Do You Need a New Roof for Solar Panel Installation in New York?
A home solar installation can give you access to clean and affordable electricity. In New York, we pay some of the highest electric utility rates in the nation. Solar can provide most of your daily electricity needs while giving you true energy independence. If you’re looking to install solar in New York, you might have questions about your roof. Most importantly, do you need a new roof for solar panel installation?
With the best solar experts, you can have confidence knowing that your home will be protected. Here’s everything you need to know about home solar installation and your roof.
Consider the Condition of Your Roof Before Home Solar Installation
You might need a new roof for solar panel installation if your current roof is close to its age of replacement. Generally, if your roof would need to be replaced within the next three years, it makes sense to do it just before you have your solar panels installed.
Our New York solar panel roofers can replace your roof before placing the solar panels. We are experienced with all materials and techniques and use low-penetration racking and flashing to protect your roof and ensure that solar panels are secured.
If your roof has five years or more left in it, then you won’t need a new roof for solar panel installation. It would make more sense to get the maximum life out of your roof. Your panels can be temporarily removed when it is time to replace your roof. The team at New York Power Solutions will coordinate everything for you.
If you aren’t sure how much life is left on your roof, we can help. We provide free solar estimates using satellite data. If you like the numbers, then we will visit your property for a detailed site inspection. Our New York solar panel roofers will evaluate your roof and look for signs of damage. Sometimes the roof could be in good condition overall but may require some spot repairs. Whether it’s a full replacement or some minor work, we will ensure that you get a detailed report and plan for your home solar installation.
Your Home Solar Installation Will Last Beyond 25 Years
Why do we recommend that some customers install a new roof for solar panel installation? It’s all to do with practicality and convenience.
Solar panels typically last 25 – 30 years. At New York Power Solutions, we provide a 25-year warranty for our panels. This closely aligns with the most popular roofing materials. So, if you are nearing the age of replacement for your roof, it’s more practical and economical to replace it before you install solar in New York.
We also need to be confident that your roof is ready to support a home solar installation. Although panels are relatively lightweight, they still place some extra burden on the roof. If your roof is in poor condition, then both the roof and panels could become damaged if there’s any kind of failure.
Our New York solar panel roofers are trained to identify the signs that a roof isn’t ready for solar. We have years of experience in the roofing industry as well as in solar system design and installation. You get the best expertise from both worlds when you choose New York Power Solutions.
Start With Your Free Solar Estimate
The only way to tell if you need a new roof for solar is to begin with your free estimate and site survey. You can get a ballpark solar estimate here. We can then visit your home for a thorough inspection.
We’ll provide a complete cost/benefit analysis so that you can evaluate the potential savings of solar over time, compared to the cost of the system and any necessary roofing work. There are generous tax incentives available today that offset the cost of installation. Solar tax credits are available throughout most of New York from the state government. There’s also a 26% dollar-for-dollar tax credit available from the Federal Government on your personal income tax.
Start With Your Free Solar Estimate
The only way to tell if you need a new roof for solar is to begin with your free estimate and site survey. You can get a ballpark solar estimate here. We can then visit your home for a thorough inspection.
We’ll provide a complete cost/benefit analysis so that you can evaluate the potential savings of solar over time, compared to the cost of the system and any necessary roofing work. There are generous tax incentives available today that offset the cost of installation. Solar tax credits are available throughout most of New York from the state government. There’s also a 26% dollar-for-dollar tax credit available from the Federal Government on your personal income tax.
Our free solar estimate will let you know the cost and true value of a system before you install solar in New York.
Ready to Install Solar in New York? Contact Us Today!
New York Power Solutions has installed more than 5,000 commercial and residential systems throughout New York. You can rely on us to tell you honestly if you need a new roof for solar panel installation. We’ll help with no money down financing, will determine your available tax credits, and we’ll provide ongoing support and aftercare for the lifetime of your panels.
Choose energy independence. Talk to the team at New York Power Solutions.
