Quick answer

If your roof has under ~8–10 years of life left—or shows leaks, curling shingles, or brittle tiles—reroof first to protect your solar investment.

Your options

• Install now, reroof later: Works for newer roofs; expect future remove/reinstall costs.
• Reroof first, then solar: Best for aging roofs; cleaner wiring and flashing, fewer future labor costs.
• Bundle roofing + solar: One schedule, coordinated warranties, faster completion.
  

What affects cost & timing

• Roof material/complexity, needed structural fixes
• Electrical upgrades (main panel/subpanel)
• Battery now vs. pre-wire for later
  

When to call a pro

• Year-over-year production drop on an existing system.
• Visible roof wear, leaks near mounts, animal damage
• You want a roof-and-solar plan with clear line-item pricing

Not sure if your roof is solar-ready?

Book a roof & solar checkup with Solar Doctors.