Your roof took the hit.
Don’t leave your solar installation open to new risk.
When North Texas hail or wind forces a roof replacement, your solar panels have to come down first. Most roofing contractors aren’t equipped to safely detach and reset a solar system -so they bring in moonlighting “solar techs” to handle the solar panel removal and reinstallation on arrays they may not be fully trained to work on. NATiVE Solar does it right.
The Hidden Risk
When your roofer “handles” your solar panel R&R (remove and reinstall
North Texas is no stranger to severe weather. When extreme weather event s -a hailstorm or windstorm- force a roof replacement, the first conversation most homeowners have is with their roofer and their insurance adjuster. The question of how to handle the solar panel component of the work often becomes an afterthought. Many property owners might assume that solar R&R is a simple proposition. It isn’t
Most roofing contractors don’t have licensed solar professionals on staff. What they do have is a network of day laborers or subcontractors who can physically remove panels — but who lack the training to disconnect electrical systems safely, protect mounting hardware, or reinstall to manufacturer specification. In the solar industry, this process is called a detach and reset (also known as D&R) – and doing it wrong puts your entire system at risk.
The result: voided warranties, roof leaks from improperly sealed penetrations, and two contractors pointing fingers at each other while you’re left holding the bill.
Your solar investment deserves better than that. NATiVE Solar coordinates the full removal and reinstallation process — working directly with your roofing contractor so nothing falls through the cracks.
Real Scenario
“The roofer said they’d handle the solar. Now nobody will take responsibility for the damage.”
This is one of the most common situations we encounter. A roofing contractor removes solar panels using an unlicensed subcontractor. Something gets damaged — a panel, a rail, a roof penetration that’s no longer properly sealed. The roofer says it was the solar tech’s fault. The solar company says the roofer’s team caused it. The homeowner is unprotected.
Panel removal and reinstallation by uncertified contractors can void your solar equipment warranty — leaving repair costs entirely out of pocket.
What’s At Stake
Four things that can go wrong when the wrong team handles your solar panel removal for roof replacement
Solar removal and reinstallation isn’t just a roofing task. It involves electrical disconnection, structural remounting, and system recommissioning — each with its own set of licensing requirements and failure modes.
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Voided Equipment Warranty
Most solar panel and inverter manufacturers require that removal and reinstallation be performed by a certified professional. Work done by unlicensed contractors can void your equipment warranty — meaning future failures come out of your pocket, not theirs.
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Unlicensed Electrical Work
Solar systems carry high-voltage DC current — even when “disconnected.” Texas requires a licensed electrical contractor to handle solar disconnection and reconnection. Day laborers hired by roofers typically don’t meet this requirement, creating both safety and legal exposure for the homeowner.
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Roof Leaks from Improper Remounting
Every roof penetration for a solar mounting rail has to be properly sealed and flashed — before and after panel removal. An untrained team that pulls mounts and leaves compromised penetrations behind can cause water intrusion that doesn’t show up until months later.
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No Clear Accountability
When your roofer subcontracts the solar work, there’s often no written scope, no documentation of pre-existing system condition, and no performance verification after reinstallation. If something is wrong six months later, accountability is nearly impossible to establish.
Why NATiVE Solar
Solar detach and reset is a technical process. Treat it like one.
NATiVE Solar has been designing and building solar systems in Texas since 2007. When we handle a solar panel remove and reinstall for your roof replacement, the same engineering rigor that goes into a new installation goes into protecting your existing one.
Licensed Electrical Contractor
Proper electrical disconnection and reconnection is not optional. Our team meets all Texas licensing requirements for solar electrical work — full stop.
Pre- and Post-Documentation
We document your system’s condition before removal and verify performance after reinstallation. That record protects you with your insurer, your panel manufacturer, and your roofer.
Direct Coordination with Your Roofer
You choose your roofer. We work with them. NATiVE Solar schedules around the roofing timeline, minimizes downtime, and handles all communication — so you’re not playing telephone between two contractors.
Insurance Claim Support
The cost of solar panel removal and reinstallation is often covered under your homeowner’s policy as part of a storm damage roof replacement claim. We can help you understand what to document and what to communicate to your adjuster.
Commercial & Residential Experience
From single-family homes in Plano to commercial properties across the Metroplex, we’ve handled systems of all sizes. If you own the property and have solar on the roof, we can help.
400+
R&R projects completed in Texas
19
Years in the Texas solar market
1-3
Days avg on the roof, removal to reinstall
How It Works
The NATiVE Solar R&R process
Five steps. One point of contact. No guesswork about who’s responsible for what.
System Assessment & Documentation
Before any panels come down, we assess and photograph your existing system — panel condition, wiring, mounting points, and performance data. This baseline protects you throughout the roofing process and supports your insurance claim.
Roofing Contractor Coordination
We contact your roofer directly to align on scheduling. Our removal is timed so your roofer can begin their work immediately — minimizing the total time your system is offline and your roof is exposed.
Safe, Licensed Panel Removal
Our licensed crew safely disconnects and removes your solar array. Panels and hardware are carefully stored to prevent damage during the roofing work. All electrical work meets Texas licensing requirements.
Reinstallation After Roof Completion
Once your roofer has completed and inspected the new roof, we schedule reinstallation promptly. Mounting hardware is reinstalled to manufacturer specification. All penetrations are properly sealed and flashed.
System Recommissioning & Verification
After reinstallation, we reconnect and commission the system, verify production performance against your pre-removal baseline, and provide documentation you can use for your records, your insurer, and your equipment warranty.
Before You Sign Anything
Questions every solar homeowner should ask their roofer
Most roofing contractors will tell you they “handle solar all the time.” Here’s what to ask next — and what the answers should tell you.
“Are the people removing my solar panels licensed electrical contractors in Texas?”
Solar disconnection involves high-voltage DC current. Texas law requires a licensed electrical contractor. Day laborers don’t qualify.
“Who is liable if a panel or component is damaged during removal or reinstallation?”
Get this in writing before work starts. Verbal assurances disappear when something goes wrong.
“Will your process void my solar panel or inverter manufacturer’s warranty?”
Most manufacturers require certified professionals for R&R work. If the answer is unclear, that’s your answer.
“Will you document the condition of my system before removal and test it after reinstallation?”
Without pre- and post-documentation, there’s no way to prove what was working before or verify your system is performing correctly afterward.
“Can I bring in my own solar company to handle the R&R while your crew does the roof?”
A good roofer will say yes without hesitation. If they push back, ask why.
Not getting straight answers? That’s a signal. NATiVE Solar regularly coordinates with roofing contractors across North Texas. We’re happy to reach out to your roofer directly to establish a clean scope of work — at no cost to you for the initial conversation.
Common Questions
What homeowners are asking us
Ready to Get Started?
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Whether you’re in the middle of an insurance claim, just got a quote from your roofer, or want to get ahead of this before storm season — we’re here.
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A NATiVE Solar specialist will follow up within one business day to discuss your situation, your timeline, and how we can coordinate with your roofer.
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Here’s what happens when you contact us
No pressure, no sales pitch. Just a clear conversation about your situation and what professional solar R&R actually involves.
A licensed NATiVE Solar specialist reviews your system details and talks through the R&R process with you.
We explain what documentation you need for your insurer — and what questions to ask them.
If ready, we contact your roofing contractor directly to align on scheduling and scope.
You receive a clear quote for the R&R work so you know exactly what to submit to your insurer.
From removal through recommissioning, one NATiVE Solar team manages the entire process.
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