Solar Detach & Reset Services
Solar Panel Removal & Reinstallation in Fort Worth, Weatherford & North Texas
Replacing or repairing your roof? Armored Power Systems carefully removes, maps, protects, and reinstalls your existing solar equipment—then tests the system before returning it to service.
Serving business and homeowners, restoration companies, insurance agencies, and real estate teams throughout North Texas.
Our field technicians hold brand-specific certifications to handle complex diagnostic repairs and maintenance safely.
Solar Experience Dating Since 2015
Texas Licensed Electrical Contractor
Local, Family-Run Company
Rooftop, Ground-Mount & Battery Options
Texas Electrical Contractor License #41587
Unyielding Residential Fortification
Your Roof Gets Replaced. Your Solar System is Handled With Care
Solar panels must be removed before roof repairs or replacement can begin. The quality of that removal—and the reinstallation afterward—can affect your roof, solar production, electrical connections, and long-term system reliability.
Armored Power Systems provides a complete solar panel removal and reinstallation service, commonly called a solar detach and reset. We coordinate with your roofer, protect the existing equipment, reinstall the array, and verify that the system is operating properly.
Do You Need Solar Panels Removed From Your Roof?
- Solar removal and reinstallation may be needed for:
- Hail or storm-damaged roof replacement
- Aging shingles or scheduled reroofing
- Roof leaks and structural repairs
- Insurance restoration projects
- Home additions or roof modifications
- Solar equipment troubleshooting or replacement
- Improperly installed or damaged solar components
We can evaluate the existing system and determine what must be removed before roofing work begins
Preventing Catastrophic Property Damage: When the grid goes down, your home's climate control stops. A standby system prevents indoor pipe freezes during severe winter storms and stops mold accumulation or wood warping during humid summer blackouts by keeping your HVAC running smoothly.
Who We Work With
Solar Removal Services for Property Owners & Contractors
Commercial Properties
Our team has handled many large scale commercial rooftop removals & reinstalls throughout Texas, so that roofs can be replaced. We’ve completed projects up to 1,400 panels and also have brought systems back online that have been sitting for years without properly working. Timing and logistics is critical on these projects, and we know how to execute the job properly.
Homeowners
We help homeowners manage the solar portion of a roof replacement without having to rely on the original installer—especially when that company is unavailable, unresponsive, or no longer in business.
Roofing Contractors
We coordinate removal and reinstallation schedules so your crew can complete the roofing scope without handling energized or specialized solar equipment.
Insurance and Restoration Companies
We provide clear estimates, system documentation, photographs, and defined scopes for storm-restoration projects.
To ensure your electrical defenses never waver during extreme winter freezes or scorching summer blackouts, we partner exclusively with top-tier manufacturers. Armored Power Systems is fully certified to install, service, and maintain industry-leading Generac and Kohler standby generator systems. These strategic manufacturer alliances empower our team to deliver authentic factory components, seamless warranty protection, and absolute mechanical reliability directly to your home.
Certified Installation & Support for the World's Most Trusted Standby Brands
Why Choose Armored Power Systems?
Solar Removal Services for Property Owners & Contractors
Commercial Properties
Our team has handled many large scale commercial rooftop removals & reinstalls throughout Texas, so that roofs can be replaced. We’ve completed projects up to 1,400 panels and also have brought systems back online that have been sitting for years without properly working. Timing and logistics is critical on these projects, and we know how to execute the job properly.
Homeowners
We help homeowners manage the solar portion of a roof replacement without having to rely on the original installer—especially when that company is unavailable, unresponsive, or no longer in business.
Roofing Contractors
We coordinate removal and reinstallation schedules so your crew can complete the roofing scope without handling energized or specialized solar equipment.
Insurance and Restoration Companies
We provide clear estimates, system documentation, photographs, and defined scopes for storm-restoration projects.
Why Choose Armored Power Systems?
Experienced With Solar, Roofing and Backup Power
Armored Power Systems brings experience across solar, roofing, storm restoration, electrical systems, and backup power. Our Founder, Seth Wells, began working in roofing in 2009, solar in 2015, and later operated a solar company serving residential and commercial customers throughout Texas.
That background helps us understand both sides of the project: protecting the new roof and restoring the solar system correctly.
