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West · Melton · 3337
Full pure-water clean of every panel, with frames and channels cleared. Before & after photos provided, free condition inspection included, and zero mess left behind.
6 panels $140 · 14 panels $170 · 22 panels $210
Harkness localOwner operated by DanielNo subcontractorsSame-week bookings
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What you get
In a newer suburb like Harkness, solar panel cleaning often means taller homes and tighter side paths, which Daniel is equipped for. He cleans each panel on the roof using deionised water and soft brushes.
Daniel's promise
Harkness households deal with one person, Daniel, who quotes a fixed price and does the entire clean himself.
Harkness is one of the Melton area's newer growth suburbs, with most homes built from the 2010s onwards across modern estates. Expect contemporary single and double-storey houses on compact blocks, many fitted with solar from the outset. Daniel cleans every Harkness system in person and is fully insured, with no subcontractors or call centre standing between you and the work.
Quoted and confirmed by text before the booking. No add-ons and no surprise charges on the day.
You booked Daniels Solar Cleaning, you get Daniel. No subcontractors and no trainees, ever.
Harkness homes typically have concrete tiles or Colorbond, and Daniel cleans both carefully while connected to height-safety gear on every roof.
He tells you what he found — even when that means your panels didn't need doing yet.
Growth-area estates
Modern estate design in Harkness brings compact lots, taller homes and solar installed during the build, all of which affect how Daniel sets up.
Many Harkness homes came with solar included in the build package, often placed wherever roof space allowed. Daniel cleans each panel regardless of how the array has been arranged.
Houses on compact lots can leave only a slim path down the side. Daniel checks the gap and fence heights in advance so ladders and gear can be positioned safely.
A lot of homes here are double-storey, with arrays on the upper roof. Daniel works there harnessed and secure, and the height doesn't change what you pay.
Quite common in 3337: A builder-installed system on an upper roof that has gone uncleaned since handover, because the owners have no way of getting up there safely themselves.
See the difference
That film isn't loose dust. It's bonded pollen, traffic soot and mineral residue — and rain doesn't shift it.
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Recent work
Real solar panel cleaning jobs on roofs around Melbourne's west. Tap any photo to see it full size.
Transparent pricing
Every Harkness price is fixed and agreed with Daniel before he starts. No call-out fee, and nothing gets added to the bill afterwards.
| Panels | Regular | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 6 panels | $170 | $140 |
| 12 panels | $180 | $150 |
| 14 panels | $190 | $170 |
| 18 panels | $220 | $190 |
| 22 panels | $250 | $210 |
| 28 panels | $280 | $240 |
All prices inc. GST Same price single or double storey Free condition inspection included 10% off gutter vacuum cleaning
Larger systems are $5 per panel beyond 14, and double-storey homes in Harkness pay the same price as single-storey homes. Call 0400 725 887 for anything larger.
Best times to book
A clean fits in well for Harkness homes at these times of year.
November–December
Cleaning just before summer gets the glass clear for the longest days of the year, when you'd most want panels free of dust and droppings.
September–October
Pollen from young street trees and new gardens adds to leftover winter dust. A spring clean clears the glass and checks the system after the cooler months.
March–May
Once summer is over, dried droppings and grime can come off in a comfortable season for roof work, with the inspection spotting anything to watch.
Anytime
If you're preparing to sell or lease your Harkness home, clean panels present better, and the condition inspection photos show the system is in good shape.
Harkness questions
To clean up to 6 panels costs $140, then $150 for 12 and $170 for 14, with GST included in each price. Past 14, it's $5 a panel, so a system of 15 panels is $175. There's no extra fee for double-storey homes, and a free condition inspection is included.
Very normal, especially on newer homes where the system came with the build. Dust, pollen and droppings still build up over time, though. A first clean clears the glass, and the free condition inspection checks clamps, seals and glass for any issues.
No. Double-storey homes are charged exactly the same as single storey. Daniel uses a harness and height-safety gear to work safely on upper roofs, and if part of an array can't be reached safely, it isn't charged.
In most cases, yes. Daniel's ladder and gear suit the slim side paths found on compact blocks. If there's side access, you don't need to be home, and the before and after photos arrive by email the same day.
Daniel's approach is warranty-safe. He uses only deionised pure water and soft brushes, without detergents or pressure washing, so the panels are cleaned gently in the way manufacturers expect and nothing is left behind on the glass.
Rain only does part of the job. It moves some loose dust, but bird droppings and grime stick, and evaporating rainwater leaves spots of its own. Hand cleaning with deionised water lifts the buildup and dries without marks.
Yes. On estate streets where lots of homes have solar, grouping bookings works well. Neighbours who book the same visit each get a better rate, so gather addresses and panel counts and send them through to Daniel.
Daniel looks over the system for cracked glass, lifted seals, loose clamps and any new shading, such as a neighbour's second storey or a growing tree. Anything of note is photographed and emailed along with your before and after photos.
Something not covered? Call Daniel on 0400 725 887 — he'll give you a straight answer.
Book a Harkness clean
Text or call Daniel, or send the form and he'll come back to you the same day with a firm price.
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Nearby
Whether you're in Harkness or neighbouring Melton West or Kurunjang, Daniel provides solar panel cleaning in all three. Book the same visit as your neighbours and each household gets a better rate.
Send Daniel your panel count and home type, and he'll respond the same day with a fixed price and a booking slot this week.