Solar Panel Removal and Reinstallation in Highland Village
If your roof needs repair or replacement and there are panels on it, the panels come off first. Here is how to do it without trading one problem for another.
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Why Highland Village homeowners face this
NOAA's Storm Prediction Center logged 171 hail reports within 10 miles of Highland Village from 2015 through 2024, and hail fell in 8 of those 10 years. Even a well-built array leaves exposed shingles around the edges and between rows. After a large storm, the roof under and around the panels often needs work.
Roof age is the other driver. Half of the homes in the city were built before 1993 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024). Panels added to a roof that was already some years old can outlive it. When that roof wears out, the panels have to come off before a new one can go on.
Leaks at mounts are the third reason. Each attachment point is a hole sealed with flashing, and heat, movement and age can loosen that seal over time. A stain below an array often means a few panels have to come off so the mount can be reflashed properly. Our guide on how to find the source of a roof leak shows why the stain is rarely right under the problem.
The removal and reinstall process
Photograph and map
The array, wiring paths and each mount location are recorded.
Plan the shutdown
Before anything is lifted, confirm with your solar provider who shuts the system down and how.
Remove with care
Panels and racking come off.
Do the roof work
Repair or replacement is completed, with new flashing at every mount.
Reinstall and seal
Panels go back in the same layout and the roof is checked for leaks.
Situations that call for removal
Full roof replacement after hail or age.
Leaks traced to a mount or flashing under the array.
Damaged shingles or decking hidden by panels.
Repairs to the roof edge near the array.
Adding or moving panels during a reroof.
Replacing decking that went soft under the array.
What to confirm before work starts
One plan for both jobs
The panel work and the roof work should be scheduled together, with clear responsibility for each step.
Fresh flashing
Mount points should get new flashing, not old sealant reused.
Insurance questions
If storm damage is involved, coverage depends on your policy. See roof insurance claims.
Written estimate
Ask for one estimate that covers removal, roof work and reinstall.
Storage on site
Know where panels will sit during the roof job and how they will be protected from wind and foot traffic.
Keeping it simple
When the roofer and the solar crew are different companies, a leak at a mount can lead to finger-pointing. GemSco does both, so the roof and the panels are one job. With 92% of homes owner-occupied here, that single point of contact matters to the people who will live with the result.
For the roof side, see roof replacement in Highland Village or hail damage roof repair in Highland Village. Learn more about our solar panel removal and reinstallation service or our work in Highland Village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do panels need to come off for a small roof repair?
Not always. If the damage is at the edge of the array or away from it, the repair can often be done with panels in place. Damage under the panels, or a full reroof, usually needs them removed. An inspection shows which case you are in.
Will my system work the same after reinstall?
When the array is mapped before removal and reinstalled in the same layout, it should. Ask who handles the disconnect and reconnect, and how the system will be checked once it is back on the roof.
Can I reinstall panels on a new roof material?
Usually, but each roof type uses different mounts. Moving from shingles to metal or tile changes the racking and flashing. Plan it with the roofer and the solar crew together before the old roof comes off.
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