Solar Panel Removal and Reinstallation in Trophy Club, TX
If your roof needs repair or replacement and there are panels on it, the array has to come off first. The order of the work matters as much as the work itself.
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Why Trophy Club homeowners run into this
Hail is the most common reason. NOAA's Storm Prediction Center logged 196 hail reports within 10 miles of Trophy Club from 2015 through 2024, and 56 of them were 1.75 inches or larger. Large hail fell in 2017, 2018, 2021, 2023 and 2024. Even when the panels survive a storm, the shingles around and under them can be bruised or cracked.
Roof age is the other reason. Half of the homes in Trophy Club were built before 2002 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024). Many arrays went up on roofs that already had years of wear, and those roofs are now reaching the point where they need replacing. The panels are fine; the roof under them is not.
Leaks are the third reason. A mount that was not flashed well, or flashing that has aged, can let water into the decking right under the array. Because the panels hide that area, the first sign is often a stain on a ceiling or a damp spot in the attic. Finding the source usually means lifting at least part of the array.
The sequence, step by step
Inspect roof and array
Check the shingles, decking and the panels themselves, with photos of each.
Record the layout
Panel positions and wiring runs are documented so the array goes back the same way.
Take the array down
Panels and racking are removed.
Repair or replace the roof
Decking, underlayment, flashing and shingles are fixed under where the array sat. See roof replacement in Trophy Club.
Re-flash the mounts
Each attachment point gets new flashing on the new roof surface.
Put the array back
Racking and panels are reinstalled in their recorded positions.
Common mistakes to avoid
Patching around the panels
Working only on what is visible can leave damaged shingles under the array.
Reusing old flashing
Mount flashing should match the new roof, not the old one.
No photos of the panels
Without a record, it is hard to tell storm damage from handling damage later.
Splitting the job
When different companies handle panels and roof, leaks at the mounts can fall between them.
Questions to ask before the job
Who removes, stores and reinstalls the panels, and who is responsible for the roof under them afterward?
How will the panels be protected while they are off the roof?
If hail caused the damage, how does your policy treat removal and reinstallation? Our roof insurance claims page explains how documentation works.
Should the whole roof be replaced while the array is off, even if only part of it is damaged?
Is any decking under the array soft or stained, and how will that be priced if it is found once the panels are off?
GemSco handles both sides
GemSco does solar panel removal and reinstallation along with roof repair and replacement, so one team is responsible for the whole job. We are fully licensed and insured, with 20+ years of experience, and estimates are free. More on our solar panel removal and reinstallation page and the Trophy Club page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why not just repair the shingles next to the panels?
If the damage is only at the edge, that can work. But hail usually hits the whole roof, including the part under the array. Leaving damaged shingles under panels means the leak may come back where it is hardest to reach. An inspection shows how far the damage goes.
Is it worth replacing the roof if only part is damaged?
When panels are involved, often yes. Removing and reinstalling the array is a real cost, and doing it twice for two roof jobs adds up. On an older roof, replacing the whole surface while the panels are off can make more sense. The inspection should guide that call.
Can hail damage panels without visible cracks?
Sometimes the glass looks fine but the frame or mounting has been hit. Have the panels looked at after a large storm, together with the roof. Photos taken at removal also help show the condition of each panel before reinstallation.
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