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You stop worrying every time it rains. No more buckets on the floor, no more ceiling stains spreading across your bedroom or hallway. Your skylight actually does what it’s supposed to do: bring in natural light without bringing in water.
When we replace your skylight, you’re getting VELUX quality with integrated flashing systems designed specifically for Suffolk County’s freeze-thaw cycles. That means double-pane insulated glass, proper sealing, and materials that hold up to nor’easters and heavy snow. Most jobs are done in a day—four to six hours for a single skylight—and you’re left with something that works, looks clean, and doesn’t need another band-aid fix in two years.
You also get lower energy bills. Older skylights leak air just as badly as they leak water. Modern VELUX systems are ENERGY STAR certified and cut heat loss in winter while keeping your home cooler in summer. That’s real money back in your pocket, year after year.
Home Team Construction has spent two decades replacing skylights, fixing roofs, and solving water problems across Suffolk County. We know Elwood homes—the roof pitches, the weather exposure, the way ice dams form along the north-facing slopes in January when snow piles up and temperatures swing.
We’re not a national franchise or a crew that shows up once and disappears. We’re local, we’re accountable, and we’ve seen what happens when skylight jobs get rushed or done wrong. That’s why we use VELUX products, install them with multiple waterproof barriers, and make sure the flashing integrates with your existing roofline. No shortcuts.
Most of our clients are homeowners in Elwood and surrounding towns who tried a repair that didn’t hold, or who’ve been dealing with the same leak for years. They’re done guessing. They want it fixed, and they want to move on. That’s what we do.
First, we come out and inspect your skylight and the area around it. We’re looking at the flashing, the shingles, the interior ceiling, and any signs of rot or damage in the roof deck. We take photos and show you exactly what’s failing and why. If a repair will actually work, we’ll tell you. If it won’t, we’ll explain why replacement is the smarter move.
Once you’re ready to move forward, we order the right VELUX skylight for your roof type and pitch. We schedule the job around your timeline and the weather. On install day, we remove the old skylight, inspect the roof deck, replace any damaged wood, and install the new unit with integrated flashing that ties into your shingles. Everything gets sealed with multiple waterproof layers. We clean up the site, haul away the old skylight, and walk you through what we did.
Most single skylight replacements take four to six hours. If we’re doing multiple units or dealing with structural repairs, it might take a full day. Either way, you’ll know the timeline upfront, and we’ll keep you updated if anything changes. When we’re done, your skylight is leak-free, energy-efficient, and built to last 20-plus years.
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Every job starts with a free inspection and upfront pricing. You’ll know what it costs before we start—no surprises, no hidden fees. For a standard skylight replacement in Elwood, you’re typically looking at $2,000 to $5,300 depending on size, roof access, and whether we’re dealing with a flat roof or a pitched roof. VELUX skylights come with a 10-year installation warranty, and we back our work with a leak-free guarantee.
The replacement itself includes removal of your old skylight, inspection and repair of any roof deck damage, installation of the new VELUX unit with factory flashing, integration with your existing shingles, and complete interior and exterior sealing. We also handle any trim work or drywall touch-ups if the old skylight left gaps or damage. If you’re replacing your roof at the same time, we can coordinate both jobs and often save you on setup costs.
Suffolk County homes face specific challenges. January averages 27 to 30 inches of snow, and freeze-thaw cycles are brutal on skylight seals. We account for that. Every skylight we install is designed to handle Long Island weather, and we use materials that expand and contract without cracking or separating. That’s the difference between a skylight that lasts two decades and one that starts leaking again in two years.
Most homeowners in Elwood pay between $2,000 and $5,300 for a full skylight replacement, depending on the size of the skylight, roof access, and whether you’re replacing one unit or several. That price includes removal of the old skylight, any necessary roof deck repairs, the new VELUX skylight with integrated flashing, installation, sealing, and cleanup.
If your roof is easy to access and the deck underneath is in good shape, you’ll be on the lower end of that range. If we’re dealing with a steep pitch, multiple stories, or rotted wood that needs replacing, costs go up. We give you an exact price after the free inspection—no guessing, no range that doubles once we start.
