New roof. Solar panels off, then back on.
We do the roof work. A solar detach and refit partner handles the panels. We plan the work with them. You get one point of contact.
Keep roof and solar work together.
Roofers may not have the right license to unplug solar panels. A solar firm may have to do that work. The roof work and panel work must line up. If they do not, you may have to manage two crews and two plans.
We do the roof work. A solar detach and reset firm handles the panels. We plan both jobs with them. The panels come off first. We fix the roof. Then the solar partner puts the panels back and hooks them up.
Solar-specific fears, answered directly
Questions to ask before roof work.
Will this void my solar warranty?
The panel maker sets the warranty rules. Check who may take the panels off and put them back. A solar detach and refit partner does that work. Check the firm and its license in the job papers. Ask us for the papers before you sign.
Will the two firms blame each other?
We plan the job with the solar detach and reset firm. You get one point of contact. We go over each firm's work and terms before the job starts.
Check your solar lease before roof work.
A lease or PPA may mean you do not own the panels. PPA means power purchase agreement. The panel owner may set rules for the work. It may take weeks to get their OK.
This is the most common cause of a late solar roof job. Call the panel firm before you book roof work. We can help you read what the plan asks for.
The process
Five steps from roof check to solar reset.
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Assess
We check the roof and panels. Then we tell you if the roof needs to be replaced. If the roof is still sound, we will say so. The panels can stay in place.
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Authorize
Is the system leased or on a PPA? We help you ask the panel firm for approval early. This step can take weeks.
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Detach
The solar partner shuts down the system. They take off the panels, rails, and mounts. They mark each part and store it at the site. This helps each part go back in the right place.
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Reroof
We replace the tile, foam, shingle, or flat roof. We seal each hole left by the old panel mounts.
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Reset and test
The solar partner puts the mounts and panels back. Flashing helps seal each mount to the roof. The partner hooks up and tests the system.
What drives the cost
See the roof cost and solar cost.
Panel work has its own price. Roof work has its own price. Ask for both lines in the quote. This helps you compare quotes.
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Panel count
More panels mean more work. Each panel comes off and goes back on.
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Mounting hardware
Old rails and mounts may be used again. Rusted or old parts may need to be replaced.
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Roof type
Tile must be lifted near each mount. Foam and flat roofs seal mount holes in a different way.
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Array complexity
More roof faces can add work. So can small power units, animal guards, and long wire paths.
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Ownership
A lease or PPA adds an approval step. It may also limit who can touch the panels.
Common questions
Solar roof work, explained.
What does solar panel removal and reinstall mean?
It means the panels come off so roof work can be done. A solar partner takes off the panels, rails, and mounts. We replace the roof and seal the old mount holes. The partner puts the system back and tests it. Roof and power work may need two firms.
Must solar panels come off for a new roof?
Yes, for a full new roof. The mounts go through the roof and into the frame. We cannot reach the roof under the panels while they are in place. A small repair far from the panels may not need this. Tile and panels must still come up to replace the layer under the tile.
How long will my solar system be off?
The system is off from the time it is unplugged until it is put back and tested. Your home stays on power from the grid. We give you a time plan once we know the roof job.
What can change the cost of solar panel removal in Phoenix?
Panel count can change the cost. So can old mounts, roof type, and a hard panel layout. Your written quote shows the price. Panel work and roof work are listed on their own lines.
Can a solar lease or PPA slow roof work?
Yes. A lease or PPA may mean you do not own the panels. The panel firm may say who can do the work. You may also need its OK. This can take weeks. Ask before you book the roof work.
Will panel removal affect my solar warranty?
The answer rests on your warranty terms. Check the panel maker, installer, lease, and PPA rules. Check who may remove and put back the panels. A solar partner does that work. Check that firm and its license in the job papers. Get any needed OK before you sign.
No cost. No obligation.
Start with a roof report.
Check the roof before the panels come off. We look at the roof and panels. Then we send a photo report. If the roof is still sound, we will say so. You can leave the system in place.