A homeowner in Richfield, Wisconsin, needed a new roof because the existing shingles showed signs of age and wear. Before the roofing work could begin, the home’s photovoltaic system had to be carefully removed. The homeowner called Crown Electrical to ask whether we could handle the solar panel removal and replacement.

Our team was happy to handle the full solar panel removal and reinstallation process, including system testing and inspection after the roofing work was complete. After visiting the property, we provided a project quote that covered the solar work and a new roof completed by a local roofing contractor. This gave the homeowner one clear plan for completing both parts of the project.

Preparing the Solar System for a New Roof

During our on-site assessment, we discussed the homeowner’s needs, project timeline, and concerns. She wanted to know that the solar panels could be removed without creating problems for the roofing work or the existing system.

We began by removing the solar panels and the racking that secured them to the roof. With the solar equipment out of the way, the roofing contractor could access the entire roof surface and remove the old shingles.

Careful planning was important because the solar and roofing work had to happen in the correct order. This kept the project moving and reduced the amount of time the solar panels were disconnected.

Reinstalling and Testing the Solar Panels

Once the new shingles were installed, we returned to reinstall the solar mounting system. We secured the racking to the new roof and placed each solar panel back into position.

After the installation was complete, we tested the photovoltaic system to confirm it was operating correctly. The finished project was also inspected. From the initial solar panel removal through the final testing, the work was completed over the course of a few days.

A Smooth Solar Panel Removal and Replacement

The homeowner was initially nervous about hiring a contractor to manage the project. As the work progressed, she said she quickly felt comfortable and confident with Crown Electrical. In her five-star review, she described us as “very professional and trustworthy” and said she “would recommend them to everyone.”

The completed project gave the homeowner a new roof while keeping her existing solar investment in place. The panels were safely removed, reinstalled, tested, and ready to continue serving the home.

Crown Electrical provides solar panel removal and replacement in Richfield and nearby Wisconsin communities. Contact us when roofing work, system maintenance, or another home project requires your solar panels to be temporarily removed and professionally reinstalled.