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Connecticut homeowners pay among the highest electricity rates in the country. Every day your panels are off the roof costs you real money. NuWatt minimizes downtime with fast, professional R&R so your new roof and solar system are back in action quickly.
Avg Roof Cost
$16,158–$18,968
R&R Range
$7,150–$8,250
Timeline
1-2 weeks
Avg System
22 panels
Estimated costs for four popular roof materials based on an average 1,900 sq ft Connecticut roof with a 22-panel solar system. Includes tear-off and 3% bundle discount.
| Material | Roofing | Panel R&R | Bundle Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Shingle(Most Common) | $16,158–$18,968 | $7,150–$8,250 | $22,609–$26,401 |
| Metal | $24,712–$29,010 | $7,150–$8,250 | $30,906–$36,142 |
| Cedar Shake | $23,953–$28,119 | $7,150–$8,250 | $30,170–$35,278 |
| Slate | $52,152–$61,222 | $7,150–$8,250 | $57,523–$67,388 |
Based on average 1,900 sq ft roof with 22 panels in Connecticut. Includes 3% bundle discount.
Roofing permit: Required
Electrical disconnect: Required
Roof warranty: Connecticut roofers generally honor their warranty when panels are professionally removed and reinstalled by a licensed contractor. Get written confir...
Solar warranty: Manufacturer warranties are not voided by professional R&R. Connecticut requires a licensed E-1 or E-2 electrician for solar disconnect/reconnect. Usi...
Connecticut has a high percentage of leased solar systems. If your system is leased or under a PPA, contact your financing company first. Most require written approval and may dictate which contractor...
Storm-related roof replacements in Connecticut typically include solar R&R as part of the insurance claim. Connecticut sees frequent wind and hail events that damage both roofs and panels. Document al...
1 day for removal, 2-5 days for roofing, 1 day for reinstall. Total R&R downtime is typically 4-7 days.
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Expect 4-7 days of total downtime. We remove panels in about 1 day, your roofer works for 2-5 days, and we reinstall in 1 day. With Connecticut electricity at $0.30+/kWh, a 22-panel system loses about $6-9 per day while offline. We schedule tightly with your roofer to keep downtime to the absolute minimum. In some cases we can stage the removal in sections to keep part of your system producing while roofing proceeds.
Not when done properly. Manufacturer panel warranties and inverter warranties are preserved as long as a licensed E-1 or E-2 electrician handles the disconnect and reconnect. NuWatt is fully licensed in Connecticut and provides its own workmanship warranty on all R&R work. We photograph every panel and connection before and after to document the process for warranty purposes.
In most Connecticut lease and PPA agreements, the homeowner is responsible for the cost of R&R during a roof replacement. However, some lease companies (Sunrun, Tesla, Sunnova) have their own R&R programs with set fees, typically $2,500-$5,000. You must get written approval from your lease company before any work begins. NuWatt is an approved R&R provider for most major lease companies operating in Connecticut.
Yes, if the roof replacement is due to covered damage (wind, hail, fallen tree, etc.). Solar panels attached to your roof are considered part of the dwelling. Make sure your insurance adjuster includes the R&R cost in the initial damage estimate. NuWatt provides itemized R&R invoices formatted specifically for insurance claim documentation.
Yes. Connecticut requires an electrical permit for disconnecting and reconnecting a solar PV system. Your roofer handles the building permit for the roof itself. NuWatt pulls and manages the electrical permit, schedules the required inspection, and ensures everything is done to current code. Permit costs are included in our flat-fee pricing.
NuWatt carries comprehensive commercial liability insurance covering panel damage during R&R. If we damage a panel, we replace it at no cost to you through our insurance. We photograph every panel before removal to document pre-existing condition. This is why it is critical to use a licensed, insured R&R provider rather than letting your roofer handle the panels — most roofing policies do not cover solar panel damage.
One call gets the entire project started. NuWatt coordinates your Connecticut roofer and handles your solar panels so you don't have to juggle contractors.