Removing and Reinstalling Solar Panels for Roof Work in Haltom City
When the roof under your panels needs repair or replacement, the panels have to come off first. Here is how that job works and why one team for both helps.
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When panels need to come off
A full roof replacement.
Hail or wind damage to shingles under the array.
A leak traced to a mount or a spot hidden by panels.
Decking or flashing repairs beneath the panel rows.
Moving or adjusting the array during a reroof.
Why this comes up in Haltom City
NOAA's Storm Prediction Center logged 180 hail reports within 10 miles of Haltom City from 2015 through 2024, and hail fell in 6 of those 10 years. Panels shield part of the roof, but the shingles around and between them still take hits. A storm can leave damage that only shows once the array is lifted.
Age is the other reason. Half of the homes here were built before 1978 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024). If panels went on a roof that was already a few years old, that roof may now need replacing while the panels still have years of use left.
Leaks are the third trigger. Every mount is a hole through the roof, sealed with flashing. Over time, heat and movement can loosen that seal. When a stain appears below an array, the panels near it often need to come off so the mount can be reflashed properly.
How the job is done
Document the system
The array is photographed and mapped so it can go back the same way.
Remove the panels
Panels and racking come off.
Repair or reroof
The roof is fixed or replaced, with new flashing at every mount point.
Reinstall
Panels and racking go back on, sealed at each attachment.
Check for leaks
The roof around the array is checked before the job is closed.
What to ask before the work starts
Who disconnects the system?
Know who shuts down and reconnects the array and when, so there are no gaps or surprises.
Where are panels stored?
Panels should be stored where they will not be stepped on, blown over or hit by debris during the roof work.
Are mounts reflashed?
Every attachment point should get fresh flashing when the roof is redone. Reusing old seals invites leaks.
Who answers for leaks?
With one team on both the roof and the panels, there is one place to call if a mount leaks later.
One team, one point of contact
When one company removes the panels and another redoes the roof, a leak at a mount can turn into a dispute about who caused it. GemSco does the roofing and the panel work, so the roof and the array are handled together. See roof replacement in Haltom City or hail damage roof repair in Haltom City for the roof side.
If a storm has just passed, have the roof and the panels checked together. Take photos of any visible damage, and read about roof insurance claims before filing. Coverage for the roof and the panels depends on your policy and your insurer.
Estimates are free. Learn more about our solar panel removal and reinstallation service or our work in Haltom City.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to remove and reinstall solar panels?
It depends on the size of the array, the roof work in between and the weather. Removal and reinstall are separate steps with the roof job in the middle. Ask for a written plan that lists each step so you know what to expect before work starts.
Will my panels be damaged when they come off?
Careful removal, labeling and storage keep the risk low. The array should be photographed before anything is touched so it goes back the same way. Ask how panels will be stored on site and who checks them before they are mounted again.
Can I just repair the roof around the panels?
Small repairs at the edges of an array can sometimes be done without removing panels. Damage under the panels, or a full reroof, needs the array lifted. An inspection shows whether the problem can be reached with the panels in place.
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