Removing and Reinstalling Solar Panels for Crowley Roof Work
When a roof under solar panels needs work, the panels have to come off first. Done right, they go back on a sound roof with sealed mounts.
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When panels need to come off
Roof replacement
A new roof cannot be installed under an array. Panels are removed and reinstalled after.
Leak repair
If a leak starts under the panels, the crew needs clear access to the shingles and decking below.
Hail damage
Storm damage to the roof under the array has to be repaired, not left hidden.
Mount problems
Loose or poorly sealed mounts may need to be reset and flashed again.
How the process works
Document the system
Photos and notes record panel layout and condition before anything is touched.
Safe removal
Panels are taken off with care.
Decide where panels sit
Before the work date, agree on a spot for the panels and who is responsible for them.
Roof work
Repairs or a full replacement are completed, with new flashing at each mount point.
Reinstall and seal
Panels go back on and are checked in place before the crew leaves.
Why Crowley roofs with panels need a plan
Half of the homes in Crowley were built before 2003 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024). Panels added to some of those homes years ago may now sit on a roof that is wearing out under them.
Storms add pressure. NOAA's Storm Prediction Center logged 76 hail reports within 10 miles of Crowley from 2015 through 2024, including 13 of 1.75 inches or larger. The largest, 4 inches, fell on June 12, 2023. Hail can damage shingles in the gaps between panels and around the edges of the array. When that damage needs fixing, removal and reinstallation become part of the job. See hail damage roof repair in Crowley for how storm repairs are documented.
Protecting the roof and the panels
Panels are delicate when handled. Glass can crack, frames can bend and wiring can be damaged if the system is pulled off in a hurry. The roof needs care too: careless removal can tear shingles and leave open holes at old mount points. A planned job treats both with the same attention.
Mount points are the key detail. When panels go back on a repaired or new roof, every attachment is a new penetration that must be flashed and sealed. Reusing old holes or skipping flashing is how leaks start under an array, where they are hardest to see. If you suspect a leak under your panels now, read how to find the source of a roof leak.
What to ask before the work starts
Who removes and who reinstalls the panels? One team is simpler.
How will the panels be stored and protected during the job?
Will new flashing be installed at every mount point?
Is the roof being fully replaced or only repaired under the array?
If the work is tied to a storm, read what to do after a hailstorm damages your roof first.
Roof and solar in one job
GemSco is family owned, fully licensed and insured, with 20+ years of experience. We handle roof repair, roof replacement and solar panel removal and reinstallation, so the timing between crews is not your problem. If the roof is due anyway, a roof inspection in Crowley shows how much life is left before you decide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why have a roofer remove the panels?
Because the roof is the reason the panels are coming off. A roofer who handles both sides knows how to protect the shingles during removal and how to seal mounts on the new roof. GemSco does solar panel removal and reinstallation alongside roof repair and replacement. Learn more on our solar panel removal and reinstallation page.
Is it worth replacing the roof while the panels are off?
If the roof is aging, often yes. Removing panels twice costs more than once. If your home is one of the many in Crowley built around 2003 and still has its first roof, ask for an honest read on remaining life. Our roof replacement in Crowley page explains the process.
Can removal and reinstallation be part of a hail claim?
It depends on your policy and your insurance company. When hail damages the roof under an array, GemSco documents the damage and includes the removal and reinstallation in a written estimate. Your insurer decides what is covered. Visit roof insurance claims or call us in Crowley for more.
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