Solar Panels in The Colony, TX: Start With the Roof Underneath

Solar mounts are bolted through the roof and sealed at each point. Once the array is in place, the shingles beneath it are hard to reach. That is why the condition of the roof is the first question, not the last.

In The Colony, half of the homes were built before 2001, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024. A roof from around then may be about 25 years old. If it is close to the end of its life, replacing it before the install often saves a second trip, since panels would otherwise need removal and reinstallation during the roof job.

In The Colony, 60% of homes are owner occupied, per the same census data. If you rent, the owner has to approve and plan any solar project. If you own, plan the roof and the panels together. Also think about the timeline. A solar array is meant to stay put for a long time, so the roof under it should be able to last at least as long. Ask the roofer for a straight answer on how many good years the current shingles have, and compare that with how long you expect to keep the panels. If those two numbers do not line up, plan the roof work first. That one step can save you from paying for roof replacement in The Colony plus a removal and reinstall a few years from now. Our solar panel installation page explains the service, and the The Colony page covers our work in the area. GemSco gives free estimates, and financing is available.