Solar Panel Removal and Reinstallation for New Braunfels Roof Projects
A roof under solar panels still ages and still takes hail. When it needs work, the panels come off, the roof gets fixed, and the panels go back.
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Why New Braunfels owners need this
Half of the homes in New Braunfels were built before 2006 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024). Many solar systems here went onto roofs that were already several years old. As those roofs reach about 20 years, replacement comes up, and the panels are in the way.
Storms add pressure. NOAA's Storm Prediction Center logged 8 hail reports of 1.75 inches or larger within 10 miles of the city from 2015 through 2024, in 2015, 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The largest was 2 inches, on March 23, 2021. Shingles under an array cannot be seen from the ground, so damage there often goes unnoticed until a leak appears.
Step by step
Inspection
We check the roof and the array and photograph the existing conditions.
Careful removal
Panels and racking come off, are labeled and stored safely.
Roof work
With the roof fully open, damaged decking, underlayment and shingles are repaired or replaced.
New flashing at mounts
Each mount point is sealed again so it stays watertight.
Reinstall
Panels go back in place on the finished roof.
Signs the roof under your panels needs attention
Stains on the attic decking right under the array.
Granules collecting in the gutters below the panels.
Dented vents or gutters after a storm, suggesting hail hit the whole roof.
A roof near 20 years old that has never been checked under the array.
Loose or lifted shingles visible at the edges of the panels.
Water marks on interior ceilings in the rooms below the panels.
Things to settle before work starts
A written scope
A free estimate that lists the panel work and the roof work separately.
Photo record
Before-and-after photos of the array and the roof.
Insurance questions
If storm damage is involved, coverage depends on your policy and insurer. See our roof insurance claims page.
Roof material
A good time to consider impact-rated shingles tested to UL 2218 Class 4.
Older racking
Clamps, rails and wiring that have aged in the sun are checked before they go back on the new roof.
Timing the job
The system is off while the panels are down, so the goal is a tight schedule: removal, roof work and reinstallation one after the other. Plan around the weather as well. Spring is the stormiest stretch in much of Texas, and an open roof is easier to protect in calmer weeks. Our article on the best time of year to replace a roof in Texas explains the trade-offs.
If storm damage started the project, document everything before the panels come down. Dated photos of the array and the roof show what the storm did and help keep the record clear.
Plan it once
The best time to deal with an aging roof is when the panels are already off. Replacing only a section and putting panels back on a worn roof often means doing the whole job again soon. Read things to do before replacing your roof as you plan.
See roof replacement in New Braunfels, hail damage repair in New Braunfels, and our solar panel removal and reinstallation service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should a roofer handle panel removal?
The main risk in this job is the roof, not the panels. When the roofing company removes and reinstalls the array, the mounts, flashing and new roof are planned together. That keeps the roof watertight at every point where the system is fastened.
Can I add or move panels while they are off?
It is a good moment to discuss it, since the roof is open and the layout can be planned around vents, valleys and edges. Any changes should be part of the written estimate so you know the scope before work begins.
What if only part of the roof under the panels is damaged?
Sometimes only the panels over the damaged area need to come off. If the roof is older or the damage is widespread, removing the whole array and doing a full replacement usually avoids repeat work. An inspection with photos helps you choose.
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