Solar Roofing in San Diego

Yes. A reroof requires tearing off the existing roof down to the decking, which cannot be done under a mounted array. The panels come off, the roof is replaced properly, and the array is reinstalled. The cost of that panel work depends on the number of panels and the mounting system, and we quote it after a site visit. It is the single strongest argument for reroofing before you install solar rather than after.

If the roof has less than about 10 years of life left, yes, without question. A solar array is warranted around 25 years, so putting one on an aging roof guarantees you pay to remove and reinstall it mid-life, on top of the reroof itself. If the roof is newer, we will tell you it is fine and you should go ahead. We assess remaining life before you commit either way.

It can, if the work is done without coordinating with your solar provider, which is exactly why we coordinate. Many solar warranties require that removal and reinstallation be performed or approved by an authorized installer, and monitoring may need to be re-commissioned afterward. We work with your provider so the array goes back on with warranty and monitoring intact.

Yes, and it is a common call. Most solar mount leaks come from penetrations that were sealed with sealant instead of being flashed into the roof system, and sealant has a service life of a few years while a flashed penetration lasts as long as the roof. We remove the affected panels where needed, correct the flashing properly, and reinstall. We quote repairs on a roof carrying solar after a site visit.

Yes. If solar is coming in the next few years, we detail the roof for it now: confirming the structure can carry the load, planning mount locations against the rafter layout, and using an underlayment and flashing approach that makes future penetrations straightforward to waterproof. Adding this to a reroof is a modest cost that saves considerably more later.