Skylights
Skylight repair & replacement in North Vancouver
Most skylight leaks are a flashing problem, not the glass. We find the real cause, fix it properly, and replace skylights that are past saving.
Most skylight leaks are a flashing problem, not the glass. We find the real cause, fix it properly, and replace skylights that are past saving.
A skylight is a hole in your roof, and it only stays watertight as long as the flashing and seals around it do. On the North Shore, heavy rain, shade, moss and needles piling up on the uphill side of a skylight all put extra pressure on those details.
Vancouver Roofing & Solar repairs and replaces skylights on asphalt shingle, cedar shake, metal and flat roofs across North Vancouver and Metro Vancouver. Every job is done by our own in-house crew.
If the skylight itself is in good shape and the leak is coming from the flashing or seals, a repair is usually the right call, and that's what we'll recommend.
Replacement makes more sense when the unit is cracked, fogged between the panes, rotted, or keeps leaking after repairs. We'll show you what we found and quote whichever option actually fits.
If you're getting a roof replacement and your skylights are getting old, it's usually best to replace them at the same time. The skylights get new flashing along with the new roof, and you avoid opening up a brand-new roof a few years later to deal with an old skylight.
1. Tell us what's happening. Call (604) 338-5257 or send the quote form. If it's actively leaking, say so and we'll prioritize it.
2. We find the source. We check the skylight, the flashing and the roof around it, and show you what we found.
3. You get a free written quote for the repair or replacement, with no surprise charges later.
4. Our crew does the work and cleans up afterwards.
Condensation usually shows up in cold weather when warm, humid air inside hits the cold glass, and it can happen when it hasn't rained at all. A leak usually shows up during or after rain. If you're not sure, we can check it.
Often, yes. If the skylight unit is sound and the leak is coming from the flashing or seals, a repair is usually enough. We'll tell you honestly which makes sense.
If they're getting old, usually yes. They get new flashing with the new roof, and you avoid opening up a new roof later to deal with an old skylight.
Yes. We repair and replace skylights on flat roofs as well as on asphalt shingle, cedar shake and metal roofs.
It depends on whether it's a flashing repair or a full replacement, the size and type of skylight, your roofing material and access. We give you a free written quote after seeing it, so the price you see is the price you pay.