Leaking Skylight Replaced With a Custom-Fit Unit in Northern Virginia

A leaking skylight is one of those problems that seems minor at first - until it isn't. Water finds its way in, sits behind walls and ceilings, and before long you're dealing with mold, rotted decking, and damage that costs a lot more to fix than the skylight ever would have. That's exactly the kind of situation we work hard to prevent.

This one needed a full replacement. The old unit was pulled out completely, and you can see the framed-out rough opening left behind - exposed decking, raw wood curb, the whole thing prepped and ready for a proper fit. No shortcuts, no patching over old problems. We started clean so the new unit would go in right.

The replacement we brought in is a domed, curb-mount skylight with an aluminum frame - built for longevity and a tight seal. Getting the fit right on a unit like this matters more than most people realize. A skylight that isn't seated and flashed correctly will leak again, just like the one it replaced. We take the time to make sure the curb, the flashing, and the surrounding shingles are all working together as a system.

That's the part most homeowners don't see - the flashing detail along the bottom edge, the way the shingles are woven back in around the frame. It's not glamorous work, but it's what keeps water out for years to come. We handle skylight replacements as part of our broader roof repair and roof inspection services, so if something doesn't look right during the process, we catch it and address it before it becomes a bigger issue.

If you've got a skylight that's dripping, fogging up between the panes, or just showing its age, it's worth having it looked at before the next heavy rain. We serve homeowners across Northern Virginia - Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, and the surrounding DMV area - and we can get eyes on it quickly.