Solar Panel Removal and Reinstallation for Fort Worth Roof Projects
When a roof under solar panels needs repair or replacement, the array has to come off and go back on. Done in the right order, both stay protected.
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When panels have to come off
Full roof replacement
The most common case. See roof replacement in Fort Worth.
Hail damage under the array
Shingles beneath panels cannot be repaired in place.
Leaks at mounts
Failed sealant or flashing at attachment points needs to be redone.
Decking repair
Soft or rotten boards under the panels can only be reached with the panels removed.
Why it comes up so often in Fort Worth
NOAA's Storm Prediction Center logged 143 hail reports within 10 miles of Fort Worth from 2015 through 2024, and large hail of 1.75 inches or more fell in 7 of those 10 years. Panels take some hits themselves, and the shingles around and under them take the rest. Damage under an array is hard to see and often found only when a leak shows up inside.
Age plays a part too. Half of the homes in Fort Worth were built before 1994 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024). Arrays installed on roofs that were already in mid-life are now reaching the point where the roof under them needs replacing.
For rental properties, which make up a large share of Fort Worth homes, tenants may not notice early signs at all. A stain in a back room or a damp closet can be the first clue. Owners who schedule a yearly roof check, including the area around the panels, catch these problems before they reach drywall and flooring.
The sequence we follow
Inspect and photograph
We record the array, racking, wiring paths and the roof before anything is touched.
Remove
Panels and racking come off.
Repair or replace the roof
Decking, underlayment, flashing and shingles are handled as needed.
Re-flash the mounts
Old holes are sealed and new attachments are flashed into the roof.
Reinstall
Panels go back on the racking.
Final review
We go over the roof and the array with you.
Make sure your estimate covers
Panel removal, storage and reinstallation as separate line items.
How old mount holes will be sealed.
The roof work under and around the array.
Photos of the system before removal.
Who to call if a leak appears at a mount afterward.
A plan for the roof area around the array, not only under it.
Insurance and the next step
If hail caused the damage, coverage for panel removal depends on your policy and your insurance company. We document the roof and array with photos and give you a written estimate that separates each part of the job. See roof insurance claims and hail damage roof repair in Fort Worth.
GemSco does roofing and solar panel removal and reinstallation, so one company is responsible from start to finish. Estimates are free and financing is available. Learn more on solar panel removal and reinstallation or the Fort Worth roofing page.
If you are planning other changes to your system, do them while the panels are down so the array comes off the roof only once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the roof be repaired around the panels without removing them?
If the damage is on open roof areas away from the array, yes. Problems under the panels, at their mounts or across the whole roof usually require removal. We check where the damage is and tell you before the estimate whether the panels need to come off.
Is it worth replacing the roof while the panels are off?
If the roof is close to the end of its life, usually yes. Taking panels off twice costs more than doing the roof once while they are already down. An inspection tells you how much life the roof has left, so you can decide with the numbers in front of you.
I rent my home. Who arranges this?
The property owner decides on roof and solar work, since both belong to the house. If you notice a leak or damage near the panels, tell your landlord or manager and take dated photos. Quick reporting limits the damage and gives the owner time to plan the work.
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