Do solar panels protect your roof from hail?

• <div><p>Solar panels can protect your roof from hail, as they can withstand hail up to 1 inch in diameter that falls up to 50 mph. Your solar panels may experience damage if the hailstones are bigger and travel faster. Your <a href="http://www.angi.com/articles/what-does-hail-damage-look-like.htm">roof can still suffer hail damage</a>, and it’s essential to look for signs and repair issues right away. Roof damage can lead to leaks and water damage inside your home.</p></div>

Can solar panels be easily removed?

• <div><p>Removing solar panels can be straightforward, but it’s not necessarily a simple process. Your contractor needs to prevent damage—not only to your panels but also to your roof and electrical system. Many systems are wired into the main electrical grid, and you’ll need to hire a licensed electrician to disconnect it.</p></div>

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Q: What’s the difference between rooftop solar panels and a solar farm?

• <div><p>Rooftop solar panels supply energy to a single household, where a solar farm can power multiple homes at once with clean energy. Residential rooftop solar panels cost more per watt with a lower project total, and those panels only service the residence they are installed on (in most circumstances). With a solar farm, multiple households can buy into the project and share the overall cost. </p></div>

Q: Can I hook up a solar panel directly to a battery?

• <div><p>You shouldn&rsquo;t hook up a solar panel directly to a battery. That can damage the solar battery and your appliances over time. Instead, install a charge controller between your solar panel and solar battery. Charge controllers regulate voltage, prevent overcharging, and minimize the amount of electrical current to protect your battery from voltage spikes.</p></div>

Q: What other projects should I do at the same time as installing a new subpanel?

• <div><ul><li><p>Installing a new electrical meter box</p></li><li><p>Replacing your meter base</p></li><li><p>Replacing your service entrance cable </p></li></ul><p>The cost to install or upgrade an electrical meter box ranges from $100 to $650, including $50 to $250 for the unit. The meter base passes the power from your electric company to your panel. The cost to replace a meter base is roughly $50 to $250. </p><p>Service entrance cables are electrical cables with multiple wires, bringing power from electrical companies to residential buildings. The cost to replace a service entrance cable ranges roughly from $1,000 to $1,500.</p></div>

Q: Can solar panels be easily removed?

• <div><p>Removing solar panels can be straightforward, but it&rsquo;s not necessarily a simple process. Your contractor needs to prevent damage&mdash;not only to your panels but also to your roof and electrical system. Many systems are wired into the main electrical grid, and you&rsquo;ll need to hire a licensed electrician to disconnect it.</p></div>

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Reviewed in August 2025
A Honorable Roofing Company did a great job installing my new roof! I enjoyed working with Daryl, he explained my options and offered a fair price. A Honorable Roofing Company communicated well and was responsive to our concerns. The work was completed in one day. We have 24 solar panels that...
A Honorable Roofing Co., LLC
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Reviewed in May 2022
Very professional and friendly staff.They did a great job on my solar install and I would recommend them to my family and friends!
Flawless Results, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2022
We had a bad problem with pigeons making nests under our solar panels. He got up there and cleaned the nests out and cleaned the panels. The pigeons are no longer a problem for us. He did great work and was very professional. I am extremely happy that we contacted him.
Rio Solar Maintenance
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Reviewed in May 2019
Installed a new panel and meter loop, dug a direct burial line 200 feet to the power pole, laid the wire; all in an a professional and efficient manner. I could not have asked for a better job of the entire project.
Barboa Electric Company
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Reviewed in November 2018
Work quality overall was excellent. We had a sewer pipe that needed replacement following a home inspection, and the technician found that the pipe was actually worse off than the inspector was able to discern. The replacement was done quickly, and because he had to cut into the back of our...
Tipping Hat Plumbing Heating & Electric, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2015
Discovered that my previous electrician had improperly wired to GFI at the panel causing a constant tripping of the unit. Connected the breaker and GFI properly and reconfigured the panel. We tested the unit and it works fine now and the GFI tests good as well, providing required safety. I...
Cristal Electric
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Reviewed in July 2013
I contacted Priority on July 15th and was told a plumber would be out between 10:00AM and noon. That did not happen. I called the company and left a message. I was called about mid afternoon, and I was informed that the person who was to come ended up with a job that was taking longer than...
Priority Plumbing & Heating Inc.
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