If you have solar panels and need a roof replacement, the panels must be safely removed before roofing work begins and properly reinstalled after. CurrentRS handles the entire process — system shutdown, panel removal, storage, coordination with your roofer, flashing inspection, reinstallation, and recommissioning — for homeowners in Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland.
Yes — CurrentRS removes and reinstalls solar panels for roof replacement across Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland. We handle system shutdown, panel removal, on-site storage, flashing inspection, and full recommissioning after your roofing contractor finishes.
Solar panels carry live voltage during daylight hours. There is no off switch for the DC wiring between your panels and the inverter — it is energized whenever light hits the panels. Roof work around installed solar panels without proper electrical disconnection is a safety hazard. Always use a qualified solar contractor, not just a roofing crew, for panel removal.
There is no shortcut — panels, racking, and flashings all have to come off before new shingles can go down.
Solar panels are mounted on a racking system that is bolted through the roof surface. The penetrations are sealed with flashing hardware. To replace shingles, the racking must be removed from the roof surface — and the panels must come off the racking first. Any attempt to partially work around installed solar hardware results in an incomplete roof replacement and almost certainly a future leak. Full removal is the only correct approach.
Removal is a structured electrical and mechanical sequence that preserves your equipment for reinstallation.
CurrentRS begins with a system shutdown: the utility interconnection is disconnected, AC and DC disconnects are opened, and the system is confirmed de-energized. Each panel is then disconnected from its wiring harness and removed from the racking. Panels are labeled with their roof position and serial number and placed in padded storage. Racking hardware, conduit, and wiring are labeled and documented for reinstallation.
The roofing crew receives the roof surface clear of all solar equipment, with no live circuits to work around.
Panels must be stored flat, protected, and inventoried — not leaned against walls or left near active work areas.
CurrentRS stores panels flat on padded surfaces, away from the active roofing work area. Each panel and component is labeled so reinstallation is organized and matches the original system design. Inverters and any monitoring hardware are assessed for condition during the removal process so any issues are identified before reinstallation begins.
The roofing and solar timelines must be sequenced properly to avoid delays.
CurrentRS works directly with roofing contractors to sequence the project: solar removal → roofing work → solar reinstallation. The roofer needs the roof cleared before starting and needs to know the solar attachment points so new flashing can be properly installed during roofing. CurrentRS communicates directly with your roofing contractor to make this coordination straightforward. Learn more about roof replacement with solar panels →
Every roof penetration gets inspected and re-flashed during reinstallation on the new roof surface.
When reinstalling on a new roof, CurrentRS inspects all mounting attachment points and installs properly sealed flashing at every roof penetration. This is the right time to address any flashing design issues from the original installation. Improperly flashed solar attachments are the most common cause of roof leaks associated with solar panels — reinstallation on a new roof is the opportunity to do it right.
Reinstallation is not complete until the system is producing and monitoring is confirmed.
After reinstallation, CurrentRS reconnects the utility interconnection, powers the system on, and verifies that all panels and circuits are producing normally. Monitoring is reconnected and confirmed to be reporting accurately. If the system uses SolarEdge, Enphase, or another monitored platform, production data is checked before project close-out. Learn about solar system service and troubleshooting →
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