By Isabel • 2026-05-20
TL;DR: Yes. To properly replace a roofing system, solar panels must be professionally detached and removed from the roof. Once the new roof is installed and passes inspection, the solar array is remounted. We seamlessly coordinate this process to minimize downtime.
Why Detach and Reset is Necessary
A roof is a complete system. If we were to roof *around* the solar panels, we would leave the oldest, most degraded section of your roof right where the heavy panels are mounted. This guarantees future leaks and structural failure, completely undermining the purpose of a new roof.
Coordinating the Process
As the premier roofing contractor in Riverside County, we are highly experienced in working alongside solar companies. We coordinate the timeline so that the solar team removes the panels, we immediately step in to engineer the new roof, and they return promptly to reset the array, ensuring your warranties remain intact.
Bugarin Roofing & Waterproofing LLC is a licensed roofing contractor serving the Inland Empire. Contact us for precise diagnostics and engineered solutions.