Solar Panel Removal & Reinstall
Solar Panel Removal and Reinstall for Roof Replacement
Replacing or repairing your roof? We take your solar panels down safely, keep them protected while the roof work gets done, then reinstall and test your system. Removal and reinstall, also called detach and reset, is available for any solar system, whoever installed it.
When You Need It
When Solar Panels Need to Come Off Your Roof
Roof work is the usual reason, but it isn't the only one. These are the situations homeowners call us about most.
Roof replacement
Panels have to come off before a new roof goes on, which makes this the most common reason homeowners call us. Need the roof too?
Roof leaks and repairs
Leaks often start under or near the array, where a roofer can't reach without taking panels down first.
Storm or hail damage
After a storm, panels may need to come down so the roof can be inspected and repaired, then go back up once it's fixed.
Remodels and additions
Skylights, dormers, second stories, and other projects that change your roof layout.
System upgrades
Swapping in newer panels or adding more? Reinstall is the right time to do it. Explore upgrades
Moving panels on your roof
Shifting part of your array to another roof section to make room for a project or get out of new shade.
Done Right
Why Solar Panel Removal Is a Job for a Solar Contractor
Taking panels off a roof is the easy part. Putting a solar system back so it's safe, watertight, and producing takes electrical, permitting, and roof-attachment experience.
How SolarTech handles it
- Safe shutdown by solar techniciansPanels produce voltage whenever the sun is out. Our technicians shut the system down, disconnect it safely, and label every component.
- Careful removal and storagePanels and racking are handled and kept protected until your roof is ready, so you don't end up with cracked glass, bent frames, or pinched wiring.
- New flashing and mountsEvery mount is a hole in your roof. We flash and seal each attachment point on your new roof to keep water out.
- Permits and inspectionWe pull the permits your city requires and schedule the inspection after reinstall.
- Tested and warrantiedWe reinstall to manufacturer specifications, test the full system, and back the job with our workmanship warranty.
Roofing and Solar
One Team for Your New Roof and Your Solar
Most homeowners end up juggling a roofer and a solar company, then waiting on both. SolarTech does roofing too, so your panels come off, your new roof goes on, and your system goes back up on one schedule.
- One point of contact from removal through reinstall
- Roof and solar work scheduled back to back
- Roofing and reinstall can be financed together
- Already have a roofer? We'll schedule around their timeline
How It Works
How Solar Panel Removal and Reinstall Works
Most projects are completed in 3 to 5 business days, depending on your system size and the timing of your roof work.
Free estimate
We review your system and roof, including systems another company installed, and give you an estimate before any work begins.
Permits and scheduling
We pull the required permits and set removal and reinstall dates around your roof project.
Safe removal
Technicians shut down the system, label every component, and take down the panels and racking.
Reinstall
Once the roof is done, we install new flashing and mounts, then put your panels and wiring back.
Inspection and testing
We test the full system, complete the inspection, and confirm it's producing again.
Step one is free. Tell us about your system and your roof project.
Already a SolarTech customer? The Solar Support Center has self-help resources and ways to reach our team.
Visit the Solar Support CenterWhile Your Panels Are Down
Upgrade Your System While the Panels Are Off
With your panels already off the roof, it's the easiest time to make improvements. Ask about any of these when you request your estimate.
Solar Upgrades & Additions
Add panels, or replace older ones with higher-efficiency modules, when your system goes back up.
Battery Storage
Add a home battery for backup power and more control over when you use your solar energy.
Critter Guard
Keep pigeons and rodents from nesting under your newly reinstalled panels.
Solar Care Plans
Scheduled cleanings, health checks, and monitoring after reinstall, with priority scheduling on Enhanced and Premium plans.
Why SolarTech
A Solar Company That's Been Here Since 2001
SolarTech has designed, installed, and serviced solar systems across California and Arizona for more than 25 years, and we plan to be here for the life of your system.
25+
Years in solar, since 2001
15,000+
Solar systems installed
1,500+
Customer reviews
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Offices in California and Arizona
Licensed contractor: CA Lic# 1106777 | AZ Lic# ROC 343417
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What Homeowners Say About Our Service Technicians
Real reviews from customers whose systems we've repaired, upgraded, and maintained.
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Removal & Reinstall
Keep your solar investment working for you. Request your free quote today by submitting the form or by calling (619) 485-5521.
SolarTech makes your solar reinstallation simple. Our experts will remove and reinstall your panels quickly, safely, and warranty-protected.
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Top FAQs About Removing and Reinstalling Solar Panels
Your Solar Removal and Reinstall Questions Answered
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Yes. Roofers can’t replace the roofing under an array, so the panels and racking have to come off first. We remove them, keep them safe during the roof work, and reinstall them on your new roof.
Yes. We remove and reinstall solar systems of any make and model, no matter who installed them.
Detach and reset is another name for solar panel removal and reinstallation, and it’s the term roofers and insurance adjusters often use. It’s the same service: your system comes down for roof work, then goes back up and gets tested.
Most projects are completed in 3 to 5 business days, depending on your system size and the timing of your roof work. Your system won’t produce power while the panels are off the roof, so we schedule reinstall as soon as the roof is ready.
Cost depends on your system size, roof type, and whether you add any upgrades. We give you a free estimate before any work begins.
We follow manufacturer installation guidelines when we remove and reinstall your system, and our work is backed by our workmanship warranty.
Yes. We pull the permits your city requires and schedule the inspection after your system is reinstalled.
Yes. It’s the easiest time to add panels, swap in higher-efficiency modules, add battery storage, or install a critter guard. Explore solar upgrades.