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Skylights
Skylight Installation, Replacement and Repair in Lakeway, Texas
Skylights leak for one reason nine times out of ten: the flashing and curb detail around them. The unit itself is rarely the culprit.
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What skylights involves
A well-installed skylight brings light into a space that would otherwise need electricity during the day, and on the roof it is a penetration like any other — which is exactly how it should be detailed.
We install new units on properly built curbs with correct flashing, replace failed or fogged units, and repair leaks caused by curb rot, inadequate flashing, deteriorated sealant or condensation that was misdiagnosed as a leak.
What skylights actually is
Skylight work includes new installation (fixed, vented, or tube), replacement of failed units, curb construction and re-flashing, and repair of leaks. A skylight should sit on a raised curb flashed into the roof system, not bedded into sealant.
Problems this solves
- A persistent leak around an existing skylight
- Condensation on the inside pane in winter, which is often mistaken for a leak
- Fogged or blown sealed units that no longer insulate
- Cracked glazing or hail damage
- A skylight set directly into the roof surface with no proper curb
- Interior trim and drywall damage from long-term seepage
Benefits
- Daylight without daytime electricity use in the rooms below
- Correctly built curb and flashing, which is what prevents leaks
- Improved glazing performance from modern sealed units
- Condensation issues diagnosed properly rather than patched
- Work integrated with roofing rather than bolted onto it by another trade
When homeowners call us for this
- You want daylight in a room with limited wall space for windows
- An existing skylight is leaking, fogged or cracked
- The unit is old enough that its seals have failed
- Interior damage around a skylight needs repair along with the roof
- An addition or a new build is being designed
What is included
- Curb built, raised and integrated into the roof system
- Underlayment and membrane detailed around the curb, with the correct head, sill and side flashings
- Pitched or curb-mounted unit installed to the manufacturer specification
- Interior flashing, trim and drywall made good where required
- Leak test and documentation photographs of the flashing before the roof is closed
Options and what each one suits
| Option | What it is | Relative cost |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed skylight | Non-opening unit for daylight only. Least likely to leak, lowest cost. | low |
| Vented skylight | Opening unit for ventilation as well as daylight. | mid |
| Tubular skylight | Small-diameter light pipe for hallways, closets and bathrooms where a full skylight will not fit. | low to mid |
| Unit replacement | Swapping a failed unit on an existing sound curb, which is cheaper than a new installation. | mid |
How skylights works with our crews
The same sequence every time, because it is the sequence that protects you: evidence first, price second, work third, documentation last.
01
Diagnose
Determine whether the problem is flashing, curb rot, glazing failure or condensation.
02
Specify
Unit type, size and glazing matched to the room and the roof orientation.
03
Build and flash
Curb built, membrane and flashings detailed, unit installed and sealed to spec.
04
Finish inside
Interior trim and drywall made good, with advice on ventilation to prevent condensation.
Where this work goes wrong
These are the failure patterns we are called in to correct most often — usually after someone else was paid to do it once already. Knowing them is the best protection you have when comparing quotes.
Sealant instead of flashing
Sealant has a service life of a few years, and skylight leaks are the classic result of relying on it.
Condensation misdiagnosed as a leak
Warm moist interior air meeting a cold pane produces water that looks exactly like a leak. Adding ventilation or using the right glazing is the fix.
Curb rot discovered too late
When a skylight has leaked for years, the curb itself is often soft. Replacing the unit on a rotten curb simply moves the leak.
What skylights costs
A new fixed skylight installed with a properly built and flashed curb typically runs from about $1,500 to $4,500 depending on unit size, roof pitch and interior finishing. Replacement of a unit on an existing sound curb is usually cheaper, and leak repairs caused by flashing details generally fall in the repair price range.
What moves the price: roof size and pitch, how many layers have to come off, access and height, the condition of the decking, and the material you choose. A quote that does not mention most of those is a quote that will change later.
Why homeowners choose us
Because a skylight is a hole in the roof, and the way it is flashed is the whole story. We build the curb, detail the membrane and photograph the finished flashing — and we tell you honestly when what you have is condensation rather than a leak.
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Skylights availability around Lakeway
Crews are dispatched to Lakeway, Texas and the surrounding communities through our network of licensed, insured roofing contractors, with dispatch priority published for every market we cover. That means small towns get a real crew instead of a three-week wait or no quote at all — the trade-off is that some extended-coverage areas are served on a rotating route, and the dispatcher will tell you honestly which one your address is in.
Lakeway is one of hundreds of markets where we run this work, and every one of them has its own page listing covered ZIP codes, local roof stock, climate pressures and the neighbouring areas we also serve.
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Skylights by state
Prefer to start from the state? Each page below covers skylights locally — what the work involves in that climate, what the local roof stock looks like and which cities we serve there.
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Related services and locations
Everything below is handled by the same crews. Contextual links, not a keyword list — pick whichever one describes your problem.
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Frequently asked questions
Will a new skylight void my roof warranty?
A skylight installed by a roofing contractor with the manufacturer’s flashing kits, documented in the roof’s warranty file, is generally acceptable. What causes warranty problems is a unit installed by another trade without roofing documentation.
Can you repair a leaking skylight without replacing it?
Often yes — if the unit itself is sound and the curb is solid, re-flashing and correct membrane detailing solves it. If the curb has rotted or the seals have failed, replacement is the honest answer.
Why is my skylight wet on the inside in winter?
Condensation, usually. Warm humid interior air condenses on the cold pane. Better interior ventilation, or a unit with improved thermal glazing and a thermal break frame, addresses it. A leak, by contrast, tends to show up during rain rather than during cold weather.
Do you offer skylight installation near Lakeway, Texas?
Yes — Lakeway is inside our coverage area and crews are routed to that market on a published dispatch priority. Call (858) 779-8014 and the dispatcher will confirm scheduling for your address and give you a realistic window rather than a marketing one.
What does skylight installation cost?
A new fixed skylight installed with a properly built and flashed curb typically runs from about $1,500 to $4,500 depending on unit size, roof pitch and interior finishing. You get a written price before any work starts, and anything discovered mid-job is priced, photographed and approved by you rather than added to an invoice at the end.
Skylights in Lakeway — talk to a roofer today
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