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Worn flashing
The metal flashing around the skylight has to be layered with the shingles. Older units, and those installed with caulk instead of a flashing kit, often leak at the corners.
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Skylight Leak Repair in Spanish Fork
Skylights bring in great light, but they also mean a hole in your roof. When water shows up around one, it usually comes from the flashing around the frame, a failed seal or a cracked lens. Sometimes, especially in winter, it is not a leak at all.
We find out which it is and fix it properly. Call (801) 426-8831.
Find the source. Fix it right.
About this service
Leak or Condensation?
This is the first question we answer, because the fix is completely different.
It is likely condensation if:
- ✓ Water appears on cold winter mornings, not during rain
- ✓ Droplets form on the inside of the glass
- ✓ The drip happens on clear days, often when the sun hits the skylight
- ✓ Water runs down the inside of the frame
It is likely a leak if:
- ✓ Water shows up during or right after rain or snowmelt
- ✓ Stains form on the drywall around the skylight opening
- ✓ The drip is from the edge of the frame or ceiling, not the glass
- ✓ You can see damaged flashing or cracks from outside
Spanish Fork winters are cold and dry outside but warm and humid inside, which is a perfect setup for skylight condensation. Bathroom and kitchen skylights are the most common. If that is your problem, we will tell you and explain ways to reduce it, rather than charge for a roof repair you do not need.
What to know
Why Skylights Leak
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Failed seals
The seal between the glass and the frame breaks down from sun exposure over the years.
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Cracked or damaged lens
Hail, falling branches and age can crack acrylic domes and glass.
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Snow and ice buildup
Snow piles up on the uphill side of a skylight. As it melts and refreezes, water backs up under the flashing.
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Debris
Leaves and pine needles collect against the upper edge and hold water.
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Bad install angle
Skylights on low slope roofs need special flashing. Standard kits on the wrong pitch often leak.
How it works
How We Repair Skylight Leaks
We check inside and outside to rule condensation in or out.
We remove shingles around the frame and install new step flashing or a proper manufacturer flashing kit.
Worn gaskets and seals are replaced where possible.
If the dome or glass is cracked, or the unit is worn out, replacing the skylight with a new one and new flashing often costs less in the long run than repeated repairs.
We let you know if drywall around the opening needs attention.
STEP 01Confirm the cause
We check inside and outside to rule condensation in or out.
Skylight Leak Repair
Repair or Replace the Skylight?
If the skylight is relatively young and only the flashing failed, reflashing is the right repair. If the unit is older, has a cracked dome, a fogged glass panel or keeps leaking at the frame, replacement is usually the better value. We will walk you through both options.
Call (801) 426-8831 → Good questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have a question? Call and ask. We will give you a straight answer.
(801) 426-8831 →Often yes. Many skylight leaks come from flashing around the unit, not the skylight itself. New flashing solves those.
That is usually frost or condensation that formed overnight melting in the sun. It is a humidity and ventilation issue, not a roof leak.
Some homeowners choose that. It removes the leak point completely. We can explain what it involves if you would like to compare it with repair or replacement.
They can, mostly at the flashing where the tube passes through the roof. We repair those as well.
Most reflashing jobs are done in a single visit.
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Phone(801) 426-8831
HoursCall any day for current availability. Active leaks are handled first.
Service areaSpanish Fork, Utah only