New Jersey Roof Replacement + Solar Panel R&R Bundle

Typically 4-7 days total. Removal takes about 1 day, roofing takes 2-5 days, and reinstallation takes 1 day. New Jersey systems average 26 panels, so removal and reinstall are slightly longer than smaller systems. Each day offline costs NJ homeowners both in electricity ($6-10 per day at NJ rates) and lost SuSI production credits. NuWatt prioritizes fast turnaround to minimize your combined losses.

No, as long as a licensed electrical contractor performs the disconnect and reconnect. Manufacturer panel and inverter warranties are not affected by professional R&R. New Jersey is strict about licensing — only a licensed electrical contractor should handle your solar system. NuWatt is fully licensed in NJ and provides its own workmanship warranty on all R&R work.

In most NJ lease and PPA agreements, the homeowner is responsible for R&R costs during a roof replacement. New Jersey has an exceptionally high rate of leased systems, so this is a common situation. Your financing company must approve the R&R in writing, which can take 3-4 weeks. Some charge $3,000-$5,000 for their own R&R service. NuWatt is approved by all major lease companies in NJ and often provides faster, more affordable service.

Yes, when the roof replacement is due to covered damage. Solar panels are considered attached structures under your dwelling coverage. Shore-area homeowners should note that some NJ coastal policies have separate named-storm or hurricane deductibles that may apply. Include the R&R cost in your initial claim and have your adjuster include it in the damage estimate. NuWatt provides insurance-ready invoicing.

Your SuSI or SREC registration is not affected by R&R. However, you will not earn production credits during the days your panels are offline. For a typical 26-panel NJ system, each day of downtime represents roughly $1.50-$2.50 in lost SuSI income on top of lost net metering savings. NuWatt works to minimize downtime and ensures your production monitoring is restored and reporting correctly after reinstallation.

NuWatt carries full commercial liability insurance that covers panel damage during R&R. If a panel is damaged, we replace it through our insurance at no cost to you. We photograph every panel before and after the process. This is critical in New Jersey where larger systems (26+ panels) and tight roof spaces make careful handling essential. Always verify your R&R provider is insured before allowing them to touch your system.