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Rhode Island may be the smallest state, but its solar adoption rate is among the highest per capita. When your RI roof needs replacing, NuWatt handles the panel R&R so your roofer can work efficiently and your system gets back online fast.
Avg Roof Cost
$12,006–$14,094
R&R Range
$6,100–$7,100
Timeline
1-2 weeks
Avg System
20 panels
Estimated costs for four popular roof materials based on an average 1,600 sq ft Rhode Island 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) | $12,006–$14,094 | $6,100–$7,100 | $17,563–$20,558 |
| Metal | $18,409–$21,611 | $6,100–$7,100 | $23,774–$27,850 |
| Cedar Shake | $18,557–$21,785 | $6,100–$7,100 | $23,917–$28,018 |
| Slate | $37,411–$43,917 | $6,100–$7,100 | $42,206–$49,486 |
Based on average 1,600 sq ft roof with 20 panels in Rhode Island. Includes 3% bundle discount.
Roofing permit: Required
Electrical disconnect: Required
Roof warranty: Rhode Island roofers will generally honor their warranty as long as a licensed professional handles R&R. Because RI homes tend to be older and more ti...
Solar warranty: Manufacturer panel and inverter warranties remain valid through professional R&R. Rhode Island requires licensed electricians for solar work. Using an...
Rhode Island has a significant number of leased systems from the state incentive era. If you have a lease or PPA, you must contact your financing company for written R&R approval before any work start...
Rhode Island homeowner policies typically cover solar R&R when the roof replacement is due to covered damage. Coastal RI homes should confirm that wind and storm surge are covered under their specific...
1 day for removal, 2-4 days for roofing, 1 day for reinstall. Total R&R downtime is typically 4-6 days.
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Plan for 4-6 days of total downtime. Panel removal takes about 1 day, roofing takes 2-4 days (RI roofs are typically smaller than suburban MA or CT), and reinstallation takes 1 day. NuWatt works closely with your roofer to compress the schedule. For a typical 20-panel RI system, each day offline costs about $5-7 in lost production.
No, when done by a licensed electrician. Manufacturer warranties for panels (25 years) and inverters (12-25 years) are not affected by professional R&R. NuWatt is licensed in Rhode Island and provides its own workmanship warranty covering the reinstallation. We document the entire process with photos and test reports.
In most RI lease and PPA agreements, the homeowner covers R&R costs for roof replacement. However, your lease company must approve the work first and may specify an approved contractor or charge a set fee ($2,000-$4,500). Contact your financing company before scheduling your roof job. NuWatt can handle the lease company coordination for you.
Generally yes. Solar panels are considered attached structures covered under your dwelling insurance. If a storm damaged your roof, include the panel R&R cost in your claim. Be aware that some coastal RI policies have separate wind or named-storm deductibles that may apply. NuWatt provides insurance-ready documentation including itemized R&R costs and damage photos.
Yes. Rhode Island requires an electrical permit for disconnecting and reconnecting a solar PV system. This is separate from the building permit your roofer pulls for the roof work. NuWatt handles the electrical permit application, coordinates the inspection, and ensures everything meets current code. Permit fees are included in our flat-fee R&R price.
NuWatt carries commercial liability insurance that covers any damage to panels or roof during the R&R process. If a panel is damaged, we replace it through our insurance at no cost to you. Every panel is photographed before removal and after reinstall to document condition. This is a major reason to use a licensed, insured solar R&R company rather than having your roofer handle the panels.
One call gets the entire project started. NuWatt coordinates your Rhode Island roofer and handles your solar panels so you don't have to juggle contractors.