Removing and Reinstalling Solar Panels for Roof Work in Colleyville

Half of the homes in Colleyville were built before 1994 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024). Some panels were installed on roofs that were already in their middle years. When those roofs wear out, the array stands between the owner and the new roof.

Storms speed that up. NOAA's Storm Prediction Center logged 190 hail reports within 10 miles of Colleyville from 2015 through 2024, with large hail of 1.75 inches or more in 6 of those years. Hail damage to the roof around and under the panels often means the array must be lifted so the roof can be repaired or replaced.

Timing matters. Panels should come off as close to the roof work as possible, so the home does not sit without them longer than needed, and they should go back on once the new roof and flashing are done. Ask for a schedule that shows each step. Ask who is responsible for the mounts, because that is where most leaks start after a reinstall.

Also ask how panels are stored while off the roof. They should be kept flat or upright on padding, out of the way of debris and foot traffic. A cracked panel during storage is an avoidable loss.

When the roofer and the solar crew are different companies, gaps appear between their work, especially around the mounts. GemSco handles the roof and the panel removal and reinstallation, so the details line up. We are family owned and fully licensed and insured, with 20+ years of experience.

Before you decide, it helps to know how much the roof needs. A roof inspection in Colleyville answers that. Learn more on our solar panel removal and reinstallation page, and read what happens if you wait too long to replace a roof.