Solar Panel Removal and Reinstall for Saginaw Roof Projects

Half of the homes in Saginaw were built before 2000 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024). If panels went onto an older roof, the roof may reach replacement age well before the panels are retired. Planning for removal and reinstall is part of owning solar on an older house.

Hail is the other reason. NOAA's Storm Prediction Center logged 165 hail reports within 10 miles of Saginaw from 2015 through 2024, with 34 at 1.75 inches or larger and hail in 7 of the 10 years. The roof under and around an array is hard to see from the ground, so storm damage there can go unnoticed until it leaks.

If hail caused the damage, ask your insurance company how removal and reinstall are treated under your policy. Coverage depends on the policy and on the insurer's decision. GemSco can inspect the roof, document the damage with photos and give a written estimate you can share. Our post on can you replace your roof before insurance approves covers timing questions.

For rental properties, coordinate with tenants early. Removal and roof work add days of noise and activity, and the system may be off during that time.

Keep the photos and notes from the job with your solar records. If a leak or a storm question comes up later, you will know when the mounts were last sealed and what was replaced under the panels.

GemSco handles both the roof work and the removal and reinstall of solar panels, so the project runs as one. We are family owned, licensed and insured, with 20+ years of experience, and estimates are free. Learn more about solar panel removal and reinstallation or visit our Saginaw page.