Tile or shingle, the answer on the solar side starts the same way: if the roof work goes under the array, the panels and racking come off first, get labeled and staged, and go back on the new roof with new mounting feet and new flashing.
What changes with roof type is the detail work around the mounts, and that is why Phoenix Solar Removal asks what kind of roof you have before it quotes.
What stays the same on every re-roof
- Shutdown and lockout. The inverter is powered down, the DC disconnects are opened and locked out, and the array is confirmed dead before any panel is touched.
- Removal and staging. Panels come off first, then racking and rails down to the mounting feet. Each panel is labeled for its row and position, and the wiring is tagged to match.
- Old penetrations go to the roofer. Once the feet are off, the old penetrations belong to the roof and get detailed into the new roofing.
- Remount and reconnect. New feet and new flashing at every mount point, racking torqued to spec, wiring secured, and production confirmed at the inverter before the job is called done.
The full sequence is on the solar panel removal and solar panel reinstallation pages.
What changes on a tile roof
Tile is brittle, and walking or working around it takes more care than a shingle field. The mounts sit under and between tiles, so removal and remount involve more handling around each attachment point, and the roofer and the solar crew have to agree on who does what at each mount.
None of that changes the order of the job. It changes how much detail work surrounds each foot.
What changes on a shingle roof
Shingle roofs usually give the solar crew a more direct path to each mount. The same rules still apply: new feet and new flashing on the new roof, every mount point checked against the new surface, and nothing reused on a surface it was never sized for.
Switching roof types during the re-roof
Some Phoenix homeowners go from shingle to tile, or from old tile to a different product. When that happens, the flashing is matched to the new roofing material, not to whatever was on the roof before.
Mount points are re-measured against the new deck, because a new roof does not always sit exactly like the old one did. Tell your solar crew early if the roof type is changing.
Does tile cost more on the solar side?
Roof type is one of the inputs that moves the number, along with panel count, access, and whether the work covers the full roof or only part of it. Phoenix Solar Removal quotes your address rather than publishing a blog range. To see what drives the quote and how long the system stays offline, read solar removal cost for a Phoenix re-roof.
What to send for a quote
- Address or city (Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, Scottsdale)
- Roof type now, and the roof type going on
- Rough panel count (photos or the monitoring app are fine to start)
- When the roofer needs the deck clear
- Full roof replacement or work under only part of the array
The Phoenix solar detach quote checklist covers each item in more detail.
FAQ
Do panels come off for a tile re-roof?
Yes, when the roof work goes under the array. The same is true for shingle.
Do the same panels go back on?
Yes. The same panels and racking go back on, remounted with new mounting feet and new flashing, then reconnected.
Can my roofer book the solar side directly?
Yes. Phoenix Solar Removal works directly with homeowners and as a subcontractor to roofing companies. Roofers can start at for roofing companies.
How do I know the system works after the new roof?
Output is checked at the inverter after reconnection, and the job is not called finished until the system is producing. See production proof after remount.
Next step
Send your address, roof type, rough panel count, and deck-clear date through contact. Phoenix Solar Removal will coordinate timing with your roofer so the solar side is never the reason a crew is waiting.