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Home Pro Roofing and Solar is a local, woman-owned California contractor serving homeowners throughout Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties.
Since 2006, we have helped Bay Area homeowners replace roofs, install solar and battery storage, and complete roof replacements on homes that already have solar panels.
Our experience with both roofing and solar is especially valuable when the two systems affect each other. Whether you need to remove and reinstall an existing solar system for a reroof or are planning a new roof and solar system together, Home Pro can help you determine the right approach for your home.
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Roofing and Solar Work Better When They Are Planned Together
Your roof and solar system share the same part of your home, so work on one can directly affect the other.
That is why Home Pro looks at roofing and solar together rather than treating them as completely unrelated projects.
If your home already has solar, we can help with the removal and reinstallation needed to replace the roof. If you are considering a new roof and new solar system at the same time, we can help you evaluate the available options and determine the right sequence for your project.
Home Pro may perform solar work directly on some projects. Other solar programs require the system to be installed by an approved third-party solar installation company.
We make that distinction clear before you move forward so you know who is performing each part of the project and who is responsible for that work.
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Roofing, Solar and Battery Services for Bay Area Homeowners
Roof Replacement
Your roof protects everything beneath it and provides the foundation for any solar system installed above it.
Home Pro replaces composition shingle, cool roof, flat and low-slope roofing systems using proven products from manufacturers including GAF, CertainTeed and Owens Corning.
We evaluate the existing roof, explain the recommended roofing system and provide a detailed scope of work before construction begins.
Roof Replacement With Existing Solar Panels
Replacing a roof on a home that already has solar requires additional planning.
The solar panels and related equipment need to be safely removed before roofing begins, protected while the roof is being replaced and properly reinstalled afterward.
Home Pro regularly works on roof replacements involving existing solar systems. We help organize the removal, safe storage, roof replacement and reinstallation sequence so the homeowner is not left trying to coordinate the roofing and solar work independently.
New Solar Installation
Home Pro has historically installed solar systems directly and may continue to perform solar work on certain projects.
We also offer solar programs that require installation by an approved third-party solar installation company.
Which structure applies depends on the solar program selected.
When a third-party installer is used, that company is responsible for the solar-specific process, including design, plans, permitting, installation, inspections, commissioning and related electrical work.
The solar installation company communicates directly with the homeowner regarding its portion of the project. This helps avoid unnecessary communication layers and makes it clear which company is responsible for each step.
Home Pro remains the customer-facing Home Pro relationship that helped you evaluate and select the solution.
Battery Backup Storage
Battery storage can help keep important portions of your home powered during an outage and allow you to use more of the electricity produced by your solar system.
Home Pro offers battery storage options for new solar installations and qualifying existing solar systems.
Available equipment, the performing installer and warranty coverage can vary depending on the system and program selected.
Replacing a Roof That Already Has Solar?
This is one of the areas where Home Pro's roofing and solar experience can make a significant difference.
Many homeowners discover that their roofing contractor does not work with solar equipment, while their original solar company does not perform roofing.
That can leave the homeowner trying to coordinate two separate scopes before the roof replacement can even begin.
Home Pro regularly works on homes where existing solar panels need to be removed before a roof replacement and reinstalled afterward.
A Typical Roof and Solar R&R Project
The process generally includes:
- Evaluating the existing roof and solar system.
- Planning the solar removal and roofing sequence.
- Removing the panels and related equipment required for the reroof.
- Safely storing the solar equipment during roofing.
- Completing the roof replacement.
- Reinstalling the solar system.
- Testing the system after reinstallation.
The exact process depends on the solar equipment, racking, electrical configuration, roof design, system age and any requirements associated with the existing solar agreement.
How Home Pro Handles New Solar Projects
There is not one installation structure that applies to every Home Pro solar project.
Home Pro has historically installed solar systems directly. Today, we also offer solar programs where using an approved third-party solar installation company is part of the financial or ownership structure of the program.
We explain which structure applies before you enter into the solar agreement.
When Home Pro Installs the Solar System
When Home Pro is the solar installer, Home Pro performs the solar scope identified in the agreement and communicates directly with the homeowner throughout that work.
When a Third-Party Solar Installer Is Used
Certain solar programs require installation by an approved third-party solar company.
In those situations, the solar installation company is responsible for its solar scope and communicates directly with the homeowner regarding design, permitting, installation scheduling, inspections, commissioning and service.
This direct communication is intentional.
Rather than having solar information passed back and forth through Home Pro, the homeowner communicates directly with the company responsible for performing the solar work.
Home Pro remains the customer-facing Home Pro relationship that helped the homeowner evaluate and select the solution, while the installation company remains clearly responsible for the solar work it performs.
Solar Installation Partners
Depending on the project and program, Home Pro may offer solar installation through qualified companies such as Solar Tech or Axia by Qcells.
The company performing the solar installation is identified before the solar agreement is completed.
Prepaid Solar Lease or Prepaid PPA Options
One of the biggest changes in residential solar is the growth of third-party-owned prepaid solar programs.
Home Pro offers programs that may be structured as either a Prepaid Solar Lease or a Prepaid Power Purchase Agreement, or Prepaid PPA.
