Accessibility Statement for Our Calculators and Pages
We want everyone to be able to use the solar panel calculator on this site and read every page. We aim to meet WCAG 2.2 level AA, the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. The date of our last test is 14 November 2026. The status box gives the result, and the sections below say what is built into the site and how to get help.
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| Standard we aim for | Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2, level AA |
| How well we meet it | partially conforms |
| Last tested | 14 November 2026 |
| Tested by | Solar Panel Cost Calculator Editorial Team |
| Tools used | axe-core 4.12.1 with Playwright 1.49.1 in Chromium 131, at 390 and 1440 pixels wide; scripted checks of keyboard order, visible focus, focus hidden under fixed bars, the skip link and the cookie banner; reflow at 320 pixels; text spacing; our colour contrast script |
| Known issues | 0 |
| Statement reviewed | 14 November 2026 |
How Accessible Our Calculators Are
The calculator is built from standard form controls, so a keyboard alone can reach and answer every question. The table lists seven things built into it; the status box above holds the test result.
| What you can do | How it works |
|---|---|
| Move through every question with the Tab key | Each control shows a 3 pixel outline when it has keyboard focus. On the roof direction dial, the edge of the part in focus turns thick and dark. |
| Know what each question asks | Every question has a visible label tied to its control, and each group of choices has its own heading. |
| See a postcode error in words | The message under the box reads "Type a full UK postcode." and is linked to the box. |
| Take as long as you need | The calculator sets no time limit, and nothing plays on its own. |
| Reduce motion | If your device asks for reduced motion, the site turns off its transitions. |
| Hit a control without precise aim | Buttons, choices and links that stand alone are at least 44 pixels high. |
| Skip a question you cannot answer | Leave the yearly use box empty and the calculator uses a typical figure for your number of bedrooms. |
Colour contrast has its own check. A script tests 28 pairs of foreground and background colour from the site's style sheet, each against its own minimum ratio, and all 28 pass. Units are a second kind of barrier: kWp is the size of a system and kWh is energy, and our glossary gives plain-English definitions of kWp, kWh and other terms.
The Result Card and the Verdict
When your estimate changes, the result card is marked so that a screen reader can announce it, and the verdict is always written in words, not shown by colour alone. Four parts of the card are built for that:
- The card, headed "Your solar cost, savings and payback", is a polite live region. It updates without moving your focus.
- The verdict reads "Good fit", "Borderline" or "Poor fit" as text, with the reason in a sentence.
- The payback bar has its meaning in words beside it, including the year the cost is paid back.
- Every figure in the card is text, not an image.
On a Poor fit result there is no survey offer; a line of text says to see what would change the answer, then run it again. The sums behind the card are set out in plain text on the page about how our estimates are calculated.
The Survey Request, When It Is Switched On
The survey request form is switched off. Before it goes live, the form will be tested and this statement updated. One barrier is already known. A survey is arranged by phone: Leads 2 Trade calls you first, then installers call to arrange a visit. You will get phone calls. Until Leads 2 Trade agrees another way to reach you, a survey request needs phone calls, and the estimate itself does not. The calls are part of what happens after a survey request.
How Accessible Our Other Pages Are
Our policy and guide pages are built from the same parts as this one: real headings, tables with headers, and links that say where they go. Seven features are in the page code:
- A "Skip to main content" link at the top of every page.
- The same header and footer menus on every page, in the page code.
- One main heading on each page, then section headings in order.
- Tables with a caption and header cells; a wide table scrolls inside its own box, which a keyboard can reach.
- Questions and answers that open and close with the browser's own control, with no script needed.
- Link text that names its target.
- The page language set to UK English.
We publish no PDFs, videos or audio.
Known Issues and What We Are Doing About Them
The number of known issues from our last test is 0. Our checks find only some kinds of problem, so this is not a claim that the site has no other problems.
The same test found these problems too, and we fixed each one on 14 November 2026:
- The keyboard focus outline could not be seen on the dark navy areas: the top of each calculator, the title band of other pages, the footer, the calculator card in guides and the result bar on phones. On the cookie banner the outline was faint. (2.4.7 Focus Visible; 1.4.11 Non-text Contrast)
- On phones, the result bar at the bottom of the screen could cover a link or question that had keyboard focus. The cookie banner could do the same, and at the end of a page it covered the last footer links. (2.4.11 Focus Not Obscured (Minimum))
- On narrow screens, breadcrumb links were cut short to a few letters, and the figure in the phone result bar could be cut off. With wider letter and word spacing, the menu button ran off a 320 pixel screen. (1.4.10 Reflow; 1.4.12 Text Spacing)
- The Accept and Reject buttons come after every other link on the page in keyboard order. (No criterion failed; 2.4.3 Focus Order is met)
Content We Do Not Control
Some steps happen outside this site, and we cannot test or fix them. Three kinds matter here:
- Phone calls and emails from Leads 2 Trade.
- Installers' websites, surveys and written quotes.
- Other organisations' websites that we name as sources, such as gov.uk and Ofgem.
If one of these causes you a problem, tell us and we will pass it on where we can.
How We Tested
Our last test was on 14 November 2026, carried out by the Solar Panel Cost Calculator Editorial Team. The record of that test names four things:
- Tools used: axe-core 4.12.1 with Playwright 1.49.1 in Chromium 131, at 390 and 1440 pixels wide; scripted checks of keyboard order, visible focus, focus hidden under fixed bars, the skip link and the cookie banner; reflow at 320 pixels; text spacing; our colour contrast script.
- Automated scanner: axe-core 4.12.1, run with Playwright 1.49.1 in Chromium 131.
- Screen readers: none yet. No screen reader test has been done yet, so this statement makes no claim about how the site sounds with one.
- Result against WCAG 2.2 level AA: partially conforms.
We tested the home page, every calculator page, the cost and battery hubs, a guide, a brand page, a news page and the privacy, contact and accessibility pages. A separate script tests the site's colour pairs for contrast, and the 28 pairs it covers all pass.
Other Ways to Get Your Estimate
If you cannot use the calculator, write to us at hello@solarpanelcostcalculator.uk and say what stopped you. We reply within 2 working days. The same address takes any other question about access, and our contact page is where you can send us a question or complaint.
How to Report an Accessibility Problem
If something on this site does not work for you, tell us at hello@solarpanelcostcalculator.uk and we will reply within 2 working days. Three details help us find the problem:
- The address of the page.
- What you were trying to do.
- The device, the browser and any assistive technology you use, if you are happy to share them.
A fix is dated in our changelog.
If You Are Not Happy With Our Response
If you are not happy with our reply, answer our email and say so, and the editorial team will look at your report again. If you live in England, Scotland or Wales, you can also contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS). Its helpline advises and assists people on issues relating to equality and human rights. Its website is equalityadvisoryservice.com.
Changes to This Statement
This statement was prepared on 14 November 2026 and last reviewed on 14 November 2026. We review it when a page template changes and when the survey request form is switched on.