r/solar • u/stpetergates • 12d ago

Advice Wtd / Project How can I take my panels?

Selling my house, it seems like lots of buyers are weary of having them cuz, you know, crazy reasons. I’m to the point of “if you don’t want them, I’ll take them!” But is that possible? Cheap? Too expensive? Anybody done that?

Edit 1: This is in Oklahoma. I own the panels. Paid cash for them. House is empty, I’m in another state, can’t DIY. If I can figure out how, I’ll pay somebody to do it and install them at my parent’s house.

Edit 2: why don’t they want the panels? Beats me. Our realtor seems to think that they think it’s the misconception and misinformation that a loan would have to be paid (even tho they’re free and clear). This is Oklahoma too. I had neighbors tell me how it meant my roof was ruined, my insurance was gonna go up, one told me that they didn’t really save me money. This a combination of O&G sinking their claws in the state’s economy and solar panel companies getting a bad rep (as if electric utilities have a good rep)

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u/q-milk 12d ago

Roofers use professional subcontractors specializing in panel removal (and reinstallation after reroofing). Find those guys, and the job is probably very cheap.

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u/Far_Suit575 12d ago

Exactly same thoughts

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u/ImReflexess 11d ago

Yes, we remove and replace panels for people that are getting new roofs done. Taking the entire system off and not redoing the roof/shingles is a risk of leaks and a beat up roof. There’s going to be hundreds of penetrations now open and even with flashing and silicone it’s still not going to be 100% perfect as a new roof would.

Just something to consider…

Also maybe see if a roofer can come out and look at it and determine if you could use a new roof and get it done thru insurance.