Taking Solar Panels Off a Plano Roof for Repairs, and Putting Them Back
When the roof under your panels leaks or takes hail, the panels have to come off before anyone can fix it. Done right, the array goes back on a sound roof with sealed mounts.
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Reasons Plano homeowners need panels removed
A leak under or near the array.
Hail damage to shingles around and below the panels.
A full roof replacement on an aging roof.
Wind damage that lifted shingles under the racking.
Moving or adjusting the array during a remodel.
Why this comes up often in Plano
NOAA's Storm Prediction Center logged 202 hail reports within 10 miles of Plano from 2015 through 2024, and 75 were 1.75 inches or larger. Hail of that size showed up in 8 of those 10 years. A roof under panels faces the same storms, and the shingles around the array take direct hits.
Age adds to it. Half of the homes in Plano were built before 1993 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024). If panels were put on an older roof, that roof may need replacing before the panels are near the end of their life. Removal and reinstallation is how the two timelines get lined up.
How removal and reinstallation works
Document the system
Photos and notes of the layout, wiring and mounts before anything is touched.
Agree on the shutdown
Shutting the system down is electrical work. Agree with your solar provider who handles it before the job starts.
Remove with care
Panels, rails and mounts come off in order.
Repair or replace the roof
With the area clear, the crew fixes the deck, underlayment and shingles. See roof repair in Plano.
Reinstall and seal
Mounts go back with new flashing so they do not become leak points, then the panels are set back in place.
Why one crew for both jobs helps
Fewer handoffs
The same team removes the panels, does the roof and puts the array back.
Clear responsibility
If a mount leaks later, there is no finger-pointing between a roofer and a solar company.
Better sealing
Mount flashing is done as part of the new roof, not added afterward.
Simpler scheduling
One calendar for removal, roofing and reinstall means the array is not left off the roof waiting on another company.
What to ask before the work starts
Who powers the system down and back up, and who checks it afterward?
Where will the panels be stored while the roof is open?
Will the mounts get new flashing, or will the old ones be reused?
Does the written estimate list removal, roof work and reinstallation as separate items?
What photos will you get of the roof under the array before it is covered again?
Planning the job
If hail is the reason for the work, read about roof insurance claims first. Coverage depends on your policy and insurer, and removal costs are something to raise with your adjuster. Our guide on what to do after a hailstorm damages your roof walks through the first steps.
GemSco handles solar panel removal and reinstallation along with roofing. We are fully licensed and insured, family owned, with 20+ years of experience, and estimates are free. Learn more about our solar panel removal and reinstallation service or our Plano roofing work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will removing my panels affect their performance?
Careful removal, storage and reinstallation should not harm the panels. The key steps are documenting the original setup, handling panels gently and reconnecting the system correctly. Ask for photos before and after so you have a record of the work.
Can the roof under solar panels be repaired without removing them?
Small repairs at the edge of an array are sometimes possible. Most leaks and hail damage under the panels need them removed so the crew can reach the deck and shingles. Working around panels risks damaging both the roof and the equipment.
Should I replace the whole roof while the panels are off?
If the roof is aging or hail damaged across several slopes, it often makes sense. The panels are already off, so replacing the roof then avoids a second removal later. An inspection helps you decide whether a repair or a full replacement fits better.
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