Removing and Reinstalling Solar Panels in Arcola, TX
Panels often outlast the roof under them. When the roof needs work, the panels have to come off, and how that is done matters.
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When removal is needed
Roof replacement
The roof under the array has reached the end of its life and needs a full tear-off.
Storm damage
Hail or wind damaged shingles under or around the panels.
Leaks at mounts
Water is entering at an attachment point and needs to be resealed with new flashing.
Hidden rot
Soft decking found near the array has to be replaced.
Material change
You want to move from shingles to metal or another material while the roof is exposed.
Why Arcola homes face this now
Half of the homes in Arcola were built before 2001 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024). If your panels went on an original roof, that roof is now about 25 years old and may be due for replacement. Planning the panel removal and the new roof together keeps the panels off the roof for the least amount of time.
Storms add another reason. NOAA's Storm Prediction Center logged 15 hail reports within 10 miles of Arcola from 2015 through 2024, two of them at 1.75 inches, in 2015 and 2017. Hail can damage shingles near the array edges that are hard to see from below. A hail damage roof inspection in Arcola shows whether the roof needs work.
If you are buying a home in Arcola that already has panels, ask how old the roof under them is. That answer tells you whether a removal and reinstall may be part of your next few years.
Signs to watch under and around the panels
Ceiling stains in rooms below the array.
Shingle pieces or granules in gutters under the panels.
Leaves and debris trapped under the panels.
Animals nesting under the array, which can damage the roof surface.
Rust or loose hardware at mounts you can see from the ground.
How the work is done
Document The layout of panels, rails and mounts is photographed and recorded.
Remove Panels and rails are taken down.
Roof work Repairs or a full roof replacement in Arcola are completed, with new flashing at each mount spot.
Reinstall Rails and panels go back on sealed mounts, in the same layout when possible.
Inspect The roof around the array is checked and the finished job is photographed.
A roof that already had some age on it when the panels were installed.
Insurance and getting started
After a storm, whether removal and reinstallation is covered depends on your policy and your insurer. GemSco documents the damage with photos and gives you a written estimate to share with your adjuster. See our roof insurance claims page for more.
GemSco handles the roof and the panel removal and reinstallation, so one company is accountable for both. We are family owned, fully licensed and insured, and have 20+ years of experience. Estimates are free and financing is available. Read about solar panel removal and reinstallation or our page for Arcola.
Plan around the weather when you can. Spring storms can stretch out a roof job, and the panels stay off the roof until it is finished. Ask how the roof will be protected if rain comes in the middle of the work, and where the panels will be stored.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can only some panels be removed for a small repair?
Yes, when the damage is limited. If the leak or broken shingles sit under a few panels, those panels can be lifted while the rest stay in place. A full replacement requires taking the whole array down so the entire roof can be redone.
Is it better to replace the roof while panels are off?
If the roof is near the end of its life, yes. Removing and reinstalling panels twice costs more than doing it once. An inspection before removal tells you whether a repair will last or whether a full replacement is the smarter move.
How are the old mount holes handled?
During the roof work, old holes are filled and covered as part of the new roof. New flashing goes in at each mount location so the reinstalled panels sit on fresh, sealed attachments rather than on patched holes.
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