Before Solar in Glenn Heights: Make Sure the Roof Is Ready

Ownership: about 78 percent of occupied homes in Glenn Heights are owner-occupied (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024). Owners decide on roof and solar work, so most households here can plan both together.

Roof age: half of the homes were built before 2004 (same source). An original roof is now around 22 years old. Panels that go on an aging roof will likely have to come off when that roof is replaced.

Hail: NOAA's Storm Prediction Center logged 95 hail reports within 10 miles of Glenn Heights from 2015 through 2024, with 19 at 1.75 inches or larger and a 4-inch stone on June 12, 2023. Recent hail may have left damage that should be fixed before panels cover it.

The cleanest solar jobs start with a roof that will not need major work for a long time. If your roof is close to the end of its life, replacing it first lets the panels go on a fresh surface with new underlayment and flashing at every mount. If it is in good shape, an inspection report confirms that and becomes part of your records.

Doing both with one company also keeps scheduling simple. The roof is finished, checked and then the array goes up, without waiting on a second contractor. Our guide on things to do before replacing your roof covers what to prepare at home.