Mine covered it themselves without much hassle, thankfully. But I made sure to clarify beforehand—learned that lesson the hard way from a previous "handyman" who left me with more leaks than fixes... always ask upfront!
Yeah, clarifying upfront is key. I've seen some installs where the panels themselves were fine, but the mounting brackets weren't sealed properly—ended up causing leaks months down the line. Definitely worth double-checking their sealing methods beforehand... saves headaches later.
"Definitely worth double-checking their sealing methods beforehand... saves headaches later."
Yep, this is spot-on advice. Had a similar experience with a property I manage—panels were installed on an older roof that was still in decent shape, but the installers rushed the sealing around the brackets. Didn't notice anything at first, but after a heavy rain season, tenants started reporting leaks and water stains on ceilings. Turned out moisture had been slowly seeping in for months.
If your roof has some age on it already, I'd suggest having a roofer inspect it thoroughly before installation. Sometimes it's even worth doing minor repairs or reinforcement first, just to be safe. Also, make sure your solar installer is clear about warranty coverage—some companies will cover damage caused by faulty installation, others might leave you hanging. Better to get all that sorted upfront than deal with surprise expenses later.
Good points all around. I've inspected quite a few homes with solar retrofits, and it's surprising how often I find moisture issues that started after installation. A lot of installers focus mainly on the electrical side and don't always pay enough attention to roofing integrity. Even small sealing mistakes can lead to bigger issues down the road.
Curious if anyone here has had luck getting installers to come back and fix those leaks afterward without extra charges...? Seems like it can be hit or miss.
"Curious if anyone here has had luck getting installers to come back and fix those leaks afterward without extra charges...? Seems like it can be hit or miss."
I had a similar experience last year after installing solar panels on my older roof. Initially, the installer was hesitant, claiming the leak wasn't related to their work. However, after I provided clear before-and-after photos and referenced the warranty terms, they agreed to fix it without additional charges. I'd recommend documenting everything thoroughly and politely but firmly reminding them of their warranty obligations—it worked for me.
