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A licensed solar electrician — not your roofer — should handle all panel removal and reinstallation. Roofers are not licensed for electrical work and cannot safely disconnect a solar system. Your roofer handles the roof; a solar R&R specialist like NuWatt handles the panels, wiring, and electrical disconnect/reconnect.

A typical residential solar panel remove-and-reinstall costs between $3,000 and $5,500 as a flat fee for a 20-panel system. Per-panel pricing ranges from $100-$175 for removal and $125-$200 for reinstallation. This includes electrical disconnect, safe removal, secure storage, reinstallation on the new roof, and final inspection. Pricing varies by state, system size, and roof complexity.

Panel removal typically takes one day for a standard residential system (15-30 panels). Your roofer then completes the roof replacement, which usually takes 2-5 days. Panel reinstallation takes 1-2 days after the new roof is complete. The entire process from first panel off to last panel back on is typically 1-2 weeks, depending on roofer scheduling and permit processing.

Not if the removal is performed by a licensed electrician following manufacturer procedures. Panel manufacturer warranties (typically 25 years) and inverter/optimizer warranties (12-25 years) survive proper R&R. The key is documentation: your R&R provider should photograph and map the system, test every component, and record serial numbers before removal. What does void your warranty is having an unlicensed person (like a roofer) disconnect or handle the panels. Important: review your original installation contract carefully — many solar installers include language that voids the workmanship warranty if any third party performs work on the system without their authorization. If your original installer is still in business, contact them first to understand their R&R policy or get written approval before hiring an independent provider.

If you have a solar lease or power purchase agreement (PPA), the financing company (Sunrun, Sunnova, Tesla, etc.) owns the panels. You must get their written approval before anyone touches the system. Some lease agreements include R&R coverage at no additional cost; others require you to pay out of pocket. Contact your provider early in the reroofing process — approval can take 2-4 weeks. NuWatt can help you navigate the lease provider coordination process.

Standard homeowner insurance policies do not cover elective R&R costs. However, if your reroof is triggered by storm damage (hail, wind, fallen tree), the R&R cost may be includable in your insurance claim. The key is to file the insurance claim before any work begins and specifically mention the solar panels in your claim. Get a separate R&R quote from NuWatt to provide to your insurance adjuster.

Yes, in most states. Solar panel disconnect and reconnect is electrical work that requires an electrical permit. Some municipalities also require a separate building or roofing permit. NuWatt handles all permit applications, utility notifications, and inspection scheduling as part of our flat-fee R&R service so you do not need to worry about the paperwork.

This is one of the most common reasons homeowners contact NuWatt for R&R. If your original installer is defunct, you lose their workmanship warranty but your panel and inverter manufacturer warranties remain valid. Any licensed solar electrician can perform R&R on any brand of equipment. NuWatt services all major brands including SolarEdge, Enphase, Tesla, SunPower, REC, Canadian Solar, Q Cells, and more.