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biggestofbears t1_ixahgvm wrote

Reply to comment by New_Sun6390 in Revision Energy cost to remove and reinstall experience by Milamber14

It doesn't sound like they're not standing behind work, unless the install caused the leak (doubtful). The big part that stands out for me is the travel cost, not the labor of uninstalling/reinstalling the hardware.

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Agreeable_Tamarack t1_ixcd5fn wrote

As a longtime house builder, I doubt your "doubtful". Every time you penetrate a roof, you create the potential for a leak if the penetrations are not sealed properly. Basically, you are relying on caulk and or gaskets, which I am sure are pretty reliable but still not a whole intact roof covering. Also the top surface of an asphalt shingle is very rough and somewhat irregular, making it more difficult to get a proper seal. And a leak would not necessarily show up right away.

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biggestofbears t1_ixcge6o wrote

I said doubtful because OP stated they bought the house with the panels already on. I then assumed it was already inspected... And with solar panels on a roof, that would have also been inspected prior to purchase.

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