Roof first, then solar
New roof and solar — in the right order.
- Quick, simple process.
- Choose a time that works for you.
- No obligation.
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Schedule your call
Takes about a minute. Better Homes will call at the time you pick.
Step 1 of 5
- About a minute.A few short questions, no long forms.
- You pick the time.We call when it actually suits you.
- Homeowners only.We check before anyone calls you.
- Your details stay private.Used to handle your project, nothing else.
A rooftop solar system is designed to stay in place for decades. The roof underneath it has to match that life. If shingles are near the end, install the roof first, then the array. Doing it in reverse means a second mobilization, rewiring risk, and a second invoice. Better Homes treats both projects as one conversation so the sequence is correct before anyone climbs the ladder.
What “solar-ready” actually means
A solar-ready roof is one that will outlast the array: sound decking, remaining shingle or metal life measured in decades rather than years, and a layout that leaves room for racking, fire setbacks, and penetrations. Material choice matters. Asphalt, metal, and tile take racking, weight, and flashing differently, which changes long-term cost.
How to plan both without paying twice
Inspect or replace the roof first. Then size a rooftop solar system that fits the new surface — panel layout, cost, financing, incentives in your state, and whether a battery belongs on the project. One call covers the order of work so the contractor who covers your area is not guessing.
Questions
Roof and solar questions homeowners ask
Why the roof comes first, and what happens after you book.
What happens after I submit the form?
You'll pick a day and time that works for you, and Better Homes calls you then. The first call is short — we confirm the details of your project and what you're trying to get done, then line up the right contractor for it.
How long does the process take?
About a minute. It's a few quick questions about your home and project, then your contact details and preferred call time.
Is there any cost or obligation?
No. There is no charge to submit the form or to talk with us, and nothing is booked or ordered on that call. You decide whether to move forward afterwards.
Do I need to own the home?
Yes — roofing and solar decisions need the property owner's sign-off, so we ask homeowners to be the ones getting in touch. If you rent, the owner is welcome to reach out.
What happens to my information?
We use it to contact you about your project and to connect you with a contractor who serves your area. Full details are in the Privacy Policy.
What if I miss the call?
We'll try again and follow up with the contact details you gave us, so you don't have to start over.
Do you work nationwide?
Yes. Better Homes matches homeowners across the United States with contractors who already serve that area.
Should I replace my roof before installing solar?
Usually yes if the roof is near the end of its life. We walk through that on the call so you do not install panels on a roof that will need to come off.
How much does a new roof or home solar cost?
It depends on size, material, roof condition, and your state incentives. The call is how you get a comparable number instead of three mismatched quotes.
How it works
How Better Homes works
Three steps, and the first one is short.
- 01
Tell us about your project.
A few questions about your home, what you need, and when you'd like it handled.
- 02
Choose your time.
Choose the window that works for you. We call then — no waiting around for a callback.
- 03
Talk it through.
We go over the details, answer your questions, and line up a contractor who covers your area.
Ready to plan the roof and the array in the right order?
Take a minute now and pick a call time that fits your schedule.
No cost, no obligation — you decide what happens next.