Water around the skylight
Stains or dripping around the frame usually mean the flashing or seal has failed.
Skylight installation and repair
A skylight brings daylight into a room, and a skylight that is flashed properly stays dry. We install and repair skylights on shingle and standing seam roofs.
Overview
Skylights in Fredericksburg and Northern Virginia
Skylights are a roof penetration, which makes the flashing around them the most important detail. Leaks that people blame on the skylight itself are often caused by failed flashing or the roof around it.
We install new skylights, replace old ones, and repair skylight leaks. When the roof around the skylight is also at the end of its life, we deal with both at the same time.
Warning signs
Skylight problems we fix
Condensation between panes
Fogging between the panes means the seal has failed and the unit may need replacement.
Old units that leak or look worn
Older skylights often leak at the frame and curb.
A roof project with skylights
A new roof is the best time to replace or reflash skylights.
Options
Installation options
Skylight type depends on the roof pitch, the room and what you want from it.
How it works
What to expect, start to finish
Free inspection
We look at the roof and the areas around it, and talk through what we find before anything is priced.
Estimate
We confirm the location, size and roof structure, and give you a free estimate.
Installation or repair
We install or replace the unit and flash it into the roof system.
Leak check
We check the flashing and finish details before we leave.
Honest considerations
Things worth weighing
- Placement matters. Skylights on the sunny side can add heat in summer, and the right glazing helps.
- Cutting a new opening affects framing. We check what is behind the ceiling first.
Questions
Skylights: common questions
Why does my skylight leak?
Often the flashing or the surrounding roof has failed, not the glass itself. We inspect the whole assembly to find the source.
Can you install a skylight on a metal roof?
Yes. Standing seam roofs need skylight flashing designed to work with the seams, and we have installed skylights in them.
Should I replace skylights when I replace my roof?
Often yes. Old skylights are a common leak point, and replacing them while the roof is open is easier and more cost effective.
Get a free skylights estimate
Inspections and estimates are free. Tell us what you are seeing, or call and talk to someone now.