Solar Panel Removal and Reinstallation in Keller for Roof Repairs
When hail or age catches up with the roof under a solar array, the panels must come off before the roof can be fixed. Here is how to plan that well.
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Common reasons to take panels down
A full roof replacement after a hailstorm.
A leak at or near a panel mount.
Damaged shingles hidden under the array.
Deck repairs in the area the panels cover, often found when a stain shows up in the ceiling below the array.
Panel or racking damage that needs a closer look.
Upgrading to an impact-rated roof covering under the existing array.
Why Keller owners face this more often
NOAA's Storm Prediction Center logged 217 hail reports within 10 miles of Keller from 2015 through 2024, and 46 were 1.75 inches or larger. Large hail fell in 2015, 2021, 2023 and 2024. A storm can damage the shingles around and between panels even when the panels look intact, and a roof replacement after hail almost always means removing the array.
Half of the homes in Keller were built before 1999 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024). Owners who added panels on a roof that was already several years old often reach the roof's replacement before the panels need anything. With 83 percent of homes owner-occupied, that decision usually falls to the household itself.
If the work follows a storm, see what to do after a hailstorm damages your roof.
What a good job protects
The panels
Handled and stored with care so glass and frames are not damaged off the roof.
The wiring
Disconnected safely and labeled so it goes back exactly as it was.
The roof
New flashing at each mount point keeps the new roof watertight.
Your records
Photos before removal and after reinstall show the condition of everything.
Your schedule
Removal, roofing and reinstall are planned as one job, so the house is not left waiting between trades.
The sequence, start to finish
Inspection
The roof and array are documented, and the scope of roof work is set.
Remove the panels
The array is taken off the roof in order.
Remount
Mounts are reset on solid rafters and flashed into the new roof, often in fresh spots rather than the old holes.
Reinstall and seal
Panels go back up and the flashing at each mount is checked.
Insurance and next steps
If hail is the reason for the work, coverage for the roof and the panels depends on your policy and your insurer. GemSco inspects, documents damage with photos and gives a written estimate. Our roof insurance claims page explains the process.
Before the crew arrives, find the paperwork for your solar system, note how the monitoring works and take a reading so you can compare it once the panels are back up. Ask that the estimate list removal, storage, roof work, remounting and reconnection as separate lines, so nothing is left unassigned.
GemSco is family owned, fully licensed and insured, with 20+ years of experience, and estimates are free. For the service details, see solar panel removal and reinstallation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to remove all the panels to replace my roof?
For a full replacement, usually yes, at least on the slopes being replaced. For a small repair near the edge of an array, removing a few panels can be enough. The inspection sets the scope so only what needs to come off does.
Who reconnects the system after the roof is done?
Ask that question before you sign. The estimate should state clearly who removes, who reinstalls and who reconnects and checks the system. Having one team handle the roof and the panels keeps that responsibility in one place.
Can hail damage the roof under panels?
Panels shield part of the roof, but hail still hits the exposed areas between and around them, and wind-driven stones can reach the edges. Mounts and flashing can also be affected. An inspection after a large storm should look at both the array and the roof.
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