Removing and Reinstalling Solar Panels for Roof Work in Benbrook
When the roof under your panels needs a repair or a new roof, the panels have to come off first. Here is how that job should be done.
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When panels need to come off
Roof replacement
The full roof cannot be replaced with panels in place. See roof replacement in Benbrook.
Hail damage under the array
Shingles beneath panels can be hit at the edges or around mounts.
Leaks at mounts
A failed seal at an attachment point needs the panel lifted to fix it.
Decking repairs
Soft wood under the array must be reached from above.
Why this comes up in Benbrook
NOAA's Storm Prediction Center logged 16 hail reports of 1.75 inches or larger within 10 miles of Benbrook from 2015 through 2024, with large hail in 2016, 2019, 2020 and 2023. Storm damage often reaches the roof around and under panels, and the repair cannot be done with the array in the way.
Age is the other driver. Half of the homes in Benbrook were built before 1983 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024). Panels installed on an older roof a few years ago may now sit on shingles that need replacing.
Panels also hide the roof. Shingles under an array get no direct sun, so they often look newer than the rest of the roof, but the edges and the mounts are exposed to water flow and debris. Leaves and nesting animals can collect under panels and hold moisture against the shingles. Taking the panels off is the one chance to see that hidden area up close.
How the job runs
Document the system
Photos and notes record the layout, wiring and condition of each panel before anything moves.
Remove the panels
Panels and racking come off.
Do the roof work
Repair or replacement is completed, including new flashing at each future mount point.
Check the hidden area
With panels off, the crew inspects shingles and decking that were covered, and cleans out debris trapped under the array.
Reinstall and seal
Racking goes back with proper flashing, then panels are reset.
Check and report
The roof and system are checked, with photos of the finished work.
Questions to ask before you hire
Will the same team handle removal, roof work and reinstallation?
How are panels stored and protected during the job?
How will each mount be flashed when it goes back?
What happens if a panel was already damaged before removal?
Is the written estimate clear about every step?
Who will photograph the roof under the panels while it is exposed?
One company, one schedule
Planning ahead keeps the system offline for as short a time as possible. The removal, the roof work and the reinstall are scheduled as one job, weather permitting, and you get updates as each step is done. If the roof only needs a repair in one area, sometimes only the panels over that area need to come off.
GemSco handles solar panel removal and reinstallation along with the roof work itself, so you are not coordinating two crews. If storm damage is part of the job, read what to do after a hailstorm damages your roof. Learn more about our solar panel removal and reinstallation service or visit our Benbrook roofing page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a roofer work around panels instead of removing them?
Small repairs at the edges of an array sometimes can be done without moving panels. A full replacement, or damage under the array, requires removal. Working around panels risks leaving damaged shingles in place and can lead to leaks that are hard to reach later.
Will my panels be damaged during removal?
Careful handling keeps the risk low. Each panel is checked and photographed before it comes off so its condition is on record. If a panel already has storm damage, that is noted before work begins so you know what to expect.
Does removal and reinstallation affect an insurance claim?
If storm damage is the reason for the roof work, removal and reinstallation may be part of the claim scope. Whether it is covered depends on your policy and your insurance company. A written estimate that lists this step separately makes it easier to discuss with your adjuster.
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