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Remove & reinstall solar for roof works

Roof needs work and your solar panels are in the way? We remove them safely, store them in our dry secure facility, then reinstall and recommission once your roofer's finished. DNO and FIT/SEG stay in place throughout. One job, one fixed price, fully coordinated.
from £1,495 final price quoted in writing first
  • From £1,495 · final price quoted in writing first
  • FIT/SEG and DNO registration kept active throughout
  • Coordinated directly with your roofer — one less thing to manage
What's included

Single fixed price after a free scoping call. End-to-end coordination with your roofing contractor.

Book a free scoping call
Pre-work site survey + free scoping quote
Safe roof-level removal of all panels
Dry, insured storage (up to 4 weeks standard)
Roofer coordination — scaffolding, access, timing
Reinstall — same panels, same configuration
Full DNO recommissioning + monitoring restored
Generation test against pre-removal baseline
Written commissioning report

After 7 months of not being able to access/control my system following a change of wi-fi provider, followed by the news that GivEnergy had ceased trading i was left high and dry. I was unable to get any help whatsoever from my installer, tried various electrical tradespeople etc but no-one knew how to help me. Changed the Dongle but then couldnt get this change recognised in the inverter. Found Solar Tech Support while researching yet again online. Ronald has been amazing. Responding very quickly to my emails and very knowledgeable on the system. Managed to give us the information we needed to get the Dongle up and running and created me another account which now works as it should. His help has been invaluable. Thank you so much. Reviews I saw from other people said Solar Tech Support are very good, but i would say they are Outstanding!! Thanks again for all your help- Mick & Sandra

Michael Fox · Jul 2026 Google

Ron is one of those rare finds - an engineer's engineer. He insightfully and accurately diagnosed the problems with our GivEnergy system, very quickly, which helped get us back on track. We will be using him again!

Geoff Palmer · Sep 2026 Google

Absolutely fantastic customer service. The team were incredibly helpful, responsive and genuinely willing to do everything they could to help get things sorted. With all the uncertainty surrounding the future of GivEnergy at the moment, it was particularly reassuring to have people who were knowledgeable, approachable and prepared to step in when needed. After a glitch with my firmware update caused problems with my system, these guys really did come in and save the day. They took the time to investigate the issue, explain what was happening and work towards getting everything back up and running. It’s refreshing to deal with a company that genuinely seems to care about its customers and is willing to go the extra mile when something goes wrong. Superb service from start to finish. Many thanks for all the help and support — it’s very much appreciated. Highly recommended.

robert lee · Sep 2026 Google

I left an enquiry few days ago and got a call back today from Ron. I have FoxESS battery and inverter that seemed not doing the right job and after only few questions, Ron told me exactly what I need to do to restart my system, without even seeing it. After almost 2 weeks of not being able to use my FoxESS equipment, today is finally up and running. Very professional and knowledgeable. Thanks Ron

Micky Mihaela · Aug 2026 Google

I had a red status light on my GivEnergy battery pack and Ron at Solar Tech Support was a great help resolving the problem. He was able to do a remote diagnosis of the invertor BMS firmware and hardware and gave very quick practical and professional support. Thanks Rob

Rob Heminsley · Jul 2026 Google

We have a GivEnergy system, both GivEnergy and our installer have gone bust! Ron was able to remotely log in to our system and sort the issue within about 30mins. Would definitely recommend and will be using in future

Chris Robson · Oct 2026 Google

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What it costs

Remove + reinstall
from £1,495

Headline rate covering removal, safe storage, and reinstall once the roof works are complete. Final price depends on panel count, mounting type, and storage time — confirmed in the written quote. Scaffolding quoted separately.

When to use this service
Re-roofing

Roof replacement, full re-tile, or felt-and-batten refresh. Panels off, roof done, panels back on the same week.

Leak repair under the panels

Roofer needs access to a specific area under the array. We can remove just the affected panels if the layout allows.

Storm damage repair

Tiles ripped off, lead flashing replaced, ridge cap rebuild. We schedule with your insurer's timeline.

Structural repairs

Roof rafters, sagging ridge, or load-bearing tweaks. Panels stay off until the structural work is signed off.

Major extension over solar

Building work that affects the roof area where panels sit. Removal, storage, reinstall once the new roof is finished.

Not coming back? Use decommission instead

If you don't want the panels reinstalled, our Solar Decommission service handles permanent removal with FIT/SEG paperwork.

How it works — 6 steps

1
Free scoping call

Tell us system size, roofer's timeline, and any access notes. 10 minutes by phone or video.

2
Written quote

Fixed price for the on-site work. Scaffolding quoted separately. You commit before we schedule.

3
Removal day

Panels off, mounting rails off, DC cables disconnected and capped. System safely isolated. Half a day on-site.

4
Storage

Panels palletised and labelled by position. Stored in dry, insured warehouse space. Roofer does their work.

5
Reinstall day

Panels back to original positions. Mounting rebuilt. DC strings reconnected. AC restored. Half to full day on-site.

6
Commission + report

Generation test against pre-removal baseline. Monitoring portal reconnected. Written commissioning report.

FAQ

Common questions

The single most common reason: your roof needs work and the solar panels are in the way. Re-tiling, leak repairs, structural repairs, storm-damage repair, or replacing the roof entirely. Roofers can't (and shouldn't) work around live solar panels — they need them off, stored safely, and put back once the roof is done.
From £1,495 for a typical residential system — includes removal, storage, reinstall, and recommissioning. Final price depends on system size, roof access (scaffolding), how long the panels are off the roof, and whether the inverter and battery need decommissioning during the gap. We quote in writing after a free scoping call.
Up to four weeks at standard pricing, which covers most roofing jobs. Longer storage adds a small monthly fee for warehouse space and insurance. We coordinate timing directly with your roofer so the panels go straight back on once the roof is ready.
No, providing the work completes within the agreed timeframe. The DNO registration stays in place. The FIT/SEG contract pauses naturally while the system isn't generating, then resumes when we recommission. We notify your supplier on your behalf so there's no payment dispute.
Yes — actively. We schedule the removal a day or two before the roof works start, and the reinstall as soon as your roofer signs off. We talk to your roofer directly about scaffolding access, lifting points, and any roof-tile changes that affect mounting. One less thing for you to manage.
Palletised and stored in dry, secure storage. Insured against theft and damage. We label each panel's original position so reinstall recreates the same configuration — keeps your generation output identical. Mounting brackets and DC cables stored together to avoid mix-ups.
Yes. Full commissioning: DC string voltages verified, AC connection tested, inverter brought back online, monitoring portal reconnected, and a generation test confirms output matches pre-removal baseline. You get a written commissioning report.
If the roofer reveals issues with the original solar install (poor mounting, water ingress through bolt holes, missing flashings), we tell you and quote any extra remedial work before the reinstall. Sometimes worth catching now while the panels are off and the roof is being worked on anyway.
Remove & reinstall enquiry

Request a remove-and-reinstall quote

Tell us your system size, your roofer's timeline, and any access notes — we come back with a fixed-price quote within four business hours.

  • Free scoping call — no commitment
  • Fixed-price quote in writing
  • We coordinate with your roofer directly

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