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Sealed & Dry Again

Nine skylight leaks in ten are around the unit, not through it — flashing shortcuts and aged seals. We diagnose which yours is, then fix that, not whatever’s easiest to invoice.

Flashing vs Unit Failure Diagnosed
Re-Flashed To Manufacturer Spec
Replacement Only When The Unit Failed

Before we price Skylight Repair, we look at the valleys, the starter strip and the ridge vent — the details that decide how long the work holds. You get a photographed assessment and a written scope with no obligation, and if the cause traces to a storm we document it for your carrier. Licensed and insured in Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York.

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Skylight Repair — priced in writing before we start, no obligation.

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  • We document and file your insurance claim
  • Licensed & insured, 400+ five-star reviews
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Quick Answer

Can a leaking skylight be fixed without replacing it?

Often, yes. If the glazing seal is intact and the frame is sound, re-flashing and resealing the curb resolves most leaks. Condensation on the interior glass is a different issue entirely, indicating attic humidity rather than a leak, and sealing it will not help. Related: skylight installation and roof leak repair.

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Skylight perimeter inspected for leak source
Diagnosis First

Around It, Through It, Or Above It

Three possibilities: the flashing around the unit (most common — improvised kits, lifted steps, failed head apron), the unit itself (fogged double panes, cracked cladding, failed weeps), or above it entirely — water entering upslope and traveling to exit at the skylight, taking the blame. We trace before we touch anything, because resealing a skylight that isn’t leaking is the most profitable non-repair in roofing and we don’t sell it.

Flashing Failures Most Common
Fogged Panes = Unit Seal Gone
Upslope Travelers Ruled Out
The Fix

Rebuilt In Sequence, Not Smeared

Flashing repairs lift the surrounding courses and rebuild the step-and-apron sequence properly — the same metalwork discipline as any wall or chimney. Failed units get replaced with modern equivalents into the corrected flashing. And when a unit is fine but fogged, we’ll say so: fogging is a comfort-and-cosmetics decision, not an emergency.

Courses Lifted, Kit Rebuilt
Modern Units Into Corrected Flashing
Fogging Explained Honestly
Re-flashing work around existing skylight
In The Field

Roofing Work, Documented

Moss and algae growth covering old roof with skylights
Bad moss buildup on roof
Red brick chimney with black flashing on asphalt shingle roof
Chimney flashing roof repair
Single skylight installed on asphalt shingle roof with trees background
Single roof skylight installation
FAQ

What Homeowners Ask Us About Roofs

My skylight only leaks in wind-driven rain — why?+

Directional leaks point to a specific flashing face taking pressure — useful diagnostic information we will ask you about before climbing up.

Is condensation the same as a leak?+

No — winter drips can be interior humidity condensing on cold glass, especially over kitchens and baths. We distinguish the two before any repair is quoted.

Should I just replace my old skylight during a roof replacement?+

Almost always yes — the incremental cost mid-replacement is small, and re-flashing an aged unit into a new roof is false economy.

Why is my skylight leaking in heavy rain only?+

Directional, storm-only leaks usually mean one flashing face is taking wind-driven pressure — diagnostic gold that shortens the trace.

How do I know if my skylight seal is broken?+

Fogging or condensation between the panes means the insulated glass seal has failed — a comfort issue, not an emergency, and we’ll say which yours is.

Why does my skylight drip in winter mornings?+

Likely condensation — interior humidity meeting cold glass, especially over kitchens and baths. It mimics a leak and has a different fix.

Can a fogged skylight be fixed?+

Fogging means the insulated-glass seal failed — the unit gets replaced rather than resealed, and it’s a comfort decision, not an emergency.

How long do skylights last?+

Quality modern units run 20–30 years — which is why we recommend replacing aging units during any roof replacement rather than re-flashing them into a new roof.

Skylight Dripping?

Free diagnosis — around, through, or above, answered with photos.