When you need your solar panels removed, do it right the first time
Every year, hundreds of Palm Beach County homeowners discover they need their solar panels temporarily removed — usually for a new roof. Florida's tropical storms, aging shingle roofs, and the high volume of solar installations in our region mean this is one of the most common service calls we take.
Improper removal is the leading cause of damage to both the panels and your roof during reroofing projects. An unqualified contractor can crack glass, damage mounting hardware, void warranties, and leave you with water intrusion points that show up six months later. We've seen it happen — and we've fixed it after the fact, which costs far more than doing it correctly upfront.
Locke Energy Solutions specializes in residential solar panel removal and reinstallation across Palm Beach County. We are a licensed Florida solar contractor with NABCEP certification. Our crews handle the full scope: disconnection, panel removal, safe on-site storage or off-site warehousing, roof work coordination, reinstallation, and final inspection.
What the removal process looks like
Before a single panel comes off your roof, we coordinate with your roofer to align timelines. The typical sequence:
- Site survey to document panel layout, wiring, and mounting configuration
- Electrical disconnection performed by a licensed electrician
- Panels unbolted from mounts and carefully lifted from the array
- Panels stored on-site in a protected, ventilated area, or transported to our secured storage facility
- Roof work proceeds without solar equipment in the way
- After roof completion and weatherproofing, panels are reinstalled to current code standards
- System tested and re-energized; permits closed out
We serve all of Palm Beach County — West Palm Beach, Wellington, Jupiter, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Lake Worth, Palm Beach Gardens, Royal Palm Beach, and Greenacres. Most projects can be scheduled within 5–7 business days.
Why LockeOS for solar panel removal
We built our reputation on one thing: treating your home like we'd treat our own. Every crew is employed by us — not subcontracted — and every removal is overseen by a NABCEP-certified technician. We carry full general liability and workers' compensation insurance. Our crews have removed and reinstalled over 500 solar panels in Palm Beach County since 2020.
We understand the insurance and permitting requirements in every city in Palm Beach County, and we coordinate with local building departments on your behalf. No surprises, no hidden fees.
If your roof is being replaced due to hurricane damage, we can work directly with your insurance adjuster to document the solar removal scope. We provide detailed estimates, before-and-after photos, and line-item invoicing that satisfies most carrier requirements.