Roof Replacement with Solar Panels

Say goodbye to your outdated solar roof system. Statewide Roofing Specialist offers affordable options for solar rooftop tiles in North Carolina, including solar tiles and shingles. We will provide a safe, sustainable, attractive and long-lasting replacement for every inch of your roof. Call us at (336) 480-1824 for a free consultation anywhere in NC. Our expertise includes the replacement of Tesla Solar Roofs, Solar Tiles, Solar Shingles and Solar Panel Rooftops.

Residential and Commercial Solar Roof Replacement Services in NC

Replace a Tesla Solar Roof

Replace a Solar Panel Roof

Solar Roof Replacement Types

All solar roofs have distinct features that affect their performance, such as energy efficiency, sustainability, inverter backup, durability, and robustness. It’s important to understand the different types of solar roofs and how replacing them can be a good option.

• Replacing Solar Roof Shingles: Similar to solar panel roofs, solar shingle roofs may need to be replaced or repaired due to malfunctioning shingles. This can cause electrical disruption and result in a loss of solar energy
• Replacing Solar Roof Tiles: The most common reasons for replacing or repairing solar tile roofs are broken tiles caused by weather, pet damage, or human activity. Breakage reduces the storage capacity and can impact the output of the solar inverter

When considering replacing any type of solar roof, it’s important to take into account factors such as the size of the roof, materials, electricity output, efficiency, appearance, and longevity. These factors will help determine the overall cost of replacement.

How Much Does Roof Replacement with Solar Panels Cost?

Replacing a solar roof can be costly, but it’s often less expensive than installing a new one. When considering replacing a solar roof, it’s important to keep in mind the size of the roof and your budget, as they are directly proportional. The average cost of replacing a solar roof ranges from $300 to $20,000, and this amount includes the complete removal and replacement of the entire roof.

The cost of replacing a solar roof will vary depending on the number of tiles, shingles, or panels on the roof. The more tiles, the higher the cost. Here is an estimate of the cost of replacing different types of solar roofs:

• Cost of Replacing Solar Shingles Roofing System: Solar shingles cost around $20 to $25 per sq. ft. For a 1,500 sq. ft. roof, the cost of replacing the solar roof will be between $30,000 and $38,000, including labor costs
• Cost of Replacing Solar Tiles Roofing System: Solar tiles cost around $21 to $25 per sq. ft. For a 1,500 sq. ft. roof, the cost of replacing the solar tiles will be around $30,000 to $45,000, including labor costs
• Cost of Replacing/Installing Tesla Solar Roof: Tesla shingles are expensive and the entire roof can cost between $60,000 to $70,000

It’s important to note that these are rough estimates and the prices can vary depending on the location, type of materials used and the contractor.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Pros

• Benefits of Replacing a Solar Tile Roof System: Cost-effective, only a few tiles need to be replaced if a malfunction occurs, highly durable
• Benefits of Replacing a Solar Shingle Roof System: Can blend seamlessly with traditional shingles, long lifespan of up to 40 years, enhances the value of the property, and serves as both solar panels and roofing
• Benefits of Replacing a Solar Panel Roof System: Available in various styles, adjustable angles for optimal solar energy output, more energy-efficient than other roof types, and easily adaptable

Cons

• Drawbacks of Replacing Tiles on a Solar Roof: High labor costs, susceptibility to weather and animal damage, a replacement can disrupt the overall performance of the tiles.
• Drawbacks of Replacing Shingles on a Solar Roof: Limited lifespan of 20 to 30 years, high cost, not portable, can only be installed on a roof, and performance depends on the slope of the roof.
• Drawbacks of Replacing Solar Panel Roof: Limited aesthetic appeal, energy efficiency is affected by the angle of installation, and requires a structurally sound roof to perform at optimal levels.

Roofing Services in NC, SC, And TN

Affordable roofing services in Greenville, Greensboro, High Point, Winston Salem, Lexington, Thomasville, and nearby areas. We provide roofing services for all types of roofs (metal, shingle, solar, TPO, EPDM) and their components, including soffit, fascia, and gutters. We are a local neighbor in the Piedmont Triad region.