Solar Shingles & Solar Panels in Dallas, TX
Most solar roofs look like panels bolted on top of an old roof. StazOn Roofing gives Dallas homeowners a choice: integrated solar shingles that sit flush with the rest of the roof, or high-efficiency solar panels mounted over a new, leak-free roof system. We are a GAF Master Elite roofing contractor AND a licensed master electrician in Texas (License 559388) — one company handles the entire job, roofing and electrical, with one warranty and one phone number.
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What Is the Difference Between Solar Shingles and Solar Panels?
Both turn sunlight into electricity. The difference is how they sit on the roof.
- Solar Shingles — Photovoltaic cells built into a shingle that installs with standard roofing nails. No rails, no brackets, no roof penetrations. From the street you see a continuous roof, not panels bolted on top.
- Solar Panels — The classic rack-mounted system on rails above the roof. Higher efficiency per square foot and generally lower cost per watt.
- Integrated look — solar shingles sit flush with the roof plane; panels stand above it.
- One roof, one material — solar shingles replace the roof itself; panels go on top of an existing or new roof.
- Better for shade — modern solar shingle and panel arrays handle partial shading better than older string designs.
- Ideal for HOAs — shingles pair well with Lakewood, Park Cities, and Frisco neighborhoods where protruding panels are restricted.
- Solar-ready roofing matters — the roof under the system has to be sound, flashed correctly, and warrantied.
Either way, solar-ready roofing matters. The roof under the system has to be sound, flashed correctly, and warrantied — which is exactly what a Master Elite roofing contractor brings.
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Why Does Solar Installation Require an Electrician — and Does StazOn Have One?
Yes. This is one of the biggest differentiators between StazOn and other roofing contractors offering solar.
When the roofing contractor also handles the electrical, one warranty covers both — roof and solar. Leak in the roof? One call. Inverter fault? One call. Production drop in year 8? One call.
Master Electrician License 559388
$150-400 per shingle depending on pitch and accessibility. Steep and two-story roofs cost more because setup takes longer.
Licensed Electrical Contractor
$250-600 per penetration. A chimney with failed step flashing and counterflashing is more involved than a single vent pipe boot.
Battery Backup Ready
$400-1,200 depending on valley length and whether underlayment needs replacement.
One Warranty, One Company
$175-350. The part is cheap; the labor is accessing it without damaging the surrounding shingles.
Grid Interconnection
$500-1,200 depending on skylight brand and accessibility.
- Master Electrician License Texas 559388 — StazOn holds a state master electrician license, so we legally connect solar systems to your home’s electrical panel and the grid. Many roofers hire a third-party electrician, adding delays and finger-pointing, or worse, do the electrical work unlicensed.
- Licensed electrical contractor: our license covers the business entity and lets us pull electrical permits in most DFW municipalities.
- Battery backup: ask us about a battery system (Tesla Powerwall, Enphase, etc.) so a grid-tied system keeps powering your home during outages.
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How Much Do Solar Shingles or Solar Panels Cost in Dallas?
Solar costs depend on the system you choose. Here is the DFW math, before the 30% federal tax credit:
Here’s how to know which is the smarter call for your Dallas home:
Solar Shingle Cost
If your asphalt shingle roof is under 10 years old with localized damage, repair is almost always the right call. If it's 18+ years old with granule loss across the entire roof, replacement costs more now but saves you from chasing leaks for the next 2-3 years.
Solar Panel Cost
A single leak around a chimney is a repair. Leaks in three different rooms are a pattern. When cumulative repair approaches replacement cost, replacement comes with a GAF warranty that covers the entire roof for decades.
Federal Tax Credit
If a storm caused the damage and you have replacement cost coverage, your insurance may cover full replacement. StazOn handles the claim process from inspection to final payment. You pay your deductible and get a new roof.
Roof-First Thinking
If it can be repaired, we repair it. If replacement is the smarter long-term decision, we tell you straight.
Honest Recommendation
Only 2% of roofing contractors qualify. Our repairs and replacements meet manufacturer standards, preserving your warranty.
- Solar shingles: roughly $4.50-6.00 per watt installed. A 5 kW system lands around $22,500-30,000 before credit.
- Solar panels: roughly $2.50-3.50 per watt installed. The same 5 kW system is about $12,500-17,500 before credit.
- The federal Residential Clean Energy Credit covers 30% of the full system cost — shingles or panels, inverter, wiring, and labor — with no cap.
- The hidden cost both share: the roof underneath. A rack-mounted install on a failing roof means penetrations that become leak points, and a re-roof later costs thousands in panel removal and reinstall. Roof-first thinking — replacing the roof while solar goes up — is almost always cheaper.
- Best value: solar makes the most financial sense when you need a new roof anyway. If your roof is 15+ years old, installing solar as part of the re-roof eliminates a second crew and a second schedule.
StazOn gives you honest pricing for both options and a straight recommendation based on your roof condition, energy goals, and budget — not on what is more profitable for us.
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Related Solar & Roofing Services
Solar pairs naturally with the rest of a StazOn roof. Explore your options for a connected, energy-smart plan:
Choose the service that fits your situation:
- Standing Seam Metal — Solar-Ready Dallas
- Roof Replacement Options — Dallas Guide
- Composition Shingle Roof — Dallas
- Commercial Roofing Services Dallas
- Multi-Family Roofing Dallas
Not sure whether solar shingles, solar panels, or a solar-ready roof fit your home and budget? Let’s talk about what your building needs, and what it doesn’t.
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Areas We Serve
StazOn Roofing serves the entire Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and surrounding communities:
Multi-family services available statewide — Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and Houston.
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StazOn Roofing
Lombardy Drive, Dallas, TX
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do solar shingles or panels work during a Texas power outage?
A: Not by default. Grid-tied systems shut off during outages for utility worker safety. Adding a battery backup system (Tesla Powerwall, Enphase, etc.) lets your solar roof keep powering your home during blackouts. StazOn installs the battery system as part of your solar installation.
Will solar shingles hold up to DFW hail?
A: Quality solar shingles are Class 3 or Class 4 impact rated, built to survive the hailstones DFW actually sees — 1.75-inch and up. The tempered glass on solar shingles is more impact-resistant than the glass on traditional rack-mounted panels. Panels can be protected with perimeter shielding on severe-hail roofs.
How long does a solar installation take?
A: A typical residential install runs 3-5 days for the roofing portion, plus 1-2 days for electrical work and grid interconnection — about 1-2 weeks from start to power generation. Because there is no separate racking step, solar shingle roofs are often faster than panel systems.
Can solar be installed on an existing roof?
A: Panels can go on an existing roof, but we recommend doing solar as part of a roof replacement or over a new solar-ready roof. Solar shingles integrate with the surrounding roofing, and a roof that is 15+ years old will need replacing while your new system still has decades of life. Replacing the roof and adding solar in one project is the best value.
Does StazOn handle the utility interconnection paperwork?
A: Yes. We handle the entire process — Oncor interconnection application, net metering enrollment with your retail electric provider, city electrical permit, and final inspection. You do not file paperwork. We do.
Are solar shingles and panels eligible for the federal tax credit?
A: Yes. Both qualify for the 30% federal Residential Clean Energy Credit. The credit applies to the full system cost — solar shingles or panels, inverter, wiring, and installation labor. There is no cap on the credit amount.
How does solar affect my Texas homeowners insurance?
A: Most Texas carriers do not increase premiums for integrated solar shingles because they are classified as roofing material, not a separate mounted system. Rack-mounted panels sometimes draw a premium due to wind-lift risk. Confirm with your carrier, but for most DFW homeowners we have installed for, solar shingles mean no premium change.