Removing and Reinstalling Solar Panels for Roof Work in DeSoto

Solar panels cover part of the roof, but they do not stop it from aging. Shingles, underlayment and flashing under the array wear out on their own schedule. When a leak or storm damage shows up under the panels, nobody can reach it without removing them.

Older houses are the most common case. Half of the homes in DeSoto were built before 1993 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024). If panels were added to one of those homes without replacing the roof first, the roof may now be due while the panels still have years left.

Waiting rarely helps. A leak under an array is hard to see from the ground and hard to reach, so it can run for a long time before a stain appears inside. By then the decking under the panels may need work too. If you notice signs of a leak in the attic below the array, it is worth acting early. Read what to do after discovering a roof leak for the first steps.

Coordinating a roofer and a separate solar company can stretch a job out. GemSco does both roofing and solar panel removal and reinstallation, so the work is planned as one project. You get one inspection, one written estimate covering removal, roof work and reinstallation, and one point of contact from start to finish. If you are weighing a repair against a full replacement under the array, our guide on roof repair vs. replacement can help. Learn more about solar panel removal and reinstallation or see all services in DeSoto.