LaGrange Roof & Leak
Roofing work

Solar panel removal and reset

A roof under solar panels still ages, and when it needs repair or replacement the array has to come off and go back. It is specialised work — the mounting penetrations are a leak path if they are not resealed correctly on reinstatement, and the electrical disconnection and recommissioning has to be done properly. It is also the right moment to deal with anything under the array, since the access will not come cheaply again.

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What the job involves

  • Safe electrical isolation and disconnection
  • Panel and rail removal with labelled storage
  • Roof work beneath, including mounting-point inspection
  • Reinstatement with new flashing at every penetration
  • Recommissioning and output check

Signs you need it

  • Roof repair or replacement needed beneath an existing array
  • Leaks appearing around panel mounting points
  • An array fitted to a roof now near the end of its life

Where we cover

Each area has its own page for solar panel removal and reset.

Questions

Will removing panels void the solar warranty?

It depends on the installer's terms, and it is worth checking before work starts. Removal and reset by a competent contractor with proper documentation is normally acceptable, but some warranties specify who may do it.

Should the roof be replaced while panels are off?

If the covering is within a few years of its end, almost certainly. The access cost is the expensive part of the job and paying it twice makes little sense.

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Describe what you are seeing

Central Georgia roofs fail from two directions at once: hail bruising from spring storms, and summer heat cooking the sealant around every vent and boot. Both leak long after the damage was done.

Call (229) 592-0097
Call (229) 592-0097