Material costs have gone up about 7% since 2024, and VELUX raised prices by 3% on residential skylights this year. That’s industry-wide, not just us. But even with the increase, you’re still getting a skylight that will outlast cheaper alternatives by a decade or more.
If your skylight is less than 10 years old and the leak is clearly coming from damaged flashing or a small seal failure, a repair might work. But if it’s older than that, if you’ve already tried a repair that didn’t hold, or if the glass is fogged and the frame is deteriorating, replacement is the smarter move.
Here’s why: most skylight leaks aren’t just about the skylight itself. They’re about how it was installed in the first place. If the original flashing wasn’t integrated properly or the installer skipped steps, no amount of caulk or patching is going to fix the root problem. You’ll just keep chasing leaks every time it rains.
Replacement also gets you modern energy efficiency. Older skylights lose a ton of heat in winter and let in too much heat in summer. A new VELUX skylight with double-pane glass and proper sealing will cut your energy bills and make your home more comfortable. If you’re going to spend money fixing the problem, you might as well fix it for good.
Most single skylight replacements take between four and six hours from start to finish. We show up in the morning, remove the old skylight, inspect and repair the roof deck if needed, install the new VELUX unit, seal everything, and clean up. You’re done by early afternoon, weather permitting.
If we’re replacing multiple skylights or dealing with significant roof damage underneath, it might take a full day. Flat roof skylights sometimes take a bit longer because the flashing system is different. But even then, you’re talking about one day of work, not a multi-day project.
We don’t leave your roof open overnight. If weather rolls in or something unexpected comes up, we’ll tarp and secure everything so your home stays protected. That’s rare, but it’s part of how we operate. You’ll know the timeline before we start, and we’ll keep you updated if anything changes.
Freeze-thaw cycles. Water gets into small gaps around the flashing or seals, freezes when temperatures drop, expands, and creates bigger openings. Then it thaws, more water gets in, and the cycle repeats. By the end of winter, what started as a tiny gap is now a clear path for water to run into your ceiling.
Suffolk County gets hit hard with this. January delivers the heaviest snow, and temperatures swing above and below freezing constantly. Ice dams form along roof edges, and water backs up under shingles and around skylight flashing. If the skylight wasn’t installed with proper waterproof barriers and integrated flashing, that water finds a way in.
The other issue is condensation. Warm air inside your home hits cold glass, and moisture forms. If your skylight doesn’t have good ventilation or if the seals are worn out, that condensation drips down and looks like a leak. A new VELUX skylight with double-pane insulated glass eliminates most of that problem because the interior pane stays warmer.
Yes. VELUX is what we install for almost every residential skylight replacement in Elwood and across Suffolk County. They’re the best in the business—proven durability, real warranties, and flashing systems that actually integrate with your roof instead of sitting on top of it like an afterthought.
VELUX skylights are ENERGY STAR certified, which means they meet strict standards for energy efficiency. You get double-pane insulated glass, low-E coatings to reduce heat gain in summer, and frames that seal tight against Long Island weather. They also come with a 10-year installation warranty when installed by a certified contractor, which we are.
We’ve installed hundreds of VELUX units over the past 20 years, and we’ve seen how they hold up. They don’t fog, they don’t leak when installed correctly, and they don’t need replacement in 10 years like cheaper brands. If you’re going to invest in a new skylight, VELUX is the one that makes sense.
Yes, in most cases. If your roof is in decent shape and the shingles around the skylight aren’t worn out or damaged, we can replace just the skylight. We remove the old unit, inspect the roof deck, install the new VELUX skylight with fresh flashing, and integrate it with your existing shingles. It’s a contained job that doesn’t require tearing up your whole roof.
That said, if your roof is near the end of its life or if the shingles around the skylight are brittle and cracked, it makes sense to coordinate both jobs. Replacing the skylight and the roof at the same time saves you money on setup and labor, and it means we can install the flashing properly without working around old, fragile shingles.
We’ll tell you honestly what makes sense after we inspect your roof. If you can wait on the roof and just do the skylight, we’ll say so. If doing both now will save you headaches and money in the long run, we’ll explain why. You make the call.
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