Roof Replacement and Solar, Done as One Project
If your roof is near the end of its life, this is the moment to go solar. One loan, one crew, one coordinated timeline — instead of paying for the same work twice. Lakelands Power handles roof replacement and solar together for homeowners across Greenwood and the Carolinas.
The Smartest Time to Go Solar Is When You Need a New Roof
Here’s what most homeowners don’t realize: if you put solar on an aging roof and that roof fails a few years later, you pay to remove the panels, replace the roof, and reinstall the panels — the same work, three times over.
Doing your roof replacement and solar together avoids all of that. You replace the roof you already need, mount the panels on a fresh 25-plus-year surface, and never touch it again. It’s one decision instead of two, and one investment that future-proofs both your roof and your energy costs.
What a Roof Replacement and Solar Project Includes
- A full, professionally installed new roof built to last as long as your solar panels
- A complete solar system sized to your home and energy goals
- Optional battery backup and smart-panel integration to round out the system
- A single coordinated crew and timeline, so the trades aren’t tripping over each other
- One financing package instead of two separate loans
Why Combine Roof Replacement and Solar
You save on labor. Mounting panels during a roof install is far cheaper than a separate trip later.
The lifespans match. A new roof and new solar panels both run 25-plus years — so they age together instead of forcing a costly mid-life teardown.
You lock in your rate. Going solar lets you fix your own low energy cost for decades — your personal #NewOldDukeRate — instead of riding utility increases up every year.
Incentives may help. The solar portion of your project may qualify for federal and South Carolina tax credits. Programs and eligibility change, and not all roofing costs qualify, so we’ll point you to what’s current and suggest confirming with a tax professional.
Roofing and Solar Under One Roof
Through our work with Firefly Construction Group, we handle both the roofing and the solar in-house — so you’re not coordinating a roofer and a solar company yourself and hoping they cooperate. One team owns the whole project, start to finish. Enjoy the comfort of a lifetime warranty for all residential installations.
Roof Replacement and Solar FAQs
Should I really replace my roof before going solar? If your roof is 15-plus years old or showing wear, yes. It’s far cheaper to do it now than to remove and reinstall panels later.
Can the roof and solar be on one loan? In most cases, yes — that’s a core reason to combine them. We’ll walk you through financing that covers the whole project.
What if only part of my roof needs work? We’ll assess it honestly. Sometimes a partial repair is all that’s needed before solar; sometimes a full replacement makes more sense. We’ll tell you straight.
Does the new roof qualify for the solar tax credit? Generally the solar equipment qualifies, not the roof itself — though specifics vary by situation. We’ll explain what typically applies and recommend confirming with a tax professional.
How long does the combined project take? Most projects run [X days/weeks] from roof tear-off to solar activation. We’ll give you a clear timeline up front.