Roof replacements that require removing panels first external roof damage caused by falling hail going solar represents a significant investment.
Roof replacement and solar panels.
Some companies offer services that install solar panels and replace roofs.
A free roof replacement with solar panels would be a dream come true this isn t possible in most cases.
As a result when you pair solar with a roof replacement the panels actually extend the lifetime of the portion of the roof that they cover.
So if your roof needs to be repaired or replaced it is important that your solar pv system is safely removed before any work commences.
However getting the same company to do both tasks does lower the costs.
It saves time and is more cost efficient.
Yes you read that right.
Cost to remove solar panels to replace roof regardless of the procedures used replacing a roof is a material and labor intensive chore and that makes it an expensive proposition.
Aside from the amount of time it takes installing a new roof when you have solar panels is pretty painless.
The other benefit of pairing solar and a roof replacement together is that if you re installing on a new roof it s unlikely you ll need to re roof during the lifetime of the system.
But if possible it is best to replace your roof before going solar.
Solar panels last for 25 30 years but if your roof needs to be replaced your solar panels will need to be removed first and at least some of the panels will need to be removed by a professional for repairs as well.