If you’re planning a roof replacement and already have solar panels installed, you’re probably wondering how to protect both your roof and your solar investment. The solution lies in a professional Detach & Reset service — a process that removes, stores, and reinstalls your panels safely and to code.
At Sunaura Solar, we specialize in roof-ready solar work, ensuring your panels, mounts, and wiring remain in perfect condition while your new roof is installed. Here’s how our Detach & Reset process safeguards your home, your system, and your savings.
1. Safe and Code-Compliant Removal
Removing solar panels requires more than unscrewing mounts — it involves safely disconnecting live electrical components and preventing roof or equipment damage.
Sunaura Solar’s Approach:
We de-energize the system, remove panels carefully, and label all wiring for precise reinstallation after roofing is complete.
2. Protects Your Roof from Damage
Improper removal can lead to torn shingles, cracked tiles, or exposed penetrations that let moisture in.
Sunaura Solar’s Approach:
We remove mounts cleanly, seal openings temporarily, and coordinate directly with your roofer to leave the surface ready for installation.
3. Ensures Panels Are Properly Stored
Solar panels are durable, but they’re not immune to handling damage if left unprotected during roofing work.
Sunaura Solar’s Approach:
Each panel is cleaned, wrapped, and stored in a secure, shaded area — ready for flawless reinstallation once roofing is complete.
4. Maintains Warranty and Insurance Coverage
Many homeowners don’t realize that unauthorized panel removal can void both solar and roofing warranties.
Sunaura Solar’s Approach:
Our Detach & Reset process follows manufacturer specifications and provides documentation to ensure all warranties stay valid.
5. Keeps Wiring Organized and Intact
Messy or damaged wiring can cause inverter errors, poor performance, or safety hazards after reinstalling panels.
Sunaura Solar’s Approach:
We organize, label, and protect all wiring during removal and confirm continuity during reinstallation to ensure consistent performance.
6. Coordinates Seamlessly with Your Roofing Contractor
Roofers and solar technicians each have specialized roles, and coordination between them is essential for a smooth project.
Sunaura Solar’s Approach:
We schedule removal and reinstallation around your roofer’s timeline, ensuring zero delays and a roof-ready surface for installation.
7. Verifies System Performance After Reinstallation
Once your roof is complete, your panels should work exactly as they did before — or better.
Sunaura Solar’s Approach:
We reinstall the system, verify wiring integrity, and test energy output to confirm full functionality and safe operation.
8. Replaces Aged or Damaged Components
If mounts, flashings, or connectors show wear during removal, it’s the perfect time to replace them before reinstalling panels.
Sunaura Solar’s Approach:
We inspect all components and replace anything that no longer meets performance or safety standards.
9. Prevents Future Roof Leaks
Poor sealing after solar installation can cause leaks that go unnoticed until significant damage occurs.
Sunaura Solar’s Approach:
We apply new, watertight seals and flashings during reinstallation to protect both your roof and your solar system from moisture intrusion.
