Do solar panels have to be removed to replace a roof?

Yes. The shingles, underlayment and flashing under the panels have to be replaced too, so the panels, rails and mounts come off first and go back on after the new roof is installed.

How long does solar panel removal and reinstall take?

It depends on the size of the system and the roof. The panels come off before the roof is replaced and go back on after, and we give you the schedule before work starts, including how long the system will be shut down.

Will my system work the same after it is reinstalled?

We document the system before it comes down so it goes back the way it was, and we confirm it is producing power before we finish.

Can you remove and reinstall panels another company installed?

Yes, in most cases. Even if the original installer is no longer in business, we can take the system down and put it back.

How much does it cost to remove and reinstall solar panels?

It depends mainly on the number of panels, the mounting system, and the pitch and height of the roof. We inspect the roof and the system for free and give you a written price.

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Solar Panel Removal and Reinstall in The Colony, TX

If you have solar panels and your roof needs to be replaced, the panels have to come off first. Solar panel removal for roof replacement, also called removal and reinstall or detach and reset, is a job that sits between two trades. Different Roofing manages both: our roofing crew replaces the roof and our solar partner handles the panels, so you are not left coordinating two companies on the same job.

Solar panels on a residential roof

Call (682) 400-6163 to plan your project.

How Solar Panel Removal and Reinstall Works

Free roof inspection. We inspect the roof and look over the solar system before any work, including whether it is producing power.
Document the system with photos of the panels, wiring, mounts and equipment, and a record of the layout.
Shut the system down and disconnect it safely.
Remove the panels, rails and mounts, then label the parts and store them safely.
Replace the roof, with new underlayment and new flashing at every mount location.
Reinstall the mounts, rails and panels and reconnect the system.
Start the system back up and confirm it is producing power.

Why the Roof Should Come First

Solar panels are built to last 25 years or more. If the roof under them is older or was damaged by hail, it will likely need replacing before the panels wear out, and every trip up and down adds cost. If you are replacing the roof anyway, make sure the new roof is ready to stay under your panels for the long haul. While the panels are off, ask about upgrading to Class 4 impact-resistant shingles.

Leaks Around Solar Mounts

Every solar mount is a penetration through the roof, and the flashing around mounts is a common place for leaks to start on roofs with solar. When we replace the roof, every mount location gets new flashing. If you have a leak near your panels now, call us for an inspection; the fix may require taking some panels off to repair it properly.

One Project, One Number to Call

Because Different Roofing manages the roof and the panel work together, the schedule is planned as one project and you have one number to call if anything is not right. If the company that installed your system is no longer in business, which is common in the solar industry, we can still take the system down and put it back.

If your roof is being replaced after a storm, ask your adjuster how removing and reinstalling the panels is handled on your policy. We document the system and the roof and meet the adjuster on site.

Thinking about adding panels? See our solar installation page, or read more about roof replacement.

Different Roofing is Licensed & Insured, open 24 hours, and our team speaks Spanish. Call (682) 400-6163 to plan your solar panel removal and roof replacement.

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Areas we serve: The Colony, Frisco, Plano, McKinney, Lewisville, Little Elm, Prosper, Carrollton, Allen, Flower Mound, Denton, Celina, and more North Texas cities.

Frequently Asked Questions About Solar Panel Removal

Do solar panels have to be removed to replace a roof?

Yes. The shingles, underlayment and flashing under the panels have to be replaced too, so the panels, rails and mounts come off first and go back on after the new roof is installed.
How long does solar panel removal and reinstall take?

It depends on the size of the system and the roof. The panels come off before the roof is replaced and go back on after, and we give you the schedule before work starts, including how long the system will be shut down.
Will my system work the same after it is reinstalled?

We document the system before it comes down so it goes back the way it was, and we confirm it is producing power before we finish.
Can you remove and reinstall panels another company installed?

Yes, in most cases. Even if the original installer is no longer in business, we can take the system down and put it back.
How much does it cost to remove and reinstall solar panels?

It depends mainly on the number of panels, the mounting system, and the pitch and height of the roof. We inspect the roof and the system for free and give you a written price.

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