Suffolk County, NY · Long Island
Solar Panel Removal & Reinstall on Long Island, NY
NovaLee Solutions removes and reinstalls existing solar arrays on Long Island so a new roof, leak repair, or skylight project can be completed underneath. The process typically takes 1-2 days for removal, your roofing work in between, then 1-2 days to reinstall, recommission, and verify production with the PSEG Long Island monitoring portal.
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What's included
- 1. Pre-job system snapshot: panel count, inverter brand, production data, monitoring access.
- 2. Coordinate timing with the roof, leak, or skylight scope so the array is off the roof for as few days as possible.
- 3. Safe DC shutdown, label and remove panels, optimizers/microinverters, rails, and flashings.
- 4. Roof work happens — re-roof, leak repair, skylight, or critter-guard install.
- 5. Reinstall with new flashings (we never reuse old penetration boots) and a fresh ice-and-water shield collar.
- 6. Power up, confirm every panel is producing in the monitoring app, and provide before/after production reports.
Typical price ranges (Long Island, NY)
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Removal + reinstall, ≤ 20 panels Single-array, simple roof |
$1,800 – $3,500 |
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Removal + reinstall, 21–35 panels Two-array or split-roof systems |
$3,500 – $5,500 |
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New roof penetration flashings Always replaced — old EPDM washers fail in 10-15 years |
$15 – $35 per attachment |
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Inverter / optimizer firmware re-pair We re-pair to your existing monitoring account |
Included |
Pricing assumes the existing system is in working order before removal. Damaged optimizers, frayed wiring, or failed microinverters are diagnosed separately under our Troubleshooting service.
Why NovaLee for this service
- ✓We work on Tesla, SunPower, SolarEdge, Enphase, and most legacy string-inverter systems — not just systems we installed.
- ✓Always-new flashings — every penetration gets a fresh boot and ice-and-water collar.
- ✓Roofing and solar handled by the same crew, so there's no finger-pointing if a leak appears later.
- ✓Production verification with photos of the monitoring app before we leave.
Frequently asked questions
Why do I need to remove panels to replace my roof?
Asphalt shingles cannot be replaced under a fixed solar array. Even minor leak repairs under panels usually require taking that section off because the rails and flashings sit on top of the shingles being replaced.
How long are my panels off the roof?
For a typical re-roof, the panels are off for 1-3 days. For a leak or skylight repair, often less than 1 day. We coordinate so the array is back up as quickly as possible.
Will my solar warranty stay intact?
Yes — as long as removal and reinstall is done by a qualified solar installer with the original wiring scheme preserved. We document the removal and reinstall step-by-step for your records.
Do I lose my net-metering credits during the project?
Your PSEG Long Island net-metering account stays open during the work. You will simply produce zero kWh while the system is down — typically a few days of normal household consumption.
Can you remove panels for a leak repair under just one panel?
Yes. We can selectively remove a small section of the array, do the leak repair, and reinstall the same day in many cases.
Do you reuse the old roof attachments?
Never. Old roof penetration boots and EPDM washers fail in 10-15 years. We always install fresh flashings and ice-and-water shield collars during reinstall.