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You shouldn’t need to check the ceiling every time it rains. A properly installed skylight stays dry through freeze-thaw cycles, ice dams, and coastal humidity that makes most installations fail within years.
Here’s what changes after we replace your skylight. Your energy bills drop because modern Velux double-pane glass actually insulates instead of bleeding heat. Your rooms stay brighter without the fogging and condensation that blocks light in older units. And you stop scheduling repairs every spring.
Most skylight problems aren’t flashing issues. Three out of four leaks come from the skylight itself—cracked seals, failed frames, or glass units that weren’t built for Suffolk County weather. That’s why we start with the unit, not a temporary patch.
Home Team Construction has spent over a decade fixing what other contractors missed. We’re licensed and insured in Suffolk County, and every crew member works directly for us—no subcontractors guessing their way through your roof.
Dix Hills homes face specific challenges. Salt air corrodes standard hardware. Winter snow loads stress frames that weren’t sized correctly. Humidity creates condensation nightmares in units without proper ventilation. We’ve seen it all, and we know which materials actually last here.
When we say leak-free guarantee, we mean it. We use 316 stainless steel hardware, coastal-grade flashing, and Velux skylights engineered for climates like ours. You’re not getting the cheapest option—you’re getting the one that works.
Most companies show up and start tearing things apart. We inspect the entire assembly first—frame, glass, flashing, and interior finish. That tells us whether you’re dealing with a failed seal, structural movement, or improper installation from day one.
Once we know the real problem, we walk you through what needs replacing and why. If your skylight is leaking because the frame cracked during a freeze, new flashing won’t help. If the glass unit is fogged from seal failure, you need a new skylight—not caulk.
We remove the old unit carefully to protect your ceiling and interior. Then we install the new Velux skylight with properly sized flashing, waterproof underlayment, and sealing that’s rated for Long Island weather. Every detail gets checked twice before we clean up and walk you through the warranty.
The whole process usually takes a day for a standard residential skylight replacement. You’ll know the timeline before we start, and we don’t leave until you’re confident it’s done right.
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You’re getting a complete roof skylight replacement, not a quick fix. That means removing the old skylight, inspecting the roof deck for damage, and installing a new Velux unit with impact-resistant glass and double-pane insulation. We include all flashing, underlayment, and interior trim work so nothing’s left half-finished.
Dix Hills averages 27 to 30 inches of snow each winter, with January bringing the heaviest loads. That’s why we size flashing correctly and use materials that handle freeze-thaw cycles without cracking. Standard builder-grade skylights fail here because they’re not designed for coastal moisture combined with temperature swings.
We also handle flat roof skylights, which need curb-mounted installation and different waterproofing than sloped roofs. If you’ve got a flat roof skylight that’s been patched multiple times, it probably needs full replacement—not another round of tar.
Every installation comes with our leak-free guarantee and a comprehensive warranty that covers both materials and labor. You’ll also get care instructions for vented skylights so you know how to operate them without stressing the seals.
Full skylight replacement in Dix Hills typically runs between $2,000 and $5,300 per unit, depending on size, roof access, and whether you’re replacing a standard sloped skylight or a flat roof unit. That price includes removal, new Velux skylight, professional-grade flashing, and installation with a leak-free guarantee.
If someone quotes you $800, they’re probably just swapping the glass or slapping new flashing over an old frame. That works about one time out of four—because most leaks come from the skylight itself, not the flashing. You’ll end up paying twice when it fails again.
We give you transparent pricing upfront. You’ll know exactly what you’re getting, what’s covered under warranty, and why we’re using specific materials for Long Island’s climate. No surprises, no upsells after we open up your roof.
Because most repairs treat the symptom, not the cause. Three out of four skylight leaks happen because the skylight unit itself has failed—cracked seals, split frames, or fogged glass from moisture infiltration. Re-flashing or adding more caulk won’t fix a structural problem with the skylight.
Long Island’s freeze-thaw cycles are brutal on skylights. Water gets into tiny cracks, freezes, expands, and splits seals that were fine last season. Add in coastal humidity and salt air, and you’ve got the perfect recipe for recurring leaks. If your skylight is more than 15 years old and leaking, it probably needs full replacement.
We diagnose the actual problem before recommending a solution. Sometimes it is the flashing. Most of the time, it’s the skylight. Either way, you’ll know what’s really going on before we start work.
Velux skylights are engineered for climates like ours—double-pane tempered glass, salt-resistant frames, and seals that handle humidity without fogging. Cheaper units use single-pane glass, aluminum frames that corrode in coastal air, and seals that fail within five years.
You’ll see the difference in your energy bills first. Velux double-pane glass reduces heat loss in winter and keeps rooms cooler in summer. Cheaper skylights bleed conditioned air year-round, which is why your HVAC runs constantly in rooms with old skylights.
Velux also backs their products with real warranties. If something fails, you’re covered. Budget skylights might have a warranty on paper, but good luck getting the manufacturer to honor it when the frame cracks or the glass fogs. We install Velux because we’ve seen what lasts in Suffolk County—and what doesn’t.
Most residential skylight replacements take one day from start to finish. We remove the old unit, inspect the roof deck, install the new Velux skylight with proper flashing, and clean up before we leave. You’ll have a weather-tight roof by the end of the day.
Flat roof skylights or units with interior damage take longer—sometimes two days if we’re repairing drywall or replacing rotted roof decking. We’ll give you an exact timeline during the inspection so you can plan accordingly.
Weather can delay things. We won’t install a skylight in the rain or when snow’s forecast within 24 hours. That’s not us being picky—it’s about making sure the installation is completely dry and sealed before any moisture gets near it. Rushing a skylight installation is how you end up with leaks six months later.
Yes, if it’s done carefully. We protect your interior with drop cloths and remove the old skylight in sections to minimize debris. Most skylight replacements don’t require any interior work beyond cleaning up dust and repainting the trim if needed.
If your skylight has been leaking for a while, there might be water damage to the drywall or insulation around it. We’ll spot that during the inspection and let you know upfront. Sometimes we’re replacing water-stained ceiling sections as part of the job—but you’ll know that before we start, not after.
The key is working with a crew that’s done this hundreds of times. We know how to cut old flashing without tearing shingles, how to lift a skylight frame without dropping it through your ceiling, and how to seal the new unit so it’s invisible from inside. You shouldn’t be able to tell we were there except for the new skylight.
Usually, yes. Skylight replacement in Dix Hills typically requires a building permit because you’re modifying the roof structure and weatherproofing. The permit process ensures the installation meets code for wind resistance, waterproofing, and energy efficiency.
We handle the permit paperwork as part of the job. You don’t need to visit Town Hall or deal with inspectors—we coordinate everything and schedule the final inspection after installation. It’s built into our process so you don’t have to think about it.
Some contractors skip permits to save time or money. That’s a problem when you sell your home and the buyer’s inspector finds unpermitted work. It’s also a problem if the skylight fails and your insurance asks whether it was installed to code. We pull permits because it protects you and ensures the work is done right.
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