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Ask for two outlines
Have the chimney or roofing contractor mark the work footprint and required access on a roof photo or plan. Ask the solar provider to identify the array boundary, relevant supports and equipment that may be affected. A photo taken from the street can hide the gap behind a panel. Stay off the roof and never move wiring or panels yourself.
Find out who owns the equipment
A solar lease, financing paperwork and installer contact can matter if equipment has to be moved. The Department of Energy recommends discussing removal and reinstallation with solar installers when roofing work affects an existing system. Ask who can authorize the work and what documentation the provider needs before scheduling. Avoid assigning electrical work to the chimney crew by assumption.
Coordinate the return trip
If removal is necessary, establish who protects the open roof, who verifies the completed chimney work and who reinstates and checks the array. Request separate pricing for that sequence. If panels can stay, ask the contractor to document the access assumption and what would trigger a change before the job starts.
One roof, two work boundaries
Keep a dated copy with the documents for this repair.
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| Item | Responsible party / acceptance item |
|---|---|
| Panel owner or lease contact | Who can authorize array work? |
| Array zone requiring access | Which rows or supports affect the chimney work? |
| Roof closed and ready | Who accepts this before array reinstatement? |
| System returned to service | Who records the solar equipment status? |
Add the date and who supplied each answer. Leave an unverified item open.