- Roofing industry experience dating back to 2009
- Solar industry experience dating back to 2015
- Familiarity with roofing and storm-restoration projects
- Careful system mapping and component labeling
- Clean, organized workmanship
- Electrical testing and system recommissioning
- Local service and ongoing support after completion
Complete Solar Detach-and-Reset Service
Depending on the system and project, our removal and reinstallation scope may include:
- Existing solar system inspection
- Safe system shutdown
- Photographs and array documentation
- Panel, circuit, and equipment mapping
- Removal of solar panels and rooftop components
- Organized labeling of removed equipment
- Safe staging and storage planning
- Coordination with the roofing contractor
- Reinstallation of mounting equipment and solar panels
- Electrical reconnection
- System testing and recommissioning
- Review of system operation after startup
*The final scope depends on the system design, equipment condition, roof type, storage requirements, and whether repairs or replacement components are needed.
The Removal and Reinstallation Process
Our Solar Removal and Reinstallation Process
01
Solar and Roof Assessment
We review the existing system, roof scope, equipment type, array size, access, storage needs, and project schedule.
02
Removal, Mapping and Protection
The system is safely shut down. Panels and related components are removed, labeled, documented, and prepared for storage.
03
Professional Reinstallation
After the roofing work is complete, we reinstall the array and reconnect the system using the approved layout or any required revised design.
04
Testing and Recommissionin
We test the electrical connections, restart the equipment, review system operation, and identify any remaining issues
Problems Discovered During Removal
What Happens if We Find Damaged Solar Equipment?
Removing an array can reveal problems that were previously hidden, including:
- Damaged or deteriorated wiring
- Loose or corroded connectors
- Broken mounting hardware
- Failed microinverters or optimizers
- Improper rooftop wire management
- Missing or damaged flashing
- Unsupported or discontinued equipment
- Problems with the original installation
We document any concerns and explain the recommended repair before completing work outside the approved scope.
Repairs and replacement equipment requires written customer authorization before additional charges are added.
Roof Replacement and Insurance Coordination
Coordinating Solar Removal With Your Roof Replacement
Solar removal must be properly scheduled around the roofing project. We can communicate with your roofing contractor to coordinate:
- Removal dates
- Roofing completion
- Equipment staging
- Reinstallation scheduling
- Roof or layout changes
- Documentation needed for the project
Will Insurance Pay for Solar Panel Removal?
Solar removal and reinstallation may be included when it is necessary to complete a covered roof replacement. Coverage depends on the homeowner’s policy, approved claim, and insurance carrier.
Armored Power Systems can provide estimates, invoices, photographs, and scope documentation, but we cannot determine coverage or guarantee insurance payment
Solar Panel Removal in Fort Worth, Weatherford and North Texas
Armored Power Systems provides solar panel removal and reinstallation throughout Weatherford, Fort Worth, Parker County, and surrounding North Texas communities.
Weatherford, Fort Worth, Aledo, Willow Park, Hudson Oaks, Springtown, Azle, Mineral Wells, Brock, Millsap, Stephenville, Eastland, Ranger, Gordon, and the surrounding communities throughout Parker, Palo Pinto, Erath, Eastland, and Tarrant counties.
FAQs
Solar Panel Removal and Reinstallation FAQs
Can solar panels be removed for a roof replacement?
Yes. The system can be safely shut down, removed, stored, and reinstalled after the new roof is complete.
Who removes solar panels before a roof replacement?
A qualified solar or electrical contractor should handle the removal. Most roofing crews are not equipped to disconnect and recommission solar equipment.
What is a solar detach and reset?
“Detach and reset” is the industry term for removing solar panels before roof work and reinstalling them afterward.
Does homeowners insurance pay for solar removal?
It may be covered when removal is required for an approved roof claim. Coverage depends on your policy and insurance carrier.
How much does solar panel removal and reinstallation cost?
Pricing depends on the number of panels, roof type, system design, equipment condition, access, storage, and required repairs.
How long will my solar system be turned off?
The system normally remains off from removal until the roof is finished and the array has been reinstalled and tested.
Where are the solar panels stored?
Panels are labeled and staged in the protected location established in the project scope. Other storage arrangements may affect pricing.
Can you reinstall a system installed by another company?
Yes, depending on the equipment, system condition, available documentation, and manufacturer requirements.
What happens if damaged equipment is discovered?
We document the problem and provide repair or replacement recommendations before completing additional work.
Do you test the system after reinstallation?
Yes. The system is restarted and tested to verify operation and identify any remaining faults.
Can the panel layout be changed during reinstallation?
Sometimes. Roof changes, code requirements, shading, equipment limitations, and permitting may require a revised design and additional work.
Do you work directly with roofing contractors
Yes. We can coordinate removal and reinstallation scheduling with roofers and restoration contractors
Replacing Your Roof? Protect Your Solar Investment.
Do not leave solar removal until the roofing crew is ready to begin. Armored Power Systems can evaluate your system, coordinate the schedule, and provide a clear removal and reinstallation estimate.
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