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Removal and reinstall cost · Phoenix, Arizona: What does solar panel removal and reinstall cost?

Getting a new roof under an existing solar array? Here's what the removal and reinstall side of the project actually costs, with real numbers from the industry.

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What goes into the price

Where the number comes from, what the industry says, and what makes your job cost more or less.

  1. 1Know the range
  2. 2What drives it
  3. 3Who should do it
  • Technician disconnecting solar wiring1. Shut down
  • Technician removing solar panels2. Remove panels
  • Solar panels stored during a reroof3. Store safely
  • Roof stripped to the decking4. New roof
  • Solar array reinstalled on a new roof5. Reinstall

  1. 01 · The range

    About $3,750 on average

    Based on our data, the average removal is about $3,750, and that includes reinstalling the panels once the roof is done. The full US range for reroofing was $1,500 to $6,000 in 2022.

    • EnergySage

      "Residential installations tend to cost somewhere between $1,500 to $6,000 to remove and reinstall."

    • Roof not included

      Per EnergySage, that range doesn't include the cost of replacing your actual roof.

    • Modernize

      "Even if you own your panels outright, just removing them from your roof will cost around $300 to $500."

    • Our price includes reinstall

      The $3,750 average covers both trips: off before the roof, back on after.

    Roof with solar panels removed and racking exposed

  2. 02 · What drives it

    Why your number may differ

    Every roof and every array is different. These are the things that move the price.

    • System size

      The number of panels and racking runs.

    • Roof pitch and access

      Steep or hard-to-reach roofs take more time.

    • Layout and storage

      Same layout or a modified one, and storage while the roofer works.

    • Damage and permits

      Damaged panels or optimizers, plus utility permitting and re-inspection.

    Racking removed from the roof

  3. 03 · Who should do it

    Leave it to a solar contractor

    Removing solar panels is a technical job that should only be handled by a solar repair contractor.

    • Palmetto says

      "It can be very risky to do so without the right tools or expertise."

    • Rooftop electrical work

      It's live electrical equipment on a roof. Leave it to a licensed contractor.

    • Coordinated with your roofer

      We sequence the R&R around your roofer's reroof timeline.

    • Warranty on the reinstall

      Workmanship warranty, plus flashed mounts with a 10-year roof penetration warranty.

    Roofing contractor? See our roofer partner program.

    Solar array reinstalled on a new roof

Included in our price

Off and back on

  • Removal before the roofer starts
  • Reinstall once the roof work is complete
  • Coordination with your roofing crew
  • Workmanship warranty on the reinstall
  • Flashed mounts with a 10-year roof penetration warranty

Not included

Budget for these separately

  • The cost of replacing the roof itself
  • Replacement panels or optimizers if any are damaged
  • Changes if you want a modified layout
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What drives the number

These are the things that make one removal and reinstall cost more than another.

01

System size

The number of panels and racking runs on the roof.

02

Roof pitch and access

Steep pitches and tough access take more time to work safely.

03

Layout

Whether the panels come back on the same layout or a modified one.

04

Storage

Where and how the panels are stored while the roofer works.

05

Damaged parts

Whether any panels or optimizers are damaged and need replacing.

06

Permits

Utility permitting and re-inspection requirements.

Questions

Frequently asked

How much does it cost to remove and reinstall solar panels?

The average removal and reinstall runs about $3,750 based on our data, and that figure includes putting the panels back on after the roof work is done. The typical US range for 2022 is $1,500 to $6,000.

How much for just removal (not reinstallation)?

Per Modernize: even if you own your panels outright, just removing them from your roof will cost around $300 to $500.

Does that include the cost to replace the roof itself?

No. Per EnergySage, the $1,500 to $6,000 range for residential removal and reinstall does not include the cost of replacing your actual roof.

Can I remove and reinstall solar panels myself?

Per Palmetto: "You may feel confident enough to remove and reinstall solar panels yourself, but it can be very risky to do so without the right tools or expertise." It's a rooftop electrical job. Leave it to a licensed contractor.

Do you coordinate with my roofer?

Yes. We regularly work directly with roofing crews to sequence the R&R around their reroof timeline. Roofers can see our roofer partner program.

Is there a warranty on the reinstall?

Yes. Our reinstall work is covered by our workmanship warranty, and we use flashed mounts that carry a 10-year roof penetration warranty.

Roofers: we work with your crew

We coordinate directly with roofing crews and sequence the removal and reinstall around your reroof schedule. See the roofer partner program for details.

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