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You’re tired of watching water drip onto your floor every time it rains. You’re done with the stress of wondering if that stain on your ceiling is getting bigger. You need this fixed – really fixed – not patched up with some temporary solution that’ll fail again next season.
When we repair your skylight, the leaking stops. The water damage stops spreading. You stop worrying about mold growing in your walls or your heating bills spiking because your skylight isn’t sealing properly.
Most skylight “repairs” you’ve seen before probably focused on the wrong thing. The skylight itself is rarely the problem – it’s usually the flashing, the seals, or how it was originally installed. We find the real source and fix it right the first time.
We’ve been handling exterior problems for Suffolk County homeowners for decades. We’re not just another roofing company that does skylights on the side – we understand how skylights work, how they fail, and most importantly, how to fix them permanently.
We’ve seen every type of skylight leak Northwest Harbor, NY homeowners deal with. The ones that only leak during heavy rain. The ones that drip constantly. The ones that seemed fine until last winter’s freeze-thaw cycle opened up new problems.
What makes us different is simple: we actually diagnose the problem before we start swinging hammers. Most contractors see a leaking skylight and immediately start talking replacement. We look at the flashing, check the seals, examine the installation, and figure out what’s really going wrong.
First, we inspect everything – not just the obvious leak spot, but the entire skylight system. We’re looking at the flashing around the edges, the condition of the seals, how the skylight sits in the roof opening, and whether there are any structural issues.
Then we explain exactly what we found and what needs to be fixed. No surprises, no upselling you on work you don’t need. If your skylight can be repaired for $600 instead of replaced for $3,000, we’ll tell you that.
The actual repair work depends on what’s wrong, but it usually involves resealing the flashing, replacing worn weatherstripping, or fixing the way the skylight connects to your roof. We use materials that are designed to handle Suffolk County’s weather – the freeze-thaw cycles, the coastal humidity, the occasional nor’easter that tests everything.
When we’re done, we test everything thoroughly. We don’t consider the job finished until we’re confident that skylight will keep the weather outside where it belongs.
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Every skylight repair we do in Northwest Harbor, NY starts with a complete diagnostic inspection. We’re looking for the real cause of your leak, not just the obvious symptoms. This matters because fixing the wrong thing means you’ll be calling someone again in six months.
Most skylight leaks in Suffolk County come from flashing problems. The metal strips that seal the gap between your skylight and roof take a beating from our weather. They expand and contract with temperature changes, get hit by ice dams, and eventually develop gaps that let water through.
We also handle glass replacement for cracked or broken skylights, motor repairs for vented skylights that won’t open or close properly, and resealing work for skylights that have developed condensation problems. If your skylight is fogging up between the glass panes, that’s a seal failure that needs professional attention.
The key difference with our approach is that we’re looking at your skylight as part of your overall roof system. Sometimes what looks like a skylight leak is actually a problem with the surrounding roof that’s directing water toward the skylight. We catch those issues too.
Most skylight repairs in Northwest Harbor, NY range from $450 to $1,200, depending on what’s actually wrong. Simple resealing work or flashing repairs are on the lower end of that range. More complex issues like glass replacement or structural problems cost more.
The honest answer is that we can’t give you an accurate price until we see what we’re dealing with. A skylight that’s leaking because of worn weatherstripping is a very different job from one that’s leaking because the original installation was done wrong.
What we can tell you is that repair is almost always more cost-effective than replacement. Full skylight replacement typically runs $2,000 to $4,000 or more in Suffolk County. If your skylight can be properly repaired, that’s usually the smarter financial choice.
Most leaking skylights can be repaired effectively. The skylight itself – the glass and frame – is usually fine. The problem is typically with the flashing, seals, or how the skylight connects to your roof.
We see skylights that are 20+ years old that just need new flashing and seals to stop leaking completely. On the other hand, we also see skylights that are only a few years old but were installed incorrectly and need significant work.
The decision comes down to the condition of the skylight itself and the cost of repair versus replacement. If the glass is cracked, the frame is warped, or the repair costs are approaching replacement costs, then replacement makes sense. But in most cases, a proper repair will solve the problem and save you thousands of dollars.
Most skylight repairs in Northwest Harbor, NY can be completed in a single day. Simple resealing or flashing work usually takes 2-4 hours. More complex repairs might take a full day, especially if we need to remove the skylight to access problem areas.
Weather plays a role in timing, obviously. We can’t do exterior sealing work in the rain, and some repairs require the roof to be completely dry before we start. We’ll work with you to schedule the repair during a clear weather window.
For emergency leaks that are causing immediate damage, we can often do temporary weatherproofing the same day you call, then come back to complete the permanent repair when conditions are right. The key is stopping the water damage from getting worse while we wait for proper repair weather.
Suffolk County’s weather is tough on skylights. Our freeze-thaw cycles cause materials to expand and contract, which eventually opens up gaps in seals and flashing. Coastal humidity can accelerate the breakdown of sealants and weatherstripping.
The most common cause we see is flashing failure. The metal strips that seal the connection between the skylight and roof develop gaps over time. Ice dams are another big problem – they can force water up under the flashing or cause enough pressure to damage seals.
Poor installation is also a factor. Skylights that weren’t properly flashed when they were first installed will eventually leak, no matter how good the skylight itself is. We see this a lot with older installations where shortcuts were taken or the installer didn’t understand proper skylight integration with the roof system.
Yes, we provide emergency skylight repair services throughout Northwest Harbor, NY and Suffolk County. When your skylight is actively leaking and causing water damage, waiting isn’t an option.
For true emergencies – water actively dripping into your home – we can usually get someone out the same day to stop the immediate problem. This might involve temporary weatherproofing or tarping until we can do the permanent repair work.
We understand that skylight leaks don’t wait for convenient times. They happen during storms, on weekends, and when you least expect them. That’s why we maintain emergency response capability for situations where delaying the repair would mean significant additional damage to your home.
A properly done skylight repair should last 10-15 years or more, depending on the materials used and Suffolk County weather conditions. We use high-quality sealants and flashing materials that are designed to handle temperature extremes and moisture exposure.
The longevity of your repair depends partly on what was wrong in the first place. If we’re replacing failed flashing with properly installed new flashing, that should last as long as your roof. If we’re resealing around the edges, you might need touch-up work in 7-10 years as sealants naturally age.
We warranty our repair work, which gives you protection if something goes wrong with our workmanship. But more importantly, we do the repair right the first time using materials that are appropriate for long-term performance in our climate. The goal is to fix your skylight once and not have to think about it again for many years.
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