Newcastle homeowners · Free solar quote

Your free solar quote, tailored to your Newcastle roof.

Cut your electric bill, own your power, and see the real numbers for your house. 86% bill reductions are landing on Newcastle roofs right now. No site visit until you ask for one.

  • 1 60-sec quiz
  • 2 15-min call
  • 3 Your quote
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The same Jonny you saw on Facebook. Now telling you the rest of it.

Three short takes from the man who's been inside Newcastle homes for 25 years. Real opinions. No script polish.

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The bill problem

You're not switching your way out of this.

The average North East household is now spending £1,000 to £1,500 a year on electricity. That number has gone one way for five years running. Standing charges, peak rates, winter spikes. Doesn't matter who you switch to.

All you're doing is renting power from a company that puts its prices up whenever it feels like it. Solar stops that cycle. You generate the power. You own it.

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What changes after solar

A £1,500 bill becomes a £200 bill. Year after year. For 25 years.

Pair a 4 to 6 kW system with a battery and a smart tariff like Octopus Go. The maths finally works in the North East.

Before solar
£1,500
Annual electric bill. Standing charges. Peak rates. Winter spikes. And the only direction it goes is up.
After solar + battery
£200
Up to 86% reduction with a smart tariff. You generate the power. You own it. You sell the excess back to the grid under the Smart Export Guarantee.
That's a £1,300/yr saving × 25 years of panel warranty. Want the real numbers for your roof? Get your free quote below.
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What goes on your roof

A properly-specced system. Not a guess.

We won't quote you unless the numbers actually work for your roof. That's the promise.

4 to 6 kW solar array

All-black, flush-fitted panels. You wouldn't notice them unless someone pointed them out. 25-year warranty.

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Lithium battery storage

Store cheap overnight power and the solar you generate. The unlock that finally makes the North East maths work.

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Smart tariff setup

Octopus Go and similar overnight rates below 9p. Plus selling excess back to the grid (Smart Export Guarantee).

Three things Newcastle homeowners get wrong

And the third one is costing you thousands.

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Myth

"Newcastle doesn't get enough sun."

Panels don't need sunshine, they need daylight. A properly-specced system here will generate power 300+ days a year.

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Myth

"Panels are ugly."

Modern panels are all-black, flush-fitted, and invisible from the street. Half the new builds going up around Tyne and Wear already have them built in.

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Myth

"Solar without a battery is a waste."

Ten years ago, yes. Today, with a battery and a smart tariff, you can cut your electric bill by up to 86%. That's the number that changed everything.

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A note from the founder

I'm not going to sell somebody something I wouldn't put on my own roof. For years, solar in the North East wasn't worth the hassle. Today, it is. That's why we're finally fitting it.

JonnyCrusader Energy, Benton · 25 years in Newcastle homes
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How the free quote works

Three steps. Honest numbers. Then you decide.

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Take the 60-second quiz

Tell us about your roof, your bills, your home. Quick and painless.

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Book a 15-min call

Pick a time that suits. We work the numbers behind the scenes, then call you with your tailored quote and options.

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Decide what's next

If the quote makes sense, we arrange a quick site visit at your convenience to confirm specs before install. If not, no pressure. You keep the quote either way.

Our promise: we won't waste your time with a quote that doesn't stack up. If your roof won't perform, we'll tell you on the call.

What's NOT going to happen

  • No salespeople knocking on your door
  • No 3-hour kitchen-table pitches
  • No pressure to decide on the call
  • No "this offer expires tomorrow" tactics
  • No finance push if you're paying cash
  • No quote unless your roof actually works
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Crusader Energy · Newcastle

This is us. Same team. Same vans. Newcastle for 25 years.

Black vans, Crusader Group livery, St Mary's Lighthouse in the background. When you book, this is who turns up.

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Solar going up on streets across Newcastle right now.

Free quote for any home within 15km of Benton

We're based five minutes from Longbenton Metro. We cover Newcastle, Gosforth, Jesmond, Heaton, Whitley Bay, Tynemouth, Wallsend, North Shields, Gateshead, Killingworth, Cramlington, and Washington.

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Before you sign with anyone else

Your solar system is a 25-year asset. Make sure the installer is still here in 2035.

There's a load of solar companies that have popped up in the last 18 months. In three years, half won't be here for the warranty.

Crusader Energy
The 18-month startups
Years in the trade
25 years
18 months
Local to Newcastle
Benton HQ · 5 min away
National call centre
Track record
NHS · Metro · Fenwick · Baltic
Mostly unknown
Around for your warranty in 2035
Yes. Same team, same group
Probably not
Quote approach
Honest numbers, only if your roof works
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FAQs

The honest answers.

What does a typical install cost?

For most Newcastle 3-bed homes, a 4 to 6 kW system with battery sits between £8,500 and £14,000 depending on roof size, panel count, and battery capacity. Your free quote gives you the real number for your house, not a guess.

Is finance available?

Yes. We can arrange spread-payment options, and for many homes the monthly finance cost is lower than the current monthly electricity bill, meaning you're cash-flow positive from month one.

How long does the install take?

Most installs take 1 to 2 days on site. We handle the paperwork, the DNO notification, and the certification. You don't need to be home the whole time.

What about shading or chimneys?

Modern systems use micro-optimisers so partial shade on one panel doesn't drag the rest down. We model this on the call using satellite data, then confirm with a quick site visit before install. If your roof won't perform, we won't quote.

Do I need planning permission?

For most homes in the Newcastle area, no. Solar falls under permitted development. Listed buildings and some conservation areas are the exceptions. We'll flag this on your quote call.

What warranty do I get?

25 years on the panels, 10 years on the battery, plus our own workmanship warranty. And we're still here when you need to call on it. Same Benton team, same Crusader Group, 25 years deep.

What if I'm just getting another quote?

Even better. Before you sign with anyone else, let us give you a second opinion on the call. It's free. And it might save you twenty grand.

Free quote · Within 15km of Benton

Free quote. Honest numbers. No pressure.

Take the 60-second quiz. Book a 15-minute call. We walk you through your tailored quote and options. If you want to proceed, we arrange a site visit at your convenience. That's it.

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