Solar Panel Array Removal & Reinstallation.
Your solar array comes off safely, your new roof goes on properly underneath, and your system goes back up producing: no shortcuts, no mystery gaps, no voided warranties.
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Overview
Rooftop solar is common on New Mexico homes, and it is one of the things that turns a straightforward reroof into a sequenced project. The roof under an array cannot be replaced with the array on it, so the panels come off first. That part has to be done carefully: panels, racking (the metal frame that holds them), and wiring are expensive, and the holes left behind have to be sealed as part of the roof, not ignored until water finds them.
We handle the full sequence: safely removing and protecting your array on-site, fully reroofing the deck underneath, and having a qualified electrician put it back and get it producing again. Every roof opening, every spot where something comes through the roof, is properly flashed (sealed with the metal that protects roof joints) as part of the new roof. We don’t hand you a half-finished job and a list of subcontractors to chase; we own the whole process and hand you back a roof that seals and an array that runs.
Quote it with the roof, not after
Removal, the full tear-off underneath, and the reinstall belong in one scope and one schedule. Split across two companies, the array is the piece that sits on your driveway while everyone waits on someone else. Ask about it when we scope the replacement and it comes back on as part of the job.
What’s involved
Safe removal and on-site protection
Your panels, racking, and inverter wiring are taken down in the right order and stored on-site, protected from the New Mexico sun and afternoon monsoon wind while we work on the roof. Panels are expensive. We treat them that way.
Full reroof underneath
With the array off, we have full access to the deck and flashing, exactly what a reroof needs. We tear off down to the bare wood (the sheathing), check for any hidden water damage from old leaks, and rebuild with proper underlayment (the water-resistant layer under the roofing), flashing, and ventilation. No shortcuts forced by working around panels.
Roof openings flashed and sealed as part of the new roof
Every spot where the racking bolts through the roof is treated as a roofing detail, not an afterthought. We seal and flash each one as part of the new waterproofing. The number one cause of leaks on older solar installs is a hole that was never sealed right.
Reinstallation and return to production
Once the new roof is complete, your array goes back up. The racking is re-anchored to the new roof, the panels go back on, and a qualified electrician reconnects the wiring and confirms the system is producing again. You end up with a new roof and a working solar system, not a choice between them.