Skylights bring natural light and ventilation into a space, but they’re also one of the most common sources of roof leaks when improperly installed or left unmaintained. Roof Experts installs, repairs, and replaces skylights for both commercial and residential properties across multiple states. Every skylight job is handled by the same team that works on your roof — because the flashing, curbing, and integration with the surrounding roofing system is just as important as the skylight unit itself. Choose your property type below.
Why Skylight Installation and Roofing Expertise Go Together
A skylight is not just a window in the roof — it’s a penetration through the roofing system that requires precise flashing, curbing, and waterproofing to perform correctly. The most common cause of skylight leaks is not a failed skylight unit but improper integration with the surrounding roof. When a roofer installs your skylight, they understand how water moves across the roof surface, how to tie the skylight flashing into the existing roofing system, and how to ensure the curb or self-flashing unit is correctly seated and sealed. Roof Experts handles skylight work as a roofing project — not a carpentry or glazing job — because that’s where the expertise that prevents problems lives.
Repair or Replace?
Not every skylight problem requires a full replacement. Leaks are often caused by failed flashing or sealant around the skylight perimeter rather than a failed unit. Cracked or fogged glazing, failed seals on double-pane units, and damaged frames may be repairable depending on the skylight brand and age. However, skylights older than 15-20 years with recurring leaks, significant frame deterioration, or obsolete units where replacement parts are unavailable are generally better candidates for full replacement. When you replace your roof is also an ideal time to replace your skylights simultaneously — the labor overlap saves significant cost and ensures the new flashing integrates perfectly with the new roofing system.
Skylight Types We Work With
Roof Experts works with all major skylight types including fixed skylights that provide light without ventilation, vented skylights that open manually or electrically for fresh air, tubular skylights that channel daylight into interior spaces through a reflective tube, domed skylights common on commercial buildings and flat roofs, and custom curb-mounted units for commercial applications. We work with all major skylight manufacturers and can source replacement units for most existing installations.
