Should I Install Solar or Get My Roof Fixed First?

We’ve all heard the story of the chicken and egg and the question of course is always “which came first?”

Well, the same can be applied to a roof and solar. Should you do the roof first? Should you do the solar first? Of course, the answer depends.

Certainly solar can be installed on existing roofing materials. However, there must be assurance that the roof is in really excellent condition. For example, if you have a 20 year warranted shingle that is 18 years old, it would not be appropriate to install a 30-year life expectant solar system on that deteriorated, near the end of its life, roof. Now, if you have a 30-year shingle, for example, which was installed six years ago, and has had no apparent issues of any kind, then it
would be perfectly appropriate to install a solar system on that surface.

So, you may be asking “how do I know for sure?” Well, the answer is really pretty simple, contact a fully licensed and insured Roofing and Solar contractor. Raneri and long is that company ! Because we have vast experience in both situations you can be pretty well assured that you’ll come up with the correct answer.

Raneri and long Roofing & Solar has been in business since 1986, starting primarily as a roofing contractor. In 2008 Raneri and long installed its first solar system.

Because Raneri and long is a fully licensed and insured roofing contractor, as well as being a fully licensed and insured solar contractor, along with having a top reputation in San Diego County for decades, they can be considered a real safe bet.

Additionally, Raneri and long uses no subcontractors of any kind, provides permits for all the work when required, and, unbelievably, in most cases, never asks for deposits! They simply ask to be paid upon completion of the project.

So, the answer to the question? Well, it’s pretty simple. For all the expertise, legitimacy, and peace of mind, with the very best payment terms around, the answer is, of course, Raneri and long Roofing and Solar.