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You know that sinking feeling when you spot water stains spreading across your ceiling. Or when you’re cranking up the heat because your damaged skylight is letting cold air pour in, driving up your energy bills month after month.
Here’s what changes when we fix your skylight properly: no more buckets catching drips, no more worrying about mold growing behind your walls, and no more watching your heating costs climb because of air leaks. Your home stays dry, your energy bills drop back to normal, and you can actually enjoy the natural light your skylight was meant to provide.
The difference isn’t just in the repair – it’s in the diagnosis. Most contractors slap some tar around the edges and call it fixed, but that only works about 25% of the time because the real problem is usually inside the skylight itself.
We’ve been fixing skylights across Suffolk County for years, and we’ve learned something important: every skylight brand fails differently. Velux has different weak points than Wasco. Anderson skylights break down in ways that Pella doesn’t.
That’s why we don’t use the same approach for every repair. We know which seals fail first on older Insuladome units, and we understand why Thermovue skylights develop condensation problems that others don’t. This isn’t guesswork – it’s experience working on hundreds of skylights across West Babylon and the surrounding areas.
We’re licensed, insured, and available 24/7 for emergencies because skylight leaks don’t wait for business hours. When Suffolk County homeowners need skylights fixed right, they call us.
First, we figure out what’s really wrong. Most skylight problems aren’t flashing issues – they’re failures in the skylight itself. We inspect the glass seals, check for frame warping, test the drainage system, and examine how the skylight handles Long Island’s temperature swings.
Then we fix the actual problem, not just the symptoms. If your skylight dome is cracked, we replace it. If the weather seals have degraded from sun exposure, we install new ones designed for our climate. If the flashing is compromised, we rebuild it properly.
Finally, we test everything. We don’t just pack up and leave – we make sure water flows where it should, seals hold under pressure, and your skylight can handle the next storm. You get a repair that lasts, not a temporary patch that fails next winter.
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Living in West Babylon means your skylights face unique challenges. The salt air from being close to the water accelerates seal degradation. Temperature swings from summer heat to winter cold cause expansion and contraction that stress frames and glass. And the intense sun we get here breaks down weather seals faster than in other parts of the country.
We handle all of it: emergency leak repairs when storms hit, resealing services for aging skylights, glass replacement for cracked or foggy units, and motor repairs for vented skylights that won’t open or close. We also fix the condensation problems that plague so many Long Island homes – that frustrating fogging that blocks your view and drips water onto your floors.
Whether you’ve got a small leak that just started or a skylight that’s been problematic for years, we have the experience and materials to fix it properly. No temporary patches, no “let’s see if this works” – just solid repairs that last.
Most contractors focus on the flashing around your skylight, but that’s only the problem about 25% of the time. The real issue is usually inside the skylight itself – failed seals in the glass unit, warped frames that no longer close properly, or drainage systems that are clogged or damaged.
When someone just adds more tar or replaces the flashing without addressing the actual skylight failure, the leak comes back. We’ve seen this pattern hundreds of times across Suffolk County. The skylight looks “fixed” from the outside, but the underlying problem is still there.
That’s why we always start with a complete diagnosis of the skylight unit itself, not just the area around it. We check every seal, test every drainage point, and examine how the skylight handles water flow. Only then do we know what actually needs to be repaired.
Simple repairs like replacing weather seals or fixing minor leaks typically cost between $450 and $1,000, depending on what’s involved. More complex repairs – like replacing a cracked skylight dome or rebuilding flashing – can run higher.
But here’s what matters more than the initial cost: getting it fixed right the first time. We’ve repaired countless skylights where homeowners spent money on multiple “cheap” fixes that didn’t work. After two or three failed repair attempts, they’ve spent more than they would have on a proper fix, plus they’ve dealt with ongoing water damage.
We’ll always give you an honest assessment of whether repair makes sense or if replacement would be more cost-effective long-term. Sometimes a skylight is beyond repair, and we’ll tell you that upfront rather than taking your money for a fix that won’t last.
Yes, we work on every major skylight brand and type – Velux, Wasco, Anderson, Pella, Insuladome, Thermovue, and others. Fixed skylights, vented units, tubular skylights, and even older models that other contractors won’t touch.
Each brand has its own common failure points and repair requirements. Velux units have different seal designs than Wasco. Older Insuladome skylights fail in ways that newer models don’t. We keep the parts and materials needed for all the major brands because we’ve worked on them extensively.
The key is understanding not just how to repair skylights in general, but how each specific type fails and what repair approach actually works. That knowledge comes from years of working on Long Island homes where salt air, temperature swings, and intense sun create unique challenges for skylights.
When done properly, most skylight repairs should last 10-15 years or more. The exception is if the skylight itself is near the end of its useful life – then even a good repair might only buy you a few more years.
The lifespan of a repair depends heavily on what was actually wrong and how it was fixed. A simple seal replacement on a newer skylight can last decades. Rebuilding flashing on an older unit might last 10-15 years. But slapping some caulk around the edges? That might fail within a year.
We use materials specifically designed for Long Island’s climate – seals that can handle salt air, flashing that resists corrosion, and weather barriers that won’t break down under intense sun. We also address the underlying cause of the problem, not just the visible symptoms. That’s how you get repairs that actually last.
First, protect your home’s interior. Place buckets or tarps to catch water and move any valuables out of the area. If water is actively pouring in, you can try placing a tarp over the exterior of the skylight, but be extremely careful – wet roofs are dangerous.
Call us immediately. We provide 24/7 emergency service because skylight leaks don’t wait for convenient times. We can often provide temporary weatherproofing to stop immediate water intrusion, then return when conditions are safe to make permanent repairs.
Don’t try to climb on your roof during a storm or immediately after – wet surfaces are incredibly dangerous. Even if the leak seems minor, get professional help. What looks like a small problem can quickly become major water damage if not addressed properly.
Age is the biggest factor. Skylights typically last 15-20 years, so if yours is approaching that age and having problems, replacement often makes more sense than repair. Multiple previous repairs are another red flag – if it’s been “fixed” several times and problems keep coming back, the skylight itself is likely failing.
Look for signs like persistent condensation between glass panes, visible cracks in the dome or frame, difficulty opening or closing vented units, or recurring leaks despite repairs. These usually indicate structural problems that repair can’t solve long-term.
We’ll always give you an honest assessment. Sometimes a 10-year-old skylight just needs new seals. Other times, an older unit with multiple issues needs replacement. We’ll explain what we find and help you make the decision that makes the most financial sense for your situation.
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