Solar Panel Removal and Reinstallation for Nassau Bay Roof Projects
When hail or age forces roof work on a home with solar, the panels must come off first. Doing that step carefully protects the panels and the new roof.
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The removal and reinstall process
Inspect and photograph
The array and the roof are checked and documented before anything is touched.
Remove panels and racking
Panels come off and hardware is labeled so it goes back the same way.
Decide where panels sit
Before the work date, agree on a spot for the panels and who is responsible for them.
Complete the roof work
The roof is repaired or replaced on a clear surface, including the area under the array.
Flash new mounts
Attachment points are set into the new roof with proper flashing.
Reinstall and seal
Panels return to the racking and the roof around them gets a final look.
Reasons panels come off
Hail damage
Shingles around and between panels can be bruised even when the panels look fine.
Roof at the end of its life
Shingles under the array age with the rest of the roof and must be replaced together.
Leaks under the array
The crew cannot trace a leak without seeing the roof under the panels.
Failing mounts
Mounts with poor flashing or loose fasteners need to be reset.
Material change
Owners switching from shingles to metal or another material need the array off during the work.
Why this matters in Nassau Bay right now
NOAA's Storm Prediction Center logged 31 hail reports within 10 miles of Nassau Bay from 2015 through 2024, and eight were 1.75 inches or larger. The largest, 2.75 inches on May 31, 2024, was one of the biggest in the area's recent record. Homes with solar that took that storm may have damage on the exposed roof, along the edges of the array or at the mounts.
The age of the housing adds to it. Half of the homes in Nassau Bay were built before 1970 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024). Some panels were installed on roofs that were already mid-life. When those roofs need replacing, the panels have to come down. Read what to do after a hailstorm damages your roof for the first steps after a storm.
Rental homes face the same issue. About 49% of homes here are owner occupied, so many arrays sit on roofs whose owners live elsewhere. Planning the removal, roof work and reinstallation as one job keeps the disruption for tenants short.
Before you schedule the work
Gather the paperwork from the original solar install.
Take photos of the array and the roof from the ground.
Decide whether the roof needs repair or full replacement.
Get one written estimate that covers removal, roof work and reinstallation.
If you rent, ask the property owner to arrange the work.
Plan where the panels will be stored while the roof work is underway.
Ask how long the panels will be off the roof.
One plan for roof and panels
Keeping both parts of the job in one plan avoids gaps between crews and makes sure the roof is done before the panels go back. GemSco offers solar panel removal and reinstallation alongside roofing, with free estimates. See roof repair in Nassau Bay, our solar panel removal and reinstallation page or our Nassau Bay roofing page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do panels have to come off to repair hail damage on the roof?
If the damage is under or right next to the array, yes. The crew needs to reach the shingles, flashing and mounts to repair them properly. Damage on parts of the roof away from the panels can often be repaired without removing the array.
Will my panels work the same after reinstallation?
When the panels and racking are handled with care, labeled and reinstalled the same way, they should go back into the same layout. Take photos of the array beforehand, and keep the paperwork from the original install, so the reinstallation can follow the same setup.
Is it smart to replace an older roof while the panels are off?
On an older home, it often is. Each time the panels come off and go back on, there is a cost. If the roof is near the end of its life, replacing it during the same project can save you from repeating that step in a few years.
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