Solar Panel Removal & Reinstallation

Need a new roof, moving to a new home, or upgrading your system? We safely remove, store, and reinstall your solar panels so nothing gets damaged and your warranty stays intact.

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Why Choose Solarize for D&R?

500+ D&R Projects Completed
0 Warranty Claims Voided
1 Day Typical Removal Time
All Brands Panels & Inverters Serviced

How D&R Works

A clear, simple process from start to finish

1

System Assessment

We inspect your panels, racking, and wiring to plan the safest removal approach.

2

Careful Removal

Panels are labeled, padded, and stored on-site or at our facility. Every component is tracked.

3

Roof Work

Your roofing crew completes the replacement. We coordinate timing so there's no wasted downtime.

4

Reinstall & Test

We put everything back, reconnect the system, and verify full production before we leave.

Detach & Reinstall for Roof Replacement

This is the most common reason homeowners need a D&R. If your roof is being replaced — whether due to age, storm damage, or an insurance claim — your solar panels need to come off first. We remove the entire system, including panels, racking, wiring, and any rooftop equipment, then store everything safely while your new roof goes on.

Once the roof is complete, we reinstall your system in the same layout and reconnect everything. We test the full system before we leave to make sure production is back to normal. If you want to add panels or upgrade your inverter while the system is down, this is the perfect time to do it.

System Relocation

Moving to a new home and want to take your solar with you? We can remove your system from your current property and reinstall it at your new address. We will assess the new roof to make sure it can support the panels and redesign the layout if needed to match the new roof orientation and shading conditions.

Relocation projects require a new permit and utility interconnection at the destination property. We handle all of the paperwork so you do not have to deal with the permitting office or your utility company.

Upgrade During Reinstall

If your panels are already coming off the roof, it is the ideal time to upgrade. Add more panels to increase production, swap out an aging inverter for a newer model, add battery storage for backup power, or install a SPAN smart panel for circuit-level control. Since the labor to remove and reinstall is already happening, bundling upgrades saves you significant time and money.

Removal & Reinstall FAQs

Cost depends on the size of your system, the type of racking, and whether any upgrades are being done at the same time. We provide a detailed quote after assessing your system. In many cases, if the D&R is part of an insurance roof claim, it may be covered by your policy.

Not when it is done by a qualified installer. We follow all manufacturer removal and reinstallation guidelines, and we document the entire process. Your panel, inverter, and workmanship warranties remain intact.

Removal typically takes one day. Reinstallation takes another day once the roof work is complete. For larger systems or those that include upgrades, it may take an additional day. We coordinate closely with the roofing crew to minimize downtime.

Absolutely — and we recommend it. Since your system is already being taken apart, adding panels, upgrading your inverter, or adding battery storage is significantly cheaper than doing it as a standalone project. We will design the upgrades to work seamlessly with your existing equipment.

Yes. We perform D&R on systems from any installer, using any major brand of panels, inverters, and racking. We will inspect the system before removal and let you know if we find any issues that should be addressed during the reinstall.

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