Tyler Solar Panel Removal and Reinstallation for Roof Repairs
When the roof under your solar array needs work, the panels have to come off first. Here is what drives that need in Tyler and how the job should be handled.
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What brings Tyler owners to this service
Frequent large hail
Hail of 1.75 inches or more was reported within 10 miles of Tyler in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2023 and 2024, per NOAA's Storm Prediction Center.
A recent big storm
The largest stone in that period, 2.75 inches, fell on June 13, 2023.
Aging roofs
Half of the homes in Tyler were built before 1978 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024). Many arrays sit on roofs that will need replacing during the life of the panels.
Leaks at mounts
Failed flashing or sealant at a mount point lets water into the decking under the array.
Why working around panels does not work
Panels and rails cover the shingles, flashing and decking beneath them. A roofer cannot replace what they cannot reach, and patching around the edges of an array often leaves the real damage in place. For a full reroof, the array must come off so the new roof goes on as one continuous system.
Water under panels is also slow to dry. A leak there can soak decking for weeks before a stain appears inside. The sooner the panels come off and the roof is opened, the less wood needs replacing.
If the roof under the panels is older, the removal is also a chance to decide whether a full replacement makes sense now. Taking an array down once is simpler than doing it twice in a few years.
How the job is done
Inspection and photos
The array and roof are documented before any work, including the condition of each panel.
Remove the panels
Panels, rails and mounts come off and are labeled for reinstall.
Decide where panels sit
Before the work date, agree on a spot for the panels and who is responsible for them.
Reinstall and seal
Mounts are reset and sealed, panels go back in their places and the roof around the array is checked.
Things to sort out before work starts
Whether a repair or a full replacement makes more sense while the panels are off.
Any panels that are cracked or damaged, noted before removal.
How the storm damage is documented if you plan to talk to your insurer. See roof insurance claims.
A dry-weather plan, since the roof is open during the work.
Who will check the roof and the mounts after the panels are back on.
Roof and solar under one plan
When the roof and the panels are handled by different companies, gaps appear, especially over who is responsible for a leak at a mount. GemSco does roof repair, roof replacement and solar panel removal and reinstallation, so the whole job follows one plan. If hail started this, see hail damage roof repair in Tyler, and read what happens if you wait too long to replace a roof.
GemSco is family owned, fully licensed and insured, with 20+ years of experience. Learn more about our solar panel removal and reinstallation service or GemSco in Tyler. Estimates are free and financing is available.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know the leak is under my solar panels?
A stain on the ceiling below the array, wet decking seen from the attic near mount points, or a leak that started after the install all point that way. An inspection from the roof and the attic can confirm it before any panels are moved.
Can I replace only the roof section under the panels?
Sometimes, if the rest of the roof is in good shape. On an older roof, replacing the whole surface while the panels are off often makes more sense, since removing the array a second time later adds cost. An inspection helps you weigh the two options.
Is removal and reinstallation covered after hail?
That depends on your policy and your insurance company. Some policies treat the work needed to access a damaged roof as part of the claim, others do not. Share photos and a written estimate with your insurer, and ask your agent how your policy handles it.
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