Texas Roof Replacement + Solar Panel R&R Bundle

Typically 3-6 days total. Panel removal takes about 1 day, Texas roofing crews work fast and can complete most roofs in 1-4 days, and reinstallation takes 1 day. Texas systems average 28 panels, so the R&R takes slightly longer than smaller systems. Each day offline costs about $6-10 in lost production depending on the season. Summer days have the highest production value.

No, as long as a licensed electrician handles the disconnect and reconnect. Manufacturer panel warranties (25 years) and inverter warranties (12-25 years) are fully preserved through professional R&R. NuWatt is licensed in Texas and provides its own workmanship warranty. We also ensure panels are stored properly during the roof job — Texas summer heat can damage panels if they are stored face-down on hot pavement.

In most Texas lease agreements, the homeowner covers R&R costs during roof replacement. Contact your lease company (Sunnova, Sunrun, Tesla, etc.) for written approval. Texas lease companies handle R&R requests frequently due to hail damage, so the process is usually faster than in other states. Some charge $2,500-$5,000 for their own R&R service. NuWatt is approved by all major Texas lease companies and typically offers more competitive pricing.

In most cases, yes. Solar panels attached to your roof are covered under dwelling insurance, and R&R is a necessary part of the roof replacement. Texas leads the nation in hail claims, so most adjusters are familiar with solar R&R. Be aware that many Texas policies have a separate hail or wind deductible of 1-2% of your dwelling value. Include R&R in your initial claim and provide your adjuster with a detailed R&R estimate. NuWatt provides insurance-formatted documentation.

Yes. Texas requires an electrical permit for disconnecting and reconnecting a solar system. Permit requirements vary by municipality — some Texas cities have streamlined solar R&R permits due to the high volume of hail-related roof replacements. NuWatt handles permitting for your specific jurisdiction and includes the cost in our flat-fee pricing.

NuWatt carries commercial liability insurance covering any damage during R&R. If we damage a panel, we replace it through our policy at no cost to you. We photograph every panel before removal and after reinstall. This is particularly important in Texas where hail may have caused pre-existing micro-cracks that are not visible to the naked eye. Our documentation protects you from disputes about when damage occurred.