Taking Solar Panels Off and Back On for Roof Work in Corinth

NOAA's Storm Prediction Center logged 178 hail reports within 10 miles of Corinth from 2015 through 2024. Of those, 57 were 1.75 inches or larger, and the largest was 4.25 inches on March 26, 2017. When hail damages the roof around an array, the panels often have to come off for the roof to be repaired or replaced.

Age plays a part too. Half of the homes in Corinth were built before 1997 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024). Some panels went onto roofs that were already partway through their life. As those roofs wear out, removal and reinstallation become part of the replacement plan.

Before work starts, ask for a written schedule that shows when the panels come off, when the roof work is done and when the system goes back on. Ask who disconnects and reconnects the system, and who you call if a leak appears near a mount afterward. Clear answers to those questions are the best sign the job will go smoothly.

If the racking is bent or rusted, replacing it during the reinstall is easier than forcing old parts onto a new roof. The same goes for worn wiring clips and hardware.

GemSco handles roofing and solar panel removal and reinstallation, so the roof and the mounts are done by one team. We are family owned, fully licensed and insured, with 20+ years of experience. Learn more on our solar panel removal and reinstallation page. If a storm started the job, see hail damage roof repair in Corinth, and read what happens during a professional roof replacement to know what to expect.