Solar Panel Removal and Reinstallation in McKinney

NOAA's Storm Prediction Center logged 156 hail reports within 10 miles of McKinney from 2015 through 2024, and 59 were 1.75 inches or larger. Storms came in 7 of those 10 years. Hail does not stop at the edge of a solar array. Shingles around and under the panels take hits too, and a leak under an array is hard to reach without removing it.

Half of the homes in McKinney were built before 2007 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024). Some panels went on roofs that are now reaching replacement age, and those owners face this job sooner or later.

Timing matters as well. If the roof was replaced shortly before panels went on, it may still have years left. If it was already old, removing the panels once and doing a full replacement is usually less trouble than several repairs under the array over time.

While the panels are off, the roof is open to weather. Good planning keeps that window short and covers the work at the end of each day. In an area where hail falls most springs, it helps to schedule the job with the forecast in mind.

If the panels themselves took hail, have them checked before they go back up. A cracked panel should be dealt with while it is on the ground, not after it is reinstalled. Read how to protect your roof before severe weather for steps you can take now.

GemSco does both the roofing and the solar panel removal and reinstallation, so one crew is responsible for the whole job. If storm damage is involved, our roof insurance claims page explains how we document it. We are family owned, licensed and insured, with 20+ years of experience. See all our work in McKinney.