West Mesa homes built 1973 to 1999

Solar Panel Repair in Dobson Ranch, AZ

Clearing nests, fixing chewed wiring and sealing the gap under your panels.

Free written estimate after we look at the roof, the inverter and your production numbers
Itemized pricing: parts, labor, permit and utility paperwork each on their own line
Utility and permit paperwork filed where SRP, the City of Mesa or the county requires it

Birds Under the Array

A good share of solar panel repair in Dobson Ranch has nothing to do with the panels themselves. It starts with cooing on the roof, droppings on the patio, or a monitoring app showing a panel offline because something chewed through a cable. Dobson Ranch has several small man-made lakes and a golf course, and water and open turf bring birds close to houses.

Why the space under panels attracts pests

A rooftop array leaves a shaded gap of a few inches between the panels and the roof. To a pigeon it is a sheltered ledge. Over time, nests and droppings pile up against wiring and connectors, hold moisture, and block airflow that keeps microinverters cool. Rodents use the same space and may chew insulation.

How we fix it

Clear nests, droppings and debris from under the whole array
Inspect cables, connectors and microinverters for damage and repair what we find
Clean the panel glass
Install galvanized or coated mesh around the perimeter, held by clips on the panel frames

The clips attach to the frames, not the roof, so no new holes are drilled. The mesh is cut to follow the array edge and sits tight to the roof surface.

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Older homes, older systems

Dobson Ranch was built between 1973 and 1999 on and around a homestead the City of Mesa bought from the Dobson family. Solar on these homes was added later, and some systems are now old enough that the original string inverter is near the end of its life. While we are on the roof for guards, we check inverter health and the age of the roof under the panels. If the roof will need replacing soon, it is better to know before guards go on.

The HOA

Dobson Ranch has a homeowners association. Mesh guards on an existing array usually do not change how the system works or looks from the street, but some associations want to know about exterior changes. Under A.R.S. 33-1816, an association cannot ban solar or impose rules that impair a system's function. Ask the HOA office whether they want a note on file.

Where we work

Dobson Ranch runs from US 60 south to Guadalupe Road and from Loop 101 east to Extension Road. Call (602) 833-7492 and tell us whether you are seeing birds, droppings or a panel offline.

About Dobson Ranch

Built over 26 years. Dobson Ranch homes were built between 1973 and 1999, so roof and system ages vary street to street.
Lakes and golf. Several small man-made lakes and a golf course define the community and draw birds.
Family homestead. The community was built on and around a homestead the City of Mesa bought from the Dobson family.
Boundaries. US 60 to the north, Loop 101 to the west, Guadalupe Road to the south and Extension Road to the east.

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Dobson Ranch Questions

Will mesh guards void my panel warranty?

Guards that clip to the frame without drilling are designed to avoid that, but warranty terms vary by manufacturer. Check your paperwork, and we can show you the clip type before installing.

Can't I just scare the pigeons away?

Decoys and spikes rarely work for long under panels. Once nests are cleared, a physical barrier is the reliable fix.

Do you remove the birds?

We clear nests and debris and seal the gap so birds cannot return. If eggs or chicks are present, we discuss timing with you first.

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Get pigeon guards and a wiring check in Dobson Ranch.

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