Homewise Solar
Steve visits your home before quoting — walking through battery and panel options in person rather than sending a generic price.
That approach stands out in the reviews from customers who were new to solar or upgrading an existing system and felt overwhelmed by competing offers. The 86-review total at a consistent 5-star average is encouraging for a business operating just over two years, but with only 5 reviews examined you'd be wise to ask Steve directly about his CEC accreditation details, the brand of panels and inverters he's currently sourcing, and warranty support arrangements — the sample doesn't cover those specifics.
Their work
What it's like working with them
Based on a sample of Google reviews (86 total)
“came to my home first and went through all of the options”
“Very neat job externally and internally”
What they help with
Based on what their customers hired them for
How they stack up
Context from 224 solar panel installations in Mandurah
Credentials & background
Sourced from 4 public records so you don't have to look them up yourself
About Homewise Solar
Steve runs Homewise Solar with a hands-on approach that starts before any paperwork — he visits the home first, walks through every option including battery storage, and explains the trade-offs clearly enough that customers who've never dealt with solar can follow along. The team handles full residential solar installations, battery system integration (one reviewer had a ~20kWh battery paired with a 10kW inverter installed), and existing system inspections or upgrades — useful for anyone buying a home with solar already on the roof. On installation day the crew arrives on time, works neatly both on the roof and inside the home, and leaves the site clean; reviewers specifically call out the tidy cable runs and clean-up as things that stood out. Steve sets customers up on the SolarEdge or SOLAX monitoring apps so they can track generation and grid usage themselves — not just hand over a system and leave. The business is a registered company and GST-registered, which matters when claiming the federal solar rebate, and at just over two years old it's a newer operation that's accumulated 86 reviews with consistent scores.
Best for: new residential solar and battery installations where you want an in-person consultation before committing, homeowners upgrading or adding storage to an existing system, and buyers wanting a health-check on solar already installed on a recently purchased property.
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Does Homewise Solar offer battery storage as well as panels?+
Yes — battery integration is part of their offering. One reviewed installation included a ~20kWh battery paired with a 10kW inverter, and Steve raises the battery option during his in-home consultation even if you haven't asked about it. That reviewer noted that in under seven weeks the system had produced over 1,341kWh and dramatically reduced grid imports. If you're not ready for batteries now, at least one customer chose panels-only with the door left open to add batteries later.
What does the consultation process look like before installation?+
Steve visits the property in person before quoting — he doesn't just send a price over email. During that visit he walks through system size options, inverter choices, and whether battery storage makes sense for your usage. Customers who were new to solar or moving from overseas (one reviewer relocated from Auckland) found this particularly useful when comparing competing quotes. It also means the installation team arrives already familiar with your roof layout and switchboard setup.
Does Homewise Solar handle inspections on existing solar systems?+
Yes — at least one reviewed job involved inspecting a solar system that came with a purchased home, rather than a new install. Steve came out to verify the system was running correctly and addressed any issues found. This is worth knowing if you've bought a property with solar already installed and want independent confirmation it's working properly before the seller's warranty period closes.
How tidy is the installation work?+
Multiple reviewers specifically mention the neatness of the job — both roof-level panel placement and the internal wiring and switchboard connections. The team cleans up after the installation and takes the time to walk customers through the monitoring app (SOLAX or similar) before leaving. Reviews don't mention any callbacks for incomplete work, but with only 5 reviews sampled it's worth asking Steve about his post-installation support process directly.
What areas does Homewise Solar service?+
The business is based in Madora Bay, WA, which puts it in the southern corridor of Perth's metropolitan area. Reviews mention jobs in the Perth region generally, but the sample doesn't specify exact suburb coverage or how far they'll travel for a job. If you're outside the immediate Mandurah-to-Perth corridor, confirm your suburb with Steve before booking a site visit.