Solar Panel Removal and Reinstallation in Ennis
Panels outlast many roofs. When the roof under them needs work, the array has to come off safely and go back on just as safely.
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The job in order
Inspect the roof and array
We check the roof under and around the panels and photograph the system as installed.
Plan the shutdown
Before anything is lifted, confirm with your solar provider who shuts the system down and how.
Remove with care
Panels, rails and mounts come off by hand to avoid scratches and cracks.
Fix the roof
Repair or replacement on a clear roof, with new flashing at every mount point.
Put it back
Panels are reinstalled in their original layout and every attachment is sealed.
Walk-through
We review the roof and the reinstalled array with you.
Why Ennis owners need this
Half of the homes in Ennis were built before 1990 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024). When panels go on a roof that is already a decade or two into its life, the roof often wears out first. The panels still work, but the shingles and flashing under them do not.
Storms add a second reason. NOAA's Storm Prediction Center logged 24 hail reports within 10 miles of Ennis from 2015 through 2024, including 9 at 1.75 inches or larger in 2023 and 2024. The largest, 3 inches, fell on June 14, 2023. Hail can damage the roof around the array and the panels themselves, and the roof under the panels can only be repaired once they are moved.
Leaks under an array are easy to miss. The panels hide the shingles, and water can run along the decking for a long way before it shows up inside. By the time a stain appears on the ceiling, the plywood under the panels may already need replacing. That is why it pays to act on the first signs rather than wait. Read can a roof leak without ceiling damage to see how this happens.
Signs the roof under your panels needs attention
Stains in the attic
Water marks or damp insulation below the array.
Granules in the gutters
Shingles around the panels shedding their surface.
Storm damage nearby
Dented vents, gutters or flashing after hail.
Roof age
A roof that was already older when the panels went on.
Ceiling spots
A stain in a room under the array, even if it is far from the panels themselves.
What to settle before the work starts
One written estimate that covers removal, roof work and reinstallation.
How the panels will be stored while the roof is open.
Whether every mount point gets new flashing.
Who checks the panels and mounts for damage while they are off the roof.
How decking repairs will be handled if soft spots are found.
For storm work, how documentation is shared for your roof insurance claims process. Coverage depends on your policy and insurer.
Plan it as one project
When the roofer and the solar company are different businesses, scheduling gets complicated and leaks at the mounts become a question of whose fault. GemSco does roofing and solar panel removal and reinstallation, so the whole job is planned and done by one team. Learn more about solar panel removal and reinstallation, our roof repair in Ennis, or our Ennis page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I need the panels removed?
If the roof under the array needs replacing, the panels must come off. If there is a leak or damage under a few panels, only those may need to move. An inspection shows the extent of the problem, and we give you a written estimate that explains how many panels are involved.
Will my panels go back in the same place?
Yes. We photograph and document the layout and wiring before removal so the array is reinstalled the way it was. Mount points get new flashing and sealing on the repaired or new roof, so the attachments stay watertight once the panels are back.
Can I replace the roof and keep my existing panels?
In most cases, yes. The panels are removed and reinstalled on the new roof. This lets you keep a working solar system while getting a roof that matches its remaining life. We check the panels and mounts during removal and tell you if anything looks damaged.
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