Solar-Ready Roofing in Midland, TX
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Thinking About Solar?
For many West Texas homeowners, the sun overhead is an untapped resource. Whether you’re looking to cut your monthly power bill or bring reliable electricity to a remote property off the grid, solar can be a smart long-term investment for your home. Here’s why solar has become so popular with Texas homeowners.
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Roofs by Nicholas has partnered with Permian Solar, a local solar energy company, so your roof and panels are planned together. We get the roof ready, and Permian Solar designs and installs a system built for West Texas’s intense sun, high winds, and hail.
Check Your Roof Before You Go Solar
Solar panels can last 25 years or more, longer than most shingle roofs here, so the roof under them should be in good shape before they go on. If your roof has hail damage or is near the end of its life, it’s usually cheaper to replace it first than to pay to remove and reinstall the panels later. Because we’re a roofing company first, we inspect your roof before any panels go on and can coordinate both projects with Permian Solar. For panel and roof combinations that work well here, see our guide to solar roof options for Texas homes.
Solar on Metal Roofs
Standing seam metal roofs are a natural fit for solar. The panels clamp directly to the raised seams, so there’s no drilling through the roof and fewer places for leaks to start. If you’re planning a new roof and solar, ask us about a metal roof during your estimate.
Paying for Solar
Financing for your roof is available through Wisetack, and Permian Solar will walk you through real numbers for your home, including your estimated monthly savings and payback time. Schedule your free estimate or call 432-520-7348.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does solar still make sense without the federal tax credit?
The 30% federal residential tax credit expired for homeowner-owned systems installed after December 31, 2025. Solar can still be a smart long-term investment thanks to lower monthly energy bills, but the payback timeline is longer than it was in prior years. Our team, in partnership with Permian Solar, will walk you through real numbers for your home so you know exactly what to expect. We always recommend confirming your specific situation with a tax professional.
What’s the difference between buying, financing, and leasing solar panels?
When you buy or finance a solar system, you own it and keep all of the energy savings. The federal tax credit for homeowner-owned systems ended after 2025. With a lease or power purchase agreement (PPA), a solar company owns the panels and you pay a monthly amount for the system or the power it makes. Some leases still pass along tax-credit value as a lower rate, but those rules changed recently, so Permian Solar will confirm what’s available when you get your quote. We’ll help you compare the options side by side.
Do I need a new roof before installing solar panels?
Not always, but it’s worth checking. If your roof is nearing the end of its lifespan, we recommend replacing it before installing panels, since removing and reinstalling a solar system later adds unnecessary cost. As a roofing company first, we’re able to evaluate your roof’s condition and coordinate both projects with Permian Solar if needed.
Can solar panels withstand Permian Basin weather?
Quality solar panels are built and tested to handle high winds, intense sun, and typical hail, but very large hail can still crack them. Ask about your system’s hail rating, and check that your homeowner’s insurance covers the panels. Standing seam metal roofs pair especially well with solar, since panels clamp directly to the raised seams instead of being bolted through the roof, which reduces the risk of leaks over time.
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