New skylight set into a shingle roof with a clean flashing kit reflecting the sky

Mechanicsburg, PA roofing service

Skylight Repair and Replacement

A skylight should bring in light, not water.

Skylight Repair and Replacement for Mechanicsburg homes

Skylights are a favorite feature until they start dripping. Leaks can come from failed flashing around the frame, worn seals in the unit itself, or condensation that looks like a leak but is really a moisture problem.

Skylight repair addresses the specific failure. Skylight replacement removes an old unit and installs a new one with fresh flashing tied into the roof.

Signs a skylight needs attention

Drips or stains around the interior frame
Fogging or moisture between glass panes
Cracked glazing or a cloudy dome
Rotted or stained wood in the light shaft
Shingles around the skylight that are worn or lifting

The process

How skylight repair and replacement works, step by step

1
Identify the cause
Water may come from flashing, the unit, or condensation, and each needs a different fix.
2
Repair or replace
Older units with failing seals are often better replaced than reflashed.
3
Install and flash
New flashing is layered with the shingles around the frame.
4
Finish inside and out
The roof is closed up and the interior opening is checked.

Best timing for skylight work

If a roof is due for replacement, replacing skylights at the same time avoids disturbing new shingles later and gives both fresh flashing.

An unwanted skylight can be removed, with the opening framed in and roofed over to blend with the surrounding roof.

Common questions

Why is my skylight wet only in winter?

That is often condensation from warm indoor air meeting cold glass. Ventilation and humidity may be the fix rather than roof repair.

Can a skylight be removed?

Yes. The opening is framed in, decked, and roofed to match the surrounding area.

More answers are on the roofing FAQ page.

Related roofing services

Roof problems rarely live alone. These services often come up alongside skylight repair and replacement for homes in Mechanicsburg, Camp Hill, Lemoyne, New Cumberland, and Dillsburg.

New step flashing and counter flashing around a red brick chimney on a shingle roof

Roof Flashing Repair

Repairing the metal at chimneys, walls, and valleys, where many roof leaks begin.

Read about roof flashing repair

Flashlight beam in an attic revealing a water stain on roof decking around a vent pipe

Roof Leak Detection

Tracing water back to where it enters the roof, which is often not directly above the stain.

Read about roof leak detection

Old shingles being removed from one side of a house roof while new shingles go on the other side

Roof Replacement

A full tear off and new roof system, often considered when wear is spread across the whole roof.

Read about roof replacement

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Talk through your skylight repair and replacement question

Call and describe what is going on with your roof. You do not need the right terminology; a plain description of what you see is enough to start.

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Questions about skylight repair and replacement in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania are easiest to sort out in a short phone conversation.