Instead of making ongoing monthly solar payments, the homeowner makes a prepaid amount under the terms of the selected program.
Because the solar system is initially owned through a third-party program, these structures can take advantage of commercial-level solar incentives and reflect that value in the program economics.
This third-party ownership structure is also one reason certain prepaid solar programs require installation by an approved third-party solar company.
Participate Energy Prepaid Lease
Participate Energy offers a Prepaid Lease structure.
The system is initially held through the third-party ownership program rather than purchased directly by the homeowner at installation.
The applicable lease documents establish the prepaid amount, ownership period, service and warranty responsibilities, and future transfer provisions.
Home Pro explains the program structure before the documents are issued so the homeowner understands why the agreement is identified as a lease.
Maxwell Power Prepaid PPA
Maxwell Power, formerly HDM Renewable Finance, offers a Prepaid PPA structure.
The program uses third-party ownership and a prepaid Power Purchase Agreement rather than a standard homeowner-owned solar purchase.
The applicable program documents establish the prepaid amount, ownership period, service obligations, warranty coverage and transfer provisions.
Learn About the Maxwell Power Prepaid PPA
Why We Use Both Terms
Homeowners sometimes hear Prepaid Lease and Prepaid PPA used together, but the actual agreement depends on the program provider.
Participate Energy uses a Prepaid Lease.
Maxwell Power uses a Prepaid PPA.
That is why Home Pro generally refers to these choices together as a Prepaid Solar Lease or Prepaid PPA, while using the specific contract terminology for each individual program.
Clear Responsibility for Every Part of the Project
One of the most important questions in a combined roofing and solar project is simple:
Who is responsible for what?
We believe the answer should be clear before work begins.
Roofing
Home Pro is responsible for the roofing scope included in the Home Pro roofing agreement.
Our standard workmanship warranty is 10 years for pitched roofing and 2 years for flat roofing.
Solar Installed by Home Pro
When Home Pro is the solar installer, the applicable Home Pro solar agreement identifies the installation scope and workmanship coverage.
Solar Installed by a Third-Party Company
When a solar program requires a third-party installer, that company is responsible for the solar work it performs.
Its agreement identifies the installation scope, workmanship obligations and solar-specific service responsibilities.
The installer also communicates directly with the homeowner regarding its solar installation.
Solar Equipment and Battery Warranties
Solar panels, inverters, batteries and related equipment may carry separate warranties from the applicable manufacturer, installer, program provider or third-party owner.
There is not always one warranty covering every component of a roofing and solar project.
We believe it is better to clearly identify who stands behind each part of the project than to suggest that separate roofing, solar and equipment warranties are all one warranty.
Why Homeowners Choose Home Pro Roofing and Solar
Fast Scheduling When Available
Home Pro can currently schedule many roofing projects within approximately one to two weeks, depending on permit timing, material availability, project scope and weather.
Once work begins, many residential roof replacement projects are completed in approximately one to three days.
Project timing can vary, and we confirm the expected schedule for your specific home before work begins.
Local Experience Since 2006
Home Pro has served Bay Area homeowners since 2006 and is based in Sunnyvale, California.
Our core service area is Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties.
Woman-Owned and Independent
Home Pro Roofing and Solar is an independent, woman-owned local company.
We are not a branch of a national roofing chain or national solar sales organization.
Roofing and Solar Experience
Our experience with both roofing and solar is particularly valuable when the systems overlap.
That includes roof replacement with existing solar panels, solar panel removal and reinstallation, and homeowners planning a new roof before installing a new solar system.
Clear Project Responsibilities
We believe homeowners should know who is performing the work, who will communicate with them and which company stands behind each part of the project before signing an agreement.
Licensed California Contractor
Home Pro, Professional Home Improvement, Inc.
California Contractor License CSLB #1050229
What Homeowners Are Saying
Homeowners throughout Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties have reviewed Home Pro for roofing, solar and roof replacement projects involving existing solar panels.
Customers frequently mention communication, detailed proposals, job-site cleanliness and our ability to work through projects where roofing and solar need to be considered together.
Recent Roofing and Solar Projects
See examples of Home Pro roof replacements, solar installations, flat roofing systems and projects involving solar panel removal and reinstallation.
Serving Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties
Home Pro Roofing and Solar is based in Sunnyvale and serves homeowners throughout Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties.
Primary communities include Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Palo Alto, Cupertino, Santa Clara, San Jose, Saratoga, Menlo Park, Redwood City, San Carlos, Belmont, Foster City and San Mateo.
Project availability can vary by location and scope.
Frequently Asked Questions About Home Pro Roofing and Solar
Does Home Pro do both roofing and solar?
Yes. Home Pro provides roofing and solar services and has worked with both systems for many years.
Depending on the project, Home Pro may perform the solar installation directly or offer a solar program that uses an approved third-party installation company.
We explain which structure applies before you enter into an agreement.
How quickly can Home Pro start and complete my roofing project?
Home Pro can currently schedule many roofing projects within approximately one to two weeks.
Once construction begins, many residential roof replacements can be completed in approximately one to three days.
