Solar on a Hurst Roof: Get the Roof Right First
Solar panels and the roof under them will share the next many years. On older Hurst homes, the roof is where a good solar project starts.
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Three Hurst facts that shape a solar plan
Older housing
Half of local homes were built before 1975 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024). The roof age matters more than the house age, so find out when yours was last replaced.
Large hail
NOAA's Storm Prediction Center logged 36 hail reports of 1.75 inches or larger within 10 miles of Hurst from 2015 through 2024, topping out at 3.25 inches on May 27, 2024.
Mixed ownership
58% of homes are owner-occupied. If you rent, the owner has to approve any work on the roof.
Why the roof comes before the panels
Panels are attached to the roof at many points, and each one is a sealed opening. If the shingles around those points are worn, cracked by hail or near the end of their life, the leak risk goes up and the roof will need replacing while the panels are still in use. Removing and reinstalling an array adds cost and time to that future reroof.
The fix is simple: know the roof first. A roof inspection in Hurst tells you how many years the roof has left and whether it took damage in recent storms. If it needs work, doing it before the install keeps both projects clean.
Ventilation is part of the picture. A hot, poorly vented attic bakes shingles from below and shortens their life. If the roof is being replaced before solar, that is the right time to correct the attic venting too. Our article on how roof ventilation protects your home explains why it matters in Texas heat.
From roof check to finished array
Inspect the roof
Age, condition, decking and storm damage are checked and photographed.
Plan the layout
Panels are placed to keep valleys, vents and edges clear.
Install with care
Every mount gets flashing and sealant matched to the roof type.
Final check
The roof around the array is checked once the install is complete.
Ask these before you sign
How will each mount be flashed on my roof type?
What happens if a leak shows up around a mount later?
How would panels be removed if the roof needs work?
How does my home insurance policy treat panels?
What impact rating do the panels carry?
One team on the roof and the panels
GemSco installs solar panels and does the roofing underneath, so there is one company responsible for the roof and the array together. For homes that already have panels, our page on solar panel removal and reinstallation in Hurst explains reroofing under them.
Ask for the roof work and the solar install in one written estimate, so you can see the full project and its order before anything starts. It also makes clear who answers for the roof under the array later.
Estimates are free and financing is available. Learn more about our solar panel installation service or our work in Hurst.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my roof is ready for solar?
A roof inspection checks the age, the shingles, the decking and any storm damage. If the roof has many years left and no damage, it is ready. If it is aging or was hit by hail, repair or replacement first avoids removing the panels later.
Can I install solar on a rental home in Hurst?
Only with the owner's approval, since the panels attach to the roof and become part of the property. If you are the landlord, plan the roof and the solar work together so tenants are not disturbed twice.
Do panels protect the roof under them from hail?
Panels cover part of the roof, but the shingles around and between rows are still exposed. Large hail can also damage the panels themselves. After a big storm, have both checked, and ask your insurer how panels are covered on your policy.
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