Removing and Reinstalling Solar Panels for Roof Work in The Colony, TX
When the roof under a solar array is damaged or worn out, the panels have to come off first. Done right, they go back on a sound roof with every mount resealed.
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When panels usually need to come off
The roof is being replaced because of age or storm damage.
There is a leak at or near one of the mounts.
Hail broke shingles beneath or around the array.
Decking under the panels has softened and needs repair.
Flashing around mounts or vents near the array has failed.
Why this comes up in The Colony
Hail is frequent here. NOAA's Storm Prediction Center logged 180 hail reports within 10 miles of The Colony from 2015 through 2024, including one of 3.5 inches on June 11, 2023. A storm like that can damage the shingles around an array even when the panels look fine.
Many roofs are also getting older. Half of the homes in The Colony were built before 2001 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024). Panels added to a roof that was already well into its life often meet a replacement sooner than the owner planned. Our guide to roof replacement in The Colony explains the signs.
How the process works
Document the array
Photos and notes record the layout before anything is moved.
Remove with care
Panels and racking come off carefully.
Roof repair or replacement
The crew fixes decking, underlayment, flashing and shingles under the old array.
New flashing at mounts
Each mounting point is flashed and sealed on the new roof surface.
Reinstall the panels
The racking and panels go back in their original layout.
Questions to settle before work starts
Panel condition
Check for cracked glass or bent frames now, so storm damage is not confused with handling.
Storage
Ask where the panels will be kept while the roof is open.
Insurance
If hail caused the damage, coverage for removal depends on your policy. See roof insurance claims.
Timeline
Plan around the roof work so the array is offline only as long as needed.
Who to call later
Agree on who you call if a leak appears at a mount after the job, so you are not caught between companies.
One crew for the roof and the panels
The biggest risk in this kind of job is a gap between trades. If one company pulls the panels, another replaces the roof and a third puts the array back, nobody owns the leak that shows up at a mount a year later. Ask who is responsible for the roof surface under the array once the panels are back, and get that answer in writing.
It also helps to plan ahead with the roof itself. While the panels are off, the decking under them is fully exposed. That is the moment to replace any soft boards, update the underlayment and set new flashing, since the next chance to reach that area may be many years away. A short roof inspection in The Colony before work starts tells you how much of that will be needed.
GemSco handles solar panel removal and reinstallation together with the roof work, so the same team is responsible for the surface under the array. Read more on our solar panel removal and reinstallation page and the The Colony page. Estimates are free.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a roof be repaired without removing the panels?
Sometimes, if the damage is away from the array or only a few shingles near the edge are affected. Damage under the panels usually requires removing at least part of the array. Patching around mounts without access often leads to leaks that return.
Will my panels work the same after reinstallation?
Panels that are handled carefully should go back in the same layout. Checking and photographing them before removal helps show their condition. If a panel was already cracked by hail, that damage stays with it, which is why the check before removal matters.
Should I replace the whole roof if the panels are coming off anyway?
Often, yes, if the roof is older. Removing and reinstalling the array has a cost, and doing it twice for two separate roof jobs adds up. On a home built around 2001 with its original roof, a full replacement while the panels are off is worth discussing.
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