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Maine roofs endure some of the harshest conditions in the Northeast — heavy snow, ice, salt air, and nor'easters. When it is time for a new roof, NuWatt removes and reinstalls your solar panels safely so you can protect both your roof investment and your solar production.
Avg Roof Cost
$9,565–$11,229
R&R Range
$4,800–$6,300
Timeline
1-2 weeks
Avg System
20 panels
Estimated costs for four popular roof materials based on an average 1,750 sq ft Maine roof with a 20-panel solar system. Includes tear-off and 3% bundle discount.
| Material | Roofing | Panel R&R | Bundle Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Shingle(Most Common) | $9,565–$11,229 | $4,800–$6,300 | $13,934–$17,003 |
| Metal | $19,810–$23,256 | $4,800–$6,300 | $23,872–$28,669 |
| Cedar Shake | $29,178–$34,252 | $4,800–$6,300 | $32,959–$39,335 |
| Slate | $41,173–$48,333 | $4,800–$6,300 | $44,594–$52,994 |
Based on average 1,750 sq ft roof with 20 panels in Maine. Includes 3% bundle discount.
Roofing permit: Required
Electrical disconnect: Required
Roof warranty: Maine roofers honor their warranty when panels are professionally removed by a licensed provider. Coastal Maine homes face accelerated roof wear from ...
Solar warranty: Manufacturer panel and inverter warranties are preserved through professional R&R. Maine requires licensed electricians for solar electrical work. Pan...
If your Maine solar system is leased or under a PPA, contact your financing company for written approval before scheduling roof work. Lease companies require advance notice and may have preferred R&R ...
Maine homeowner policies typically cover solar R&R as part of storm-damage roof claims. Maine is particularly prone to wind, heavy snow, and ice damage. Coastal Maine policies may have separate windst...
1 day for removal, 2-5 days for roofing, 1 day for reinstall. Total R&R downtime is typically 4-7 days.
Tell us about your project and we’ll follow up with a custom coordinated quote within 24 hours.
Expect 4-7 days of total downtime. Panel removal takes about 1 day, roofing takes 2-5 days (depending on roof size and weather), and reinstallation takes 1 day. Maine weather can extend the timeline, especially during late fall and winter. We work closely with your roofer to schedule efficiently. Each day offline costs about $4-6 in lost production for a typical 20-panel Maine system.
No, as long as a licensed electrician handles the disconnect and reconnect. Manufacturer panel warranties (25 years) and inverter warranties (12-25 years) remain fully valid through professional R&R. NuWatt is licensed in Maine and provides its own workmanship warranty on reinstallation. We test the entire system after reinstall and provide performance verification documentation.
In most Maine lease agreements, the homeowner covers R&R costs. Your lease company (Sunrun, Tesla, etc.) must provide written approval before anyone touches the panels. Some lease companies have set R&R fees ranging from $2,000 to $4,500. NuWatt is approved by most major lease providers in Maine and can handle the coordination and approval process for you.
Yes, when the roof replacement is due to covered damage (storm, wind, hail, ice, fallen tree). Solar panels attached to your roof are covered as part of your dwelling. Include R&R costs in your initial insurance claim. Note that some coastal Maine policies have separate named-storm or windstorm deductibles. NuWatt provides itemized documentation for your insurance adjuster.
Yes. Maine requires an electrical permit for disconnecting and reconnecting a solar PV system. NuWatt handles the entire permitting process — application, coordination with the inspector, and final sign-off. This is included in our flat-fee R&R pricing. Your roofer handles the separate building permit for the roof work itself.
NuWatt carries comprehensive commercial liability insurance. If we damage a panel during R&R, we replace it through our insurance at no cost to you. We photograph every panel before removal and after reinstall to document condition. This is especially important for Maine homes where snow and ice may have caused pre-existing damage that surfaces during removal.
One call gets the entire project started. NuWatt coordinates your Maine roofer and handles your solar panels so you don't have to juggle contractors.