Removing and Reinstalling Solar Panels on Garland Roofs

Half of the homes in Garland were built before 1978 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024). Many arrays were added to roofs that already had some years behind them, so a roof replacement under the panels is a common next step.

Storms speed that up. NOAA's Storm Prediction Center logged 112 hail reports within 10 miles of Garland from 2015 through 2024, and 28 of them were 1.75 inches or larger. The largest, 5.25 inches, fell on April 11, 2016. Hail can bruise shingles under and around the panels and loosen the flashing at mounts, even when the glass survives.

Large hail was reported near Garland in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021 and 2023. An array installed before one of those seasons may be sitting on a roof that took more than one hit. Checking under the panels after a big storm is the only way to know, and that usually means removing at least part of the array.

Agree before the job where panels and rails will sit so they are not stepped on, stacked badly or blown around. Wiring is labeled so it goes back the way it came out. Before reinstalling, we check each panel for cracked glass or bent frames and let you know if anything looks damaged, so it can be addressed before it goes back on the roof.

We also look at the rails and clamps. Corroded or bent hardware is noted and discussed with you, since reusing worn parts on a new roof can create the same leak you just paid to fix.