We also check attic ventilation near the skylight opening, since poor airflow often contributes to the condensation issues homeowners mistake for leaks.
Most skylight leaks trace back to the flashing around the curb, not the glass or dome itself — a detail general roofers sometimes miss.
We also check the surrounding shingles and decking while we're up there, since a skylight issue sometimes points to a broader roof concern.
Insurance documentation available before work begins on any Niota property.
We stock common flashing and seal materials for same-visit Niota Skylight Repair repairs.
Flashing, seal, and replacement costs are quoted separately, not bundled together.
We check curb flashing, step flashing, and counter-flashing as a full system, not in isolation.
Here's what falls under our Niota Skylight Repair service for skylights.
We re-flash the full perimeter, not just the section that's visibly failing.
Seal replacement is often a faster, cheaper fix than homeowners expect before calling.
We diagnose whether it's actually water intrusion or a ventilation issue before recommending a repair.
Replacement units are properly flashed and sealed, not just dropped into the old opening.
Adding a skylight to a Niota home involves structural and flashing considerations beyond just cutting a hole in the roof.
Poor attic ventilation near a skylight opening often causes the condensation homeowners mistake for a leak.
Tell us what you're seeing — dripping, fogging, or visible flashing damage — and we'll schedule accordingly.
We check the full flashing system, not just the section that looks obviously damaged.
You receive a written estimate specifying whether the fix is flashing, seals, or unit replacement.
The repair is completed the same visit whenever possible, with a workmanship guarantee on the fix.
Thought we needed a whole new skylight, turned out to be a flashing fix that cost way less.
— Niota Homeowner
Explained the difference between condensation and an actual leak in terms we understood.
— Niota Homeowner
Replaced a fogged double-pane skylight and reflashed the whole curb properly this time.
— Niota Homeowner
Turned out our fogging was a ventilation issue, not a leak, and they caught it fast.
— Niota Homeowner
Roof Repair Smedway provides Skylight Repair throughout Niota and surrounding Niota, IL communities.
