Leak Diagnosis
We inspect whether the problem is the skylight unit, surrounding flashing, roofing material, or interior condensation being mistaken for a leak.
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Skylight Installation & Repair
Skylight Work That Treats the Roof and the Opening as One System
Leak diagnosis, replacement planning, and roof-integrated skylight work for Richmond-area homes.
Most Skylight Problems Are Really Roof-Detail Problems
Homeowners often assume the glass is the problem, but skylight leaks commonly trace back to flashing, roof wear above the opening, or old installation details that fail under Richmond's heavy rain and summer storm patterns.
How We Approach Skylight Work
Skylight Replacement
Older skylights, failed seals, or outdated assemblies are often best handled with replacement rather than repeated caulking or patch repairs.
Roof Integration
Skylight work needs to tie into the surrounding roof system correctly, especially during roof replacement or larger flashing repairs.
Common Warning Signs
What Homeowners Usually Notice First
- Water stains or bubbling drywall around the skylight opening
- Drafts, visible condensation, or fogging between skylight panes
- Leaks that appear during wind-driven rain but not every storm
- Cracked domes, aged seals, or flashing details that have already been patched multiple times
Best Timing
Skylight Replacement Often Makes Sense During Re-Roofing
If the roof is already aging, it often makes more sense to replace an older skylight while the surrounding roof assembly is open instead of paying for new flashing work twice.
That approach usually improves waterproofing, reduces call-backs, and lets the skylight and roof warranty path stay cleaner.
If the roof is otherwise healthy, we can inspect whether the issue is isolated enough for repair.
Skylight FAQs
Do skylights always need to be replaced when they leak?
No. Some leaks come from surrounding flashing or roofing details rather than the skylight itself. Others are caused by failed seals or aging units that are no longer worth repairing.
Can you replace a skylight during a roof replacement?
Yes. Roof replacement is often the best time to replace an older skylight because the surrounding roofing and flashing can be rebuilt together instead of trying to retrofit later.
Why do skylights leak during wind-driven rain?
Wind-driven rain can expose weak flashing transitions, aged seals, roof wear uphill from the skylight, or drainage issues that do not show up in lighter rain events.
Can condensation be mistaken for a skylight leak?
Yes. Indoor humidity, failed glass seals, and ventilation problems can create moisture symptoms that look like a roof leak unless the assembly is inspected carefully.
Why Choose Us
Skylight Work Backed by Roofing Experience
The right fix depends on whether the leak is in the unit, the flashing, or the roof system feeding water toward it.
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Licensed
Virginia Class A contractor credentials with business documentation available on-site.
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Insured
General liability and workers compensation coverage for homeowner protection.
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Local
Based in Midlothian and serving Richmond-area homeowners with local roof knowledge.
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Free Inspections
Clear roof assessments for leaks, storm damage, aging shingles, and replacement planning.
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Insurance Claims Help
Photo documentation and claim-process support when storm damage may be covered.
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Book a Skylight Inspection
Share whether the issue is an active leak, fogged glass, an aging skylight during roof replacement, or uncertainty about the source of the moisture.
Request Skylight Service
Evergreen Roofing will review the skylight and surrounding roof conditions before recommending repair or replacement.