moss and tree sap shade the cells underneath. Shading cuts the output of the affected panel and can drag down the whole string.

Rain doesn't remove stubborn deposits

Rain only rinses loose dust. Bird droppings, moss and edge grime need professional cleaning — left alone they stay put and can cause hot spots.

Protect your investment

Your solar system is a 10+ year investment. Regular maintenance keeps it performing at its best, and some manufacturer warranties expect periodic upkeep.

A health check while we clean

While cleaning, our technicians visually inspect panels, mounting and cabling — cracks, loose fittings or anything unusual gets reported to you.

What's Included & Pricing

Transparent pricing based on your system size

Every service includes

  • Deionised water + soft brush cleaning — no pressure washers, no harsh chemicals
  • Safe roof access and work procedures
  • Before & after photos of your panels
  • Basic visual inspection of panels, mounting and cabling with any issues reported

Pricing

From

$200

per clean for residential systems

Final quote depends on system size, panel count, roof storeys and access.

Commercial and large-scale systems quoted separately by system size — enquire below.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should solar panels be cleaned?

In the Melbourne area we generally recommend cleaning every 12 months. If your property is near a main road, construction site, farmland or has heavy bird activity, dust and droppings build up faster — every 6-12 months is recommended.

Will cleaning damage my solar panels?

No. We clean with deionised water and purpose-made soft brushes — no pressure washers and no harsh chemicals — so the glass surface and seals are not scratched or degraded, and your panel warranty is not affected.

Doesn't rain clean the panels anyway?

Rain only rinses off some loose dust. It cannot remove bird droppings, moss, tree sap or the grime that builds up along panel edges. These deposits keep shading the cells, which can cause hot spots and reduce output over time.

Does the system need to be switched off during cleaning?

Routine cleaning is done during the day and does not require shutting down your system. Our technicians follow safe work procedures, and if we notice any wiring or component issues while cleaning, we will let you know in the report.

Book Your Solar Panel Clean

Submit your address and system details — we will get back to you with a quote