Planning a Solar and Roof Replacement Together

If your roof may need replacement and you're considering solar, compare the cost and timing of each option before deciding whether to do both together. Bundling can avoid a future panel removal and reinstallation, but it is not automatically the least expensive choice for every home.

The Cost of Doing Them Separately

If you install solar on a roof that needs replacement later, the future roofing project may require removing and reinstalling the panels. Include that possibility in the comparison, but get current project-specific pricing rather than assuming a standard cost.

• First project: Install solar before replacing a roof that is nearing the end of its useful life.
• Later project: Roof replacement may require panel removal, roof work, and panel reinstallation.
• Removal/reinstall labor: Get a current project-specific estimate; cost varies by system, roof, and installer.

A later roof replacement may require panel removal and reinstallation, adding cost and a period when the system is offline. Scope and timing depend on the project.

The Bundling Advantage

Do both projects at once:

• Coordinated scheduling: Roofing and solar work can be planned together, subject to permitting, utility approval, and crew availability.
• Potentially avoid future panel work: Installing panels after a needed roof replacement may avoid the later cost and disruption of removing and reinstalling them.
• Clear scope: Compare the roof and solar proposals separately and together, including warranties, responsibilities, and project timing.

Compare the Project Costs

There is no fixed savings amount for bundling. Request written, itemized estimates for the roof, solar system, and any future panel removal and reinstallation that may be needed. Compare total costs, financing, warranties, and expected utility-bill impact before choosing.

The main benefit to compare is avoiding a future removal and reinstallation project. Actual cost, downtime, and equipment life depend on the system and property.

Who Should Bundle?

Bundle if:

• Your roof may need replacement soon
• You're interested in solar but haven't committed yet
• A roof inspection recommends replacement before the expected life of a new solar system
• You want to minimize installation disruption

Don't bundle if:

• Your roof is in good condition and is not expected to need replacement soon
• You do not plan to install solar in the foreseeable future

What About the Federal Tax Credit?

The federal Residential Clean Energy Credit is not available for expenditures made after December 31, 2025. Idaho has a separate residential alternative-energy deduction. Eligibility and allowable amounts depend on current law and the taxpayer's circumstances; the deduction reduces Idaho taxable income, not tax dollar-for-dollar. Confirm details with a tax professional.

Whether bundling is right for you depends on the condition and remaining life of your roof, project pricing, and solar economics. Compare written estimates for both paths; future panel removal costs are not guaranteed savings.

How to Get Started

Request an assessment from One Truss. The project review can include:

• Your roof's age and condition
• Your solar potential (shade, orientation, roof space)
• Bundling timeline and costs (roof + solar separately vs. together)
• Current incentives you qualify for

Ask for written estimates that show the separate and combined scopes, assumptions, project timing, and applicable incentives so you can decide which option fits your property.