Solar Panels in Keller: Plan the Roof Before the Array

Solar panels are bolted through the roof into the structure. If the roof needs to be replaced a few years later, the panels have to come off first and go back on after. Planning the roof and the array together avoids paying for that twice.

There is also a hidden-roof problem. Once panels are in place, the shingles under them are out of sight. Small issues there can go unnoticed for a long time, so it pays to start with a roof that is sound and well flashed.

The first step is an honest look at the roof: its age, its condition after past storms and how the deck and flashing are holding up. A roof inspection in Keller gives you photos to work from.

Half of the homes in Keller were built before 1999 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024). Many have had a storm replacement since, so the roof may be younger than the house. Knowing which is the case changes the advice.

Hail is a real factor. NOAA's Storm Prediction Center logged 217 hail reports within 10 miles of Keller from 2015 through 2024, and 46 were 1.75 inches or larger. The largest, 4.25 inches, came on June 11, 2023. Panels are rated for impact, and the ratings differ by product, so it is worth asking before you choose one. Check with your insurer on how panels fit into your homeowners policy.

Keller is mostly owner-occupied: 83 percent of homes, per the same Census survey. Most solar decisions here are made by the people living under the roof.

GemSco installs solar panels and handles roof repair and replacement, so the roof and the array are planned as one project. We are family owned, fully licensed and insured, and estimates are free. Learn more about our solar panel installation service.