Design + roof-stage
Plan-based design
We design from your plan set and lock the package before roof-on. No day-of scope surprise for the site super.
For Redland builders
Solar for Redland builders. Trade-direct, single-visit install.
Cleveland to Redland Bay, Wellington Point to Mount Cotton — Trade Solar covers every active growth corridor in the Redlands. Marine-grade hardware, BAL-29 mounting, and NatHERS-aligned documentation included.
Why Redland
High solar yield. Compliance heat. Buyer expectation.
Redland City sits in NCC climate zone 2 with daily irradiance around 5.2 kWh/m². The buyer demographic skews higher-income with strong sustainability bias — premium packages including battery and EV charging convert at well above the SE QLD average. Coastal corrosion treatment and BAL-29 mounting are factored into Redland builds as standard.
- Climate zone
- NCC climate zone 2
- Daily irradiance
- 5.2 kWh/m²
- Wind region
- Region B
Services
What we do for Redland builders
Packages
Builder packages 3.3 / 6.6 / 10 kW
Selections-sheet ladder. Standard 6.6 kW is the builder default. Battery, EV, and backup as clear upgrades — no driveway hard sell.
See packages
NatHERS
NatHERS Whole-of-Home
Solar helps the NCC 2022 Whole-of-Home energy budget. It does not lift the thermal fabric rating.
NatHERS compliance
Roof-stage
Roof-stage / single-visit install
One slot locked to roof-on. Fit and commission in a single visit. SMS to site super 48h and 24h ahead.
For builders
Where the new builds are
Growth corridors we cover.
Cleveland / Thornlands
Victoria Point
Redland Bay
Ormiston
Wellington Point
Capalaba
Birkdale / Alexandra Hills
Mount Cotton
How a Redland job runs
Roof-on Tuesday. Install Friday. Compliance pack with the keys.
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Submit the job
Redland address, package, roof-on date.
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Slot locked to roof-on
We lock the install slot to your roof-on date.
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Single-visit install
SMS to site super 48hr and 24hr ahead.
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Compliance + handover
Energex connection, STC rebate, NatHERS spec — one pack.
Redland-specific
What changes on the day.
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Coastal corrosion treatment
Redland Bay, Victoria Point, and Cleveland are within 1 km of saltwater. Trade Solar uses marine-grade stainless fasteners and anti-galvanic isolation pads as standard on every Redland install.
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Bay-side bushfire overlay
Mount Cotton and parts of Thornlands carry BAL-19 / 29 ratings due to native bushland boundaries. Trade Solar defaults to BAL-29 compatible hardware throughout the Redlands LGA.
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Energex grid connection
Redland connections route through Energex with typical 5–10 day approval. Some Bay islands (Macleay, Russell, Lamb, Karragarra) have export limits — we confirm before scheduling.
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Premium buyer demographic
Redland buyer demographic skews higher-income and sustainability-aware. Solar + battery + EV charger packages convert well in the Cleveland and Wellington Point corridors.
Trust
What builders can count on.
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Behind the builder
We design, supply, and install for SEQ builders only. Homeowners talk to their builder, not to a retail sales desk.
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One visit at roof-on
Install slot locked to your program. Crew fits and commissions in a single visit so the site stays clear.
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Site-super updates
SMS before attendance (48 and 24 hours). Treat solar like any other scheduled trade.
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Selections-sheet packages
3.3 / 6.6 / 10 kW ladder. Clear upgrades (battery, EV, backup) without a driveway hard sell.
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NatHERS Whole-of-Home
Solar helps the NCC 2022 energy budget. It does not lift the thermal fabric rating — we say that plainly.
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Paperwork in the pack
STC claim, electrical certification, and warranty registration bound before handover.
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After handover, they call us
Warranty and support exit to Trade Solar so your office is not the solar helpdesk.
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SEQ coverage
Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Logan, Ipswich, Redland, Moreton Bay, Toowoomba. Energex on most LGAs; Ergon on Toowoomba.
FAQ
Builder questions, answered.
Do you sell solar direct to our buyers?
No. Trade Solar is trade-only. We sit behind your brand on the selections sheet. If a homeowner finds us, we send them back to their builder.
When does the crew come, and how long are they on site?
We lock one install slot to roof-on (and final-fit as programmed). The crew aims for a single visit for fit and commission, with SMS to the site super beforehand. Weekdays only, 7am–5pm Brisbane time.
Who handles STCs, Energex/Ergon, and warranty after handover?
We lodge the compliance pack (including STC paperwork) and connection requirements for Energex on Redland. After handover, the homeowner contacts Trade Solar for warranty and support, not your office.
Other regions
Building elsewhere in SE QLD?
We cover all eight corridors. See how we work as a solar installer for builders in Queensland.
Ready for a solar design?
Starter 3.3, Standard 6.6, Step-up 10.
We reply within one business day. We lock the install slot to your roof-on date.