Massachusetts Roof Replacement + Solar Panel R&R Bundle

Typically 4-7 days total. Panel removal takes about 1 day, your roofer then needs 2-5 days for the roof replacement (depending on roof size and weather), and reinstallation takes another day. During this time your system produces zero electricity, so we work with your roofer to schedule tightly and minimize lost production. For a typical 22-panel MA system, each day offline costs roughly $5-8 in lost energy production.

No, as long as the work is done by a licensed professional. Manufacturer panel warranties (25 years) and inverter warranties (12-25 years) remain intact when a licensed electrician handles the disconnect and reconnect. Your original installer's workmanship warranty may not transfer, but NuWatt provides our own workmanship warranty on all reinstallation work. We document every step with photos for your records and any future warranty claims.

If you own your panels outright or through a loan, you pay for R&R directly. If you have a lease or PPA (Sunrun, Tesla, Sunnova, etc.), the situation varies by contract. Most lease agreements require the homeowner to pay for R&R, though some financing companies have their own crews and charge $2,000-$5,000. You must get written approval from your lease company before anyone touches the panels. NuWatt is an approved contractor for most major lease companies and can handle the coordination.

If the roof replacement is due to covered damage (storm, wind, hail, fallen tree), your insurance typically covers the cost to remove and reinstall the solar panels as part of the overall claim. Solar panels are considered attached structures. File a single comprehensive claim that includes the roof and the panel R&R. NuWatt provides itemized invoicing formatted for insurance adjusters. If the reroof is due to age rather than damage, R&R is not covered by insurance.

Yes. Massachusetts requires an electrical permit for disconnecting and reconnecting a solar PV system. The permit ensures the work is inspected and meets current electrical code. NuWatt handles all permit applications and scheduling of inspections as part of our R&R service. The permit cost is included in our flat-fee pricing — there are no surprise charges.

Absolutely. We coordinate directly with your roofing contractor to align schedules. We can remove panels the day before your roofer starts and reinstall the day after they finish. If your roofer encounters delays (weather, material delivery), we adjust accordingly. Many MA roofers refer their solar customers to NuWatt because they know we will not hold up their job.

NuWatt carries full commercial liability insurance that covers any damage to your panels or roof during R&R. If a panel is damaged, we file a claim on our insurance and replace the panel at no cost to you. We also photograph every panel before removal and after reinstallation to document pre-existing condition. This protects both you and us. Always confirm that whoever handles your R&R carries proper insurance — uninsured roofer removal is the number one cause of panel damage claims.