Actual timing depends on the size and complexity of the roof, permits, material availability, weather and whether solar removal and reinstallation is involved.
Who actually installs my solar system?
It depends on the project and solar program.
Historically, Home Pro has installed its solar systems directly, and there are projects where Home Pro may still perform the solar installation.
Other programs require the system to be installed by an approved third-party solar company.
If a third-party installer will be used, that company is identified before the solar agreement is completed.
Why would Home Pro use a third-party solar installer?
Certain solar programs are available only through an approved third-party ownership and installation structure.
This is particularly relevant to some Prepaid Solar Lease and Prepaid PPA programs.
Third-party ownership can allow the program to use commercial-level solar incentives and reflect that value in the economics offered to the homeowner.
Using the approved installation company is part of the structure of those programs.
Who communicates with me when a third-party solar installer is used?
The solar installation company communicates directly with you regarding its portion of the project.
That can include design, permitting, installation scheduling, inspections, commissioning, monitoring and solar-specific service.
This is intentional. It allows you to receive information directly from the company responsible for performing the solar work rather than having the information passed through an unnecessary additional communication layer.
Home Pro remains your Home Pro customer relationship, while the installer remains directly responsible for its solar installation.
What is the difference between a Prepaid Solar Lease and a Prepaid PPA?
They are different contractual structures offered through different solar program providers.
Participate Energy offers a Prepaid Lease.
Maxwell Power, formerly HDM Renewable Finance, offers a Prepaid PPA.
Both use third-party ownership, but the legal agreements and program terms are different.
Home Pro identifies the specific program being offered and explains whether the documents will be a Prepaid Lease or Prepaid PPA before the homeowner signs.
Who are the third-party ownership providers?
Current Home Pro prepaid solar programs may include Participate Energy and Maxwell Power, formerly HDM Renewable Finance.
Participate Energy offers the Prepaid Lease structure.
Maxwell Power offers the Prepaid PPA structure.
Program availability can depend on the project and current program requirements.
Can Home Pro replace my roof if I already have solar panels?
Yes.
Roof replacement with an existing solar system is one of Home Pro's key areas of experience.
We can evaluate the existing system and help arrange the panel removal, safe storage, roof replacement and reinstallation sequence required for the project.
Learn About Solar Panel Removal & Reinstallation
What if my original solar installer is no longer in business?
Home Pro can often help with roof replacement even when the company that originally installed the solar system is no longer available.
We can evaluate the existing solar equipment and determine what is needed to remove and reinstall the system for the roof replacement.
The exact process depends on the equipment, racking, system ownership and any existing manufacturer, lease, PPA or third-party warranty requirements.
Can I replace my roof now and add solar later?
Yes. If you are not ready to install solar today, Home Pro can replace your roof now with a future solar installation in mind.
This is also a good time to discuss the age and condition of the roof, roofing materials and any roof-related considerations that could affect a future solar installation.
Where are my solar panels stored while my roof is being replaced?
On many projects, solar panels can be safely stored on the property while the roof replacement is completed.
The exact storage plan depends on the property, equipment and project conditions and is determined before the panels are removed.
Who handles roofing and solar permits?
Home Pro handles permit requirements associated with the Home Pro roofing scope when a roofing permit is required.
For solar, responsibility depends on who is performing the installation.
When Home Pro is the solar installer, the applicable solar agreement identifies the permitting responsibilities.
When an approved third-party company performs the solar installation, that company handles the solar permitting, inspections and utility-related requirements associated with its work.
Who handles the warranty if my project includes both roofing and solar?
Each warranty follows the company or manufacturer responsible for that portion of the project.
Home Pro provides the applicable roofing workmanship warranty.
If Home Pro performs the solar installation, the applicable Home Pro solar workmanship coverage applies.
If a third-party solar company performs the installation, that company provides the installation workmanship coverage specified in its agreement.
Solar panels, inverters, batteries and other equipment may also carry separate manufacturer or program warranties.
Who should I contact if I have a problem involving both the roof and solar system?
If a concern appears to involve both portions of a Home Pro roofing and solar project, you can start with Home Pro.
We can help determine whether the issue appears related to the roofing work, solar installation or equipment.
If the issue is specific to solar work performed by a third-party installation company, that installer or applicable warranty provider will communicate directly with you regarding its portion of the project.
Does Home Pro offer battery backup?
Yes.
Home Pro offers battery storage with new solar installations and for qualifying existing solar systems.
Available equipment, installation responsibility and warranty coverage depend on the battery and solar program selected.
What areas does Home Pro serve?
Home Pro's core service area is Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties.
We regularly serve communities including Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Palo Alto, Cupertino, Santa Clara, San Jose, Saratoga, Menlo Park, Redwood City, San Carlos, Belmont, Foster City and San Mateo.
Ready to Talk About Your Project?
Whether you need a roof replacement, already have solar panels that need to be removed for reroofing, are considering a new solar system or want to add battery storage, Home Pro can help you understand the options available for your home.
We will start by looking at your project and explaining the available approach, including who would perform each portion of the work and which solar or financing program may apply.
Call (800) 650-3134 or request a free estimate.
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