Bedford Solar Panel Removal and Reinstallation for Roof Work

Bedford sees a lot of hail. NOAA's Storm Prediction Center logged 165 hail reports within 10 miles of the city from 2015 through 2024, and 29 of them were 1.75 inches or larger. The largest, 3.25 inches, fell on May 27, 2024. Storms like that can damage the shingles around an array and lead to a repair or full replacement that requires moving the panels.

Age plays a part as well. Half of the homes in Bedford were built before 1983 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024). Panels added to an older roof often outlast it, so many owners eventually face a reroof with the array in place.

The panels and the roof should be treated as one job, not two separate ones. When different companies handle each part, small gaps can open up: who seals the mounts, who checks the deck under the array, who answers if a leak appears a month later. One contractor responsible for both closes those gaps.

It also helps to think ahead while everything is off. This is the best chance to replace soft decking, upgrade underlayment, add ventilation and fix flashing at walls and chimneys. Our post on why roof underlayment matters explains why that hidden layer deserves attention. Doing it now means the panels should not have to come off again for many years.

About half of Bedford homes are rented. If you own a rental with panels, plan the removal and reroof between tenants when possible, and tell current tenants that the system will be offline for a short time. Our article on how long a roof replacement takes in Texas helps you set expectations.

GemSco handles roofing and solar panel removal and reinstallation with one crew. We are family owned, fully licensed and insured, with 20+ years of experience and free estimates. Learn more on our solar panel removal and reinstallation page or read about roof repair in Bedford.