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Your skylight shouldn’t be the reason your energy bill keeps climbing or why you’re dealing with water stains on the ceiling. Old, poorly sealed skylights let heat escape in winter and pour in during summer. That’s not just uncomfortable—it’s expensive.
Modern Velux skylights cut energy loss by up to 35% compared to older units. That translates to real savings every month, plus the peace of mind that your roof isn’t quietly rotting from trapped moisture. You get more natural light without the drafts, condensation, or leaks that made you second-guess having a skylight in the first place.
Most replacements take four to six hours. You’re not looking at a week-long disruption or a crew that disappears halfway through. The job gets done right the first time, with materials designed specifically for Long Island’s freeze-thaw cycles and coastal humidity.
Home Team Construction has spent more than 10 years working on homes across Suffolk County. We’re not a national franchise or a crew that shows up once and disappears. We live here, we work here, and we know exactly what Long Island weather does to skylights.
North Great River homes—especially the older ones built between the ’40s and ’60s—weren’t always designed with modern skylight technology in mind. Retrofitting those roofs takes experience, not guesswork. Our licensed contractors have handled everything from single skylight swaps to full roof-integrated installations, and we use the same Velux products and flashing systems that hold up year after year.
You’re not getting a sales pitch. You’re getting a straightforward assessment, upfront pricing, and a crew that shows up when they say they will.
First, we inspect the existing skylight and the surrounding roof structure. Leaks don’t always start at the glass—they start at the flashing, the curb, or the shingles around the frame. We check all of it before we touch anything.
Once we confirm what needs replacing, we remove the old skylight carefully to avoid damaging your roof deck or interior ceiling. Then we install the new unit with integrated flashing designed for your roof pitch and material. This isn’t a generic kit—it’s matched to your setup so water has no way in.
After the skylight is seated and sealed, we test it. We don’t just assume it’s watertight. We check the seals, the flashing, and the interior finish to make sure everything is secure. Most single skylight replacements finish in one day, weather permitting. You’ll know the timeline before we start, and if something changes, you’ll hear about it immediately—not after the fact.
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You’re not just getting a new piece of glass. You’re getting a complete system: tempered or laminated glass rated for impact, double or triple-pane insulation depending on your energy goals, and corrosion-resistant flashing that won’t rust out in three years from salt air.
In North Great River, where median home values sit around $678,000, your skylight replacement should match the quality of the property. That means stainless steel hardware, not cheap zinc alloys. It means flashing that integrates with your shingles or metal roof, not something slapped on with caulk. And it means a crew that knows how to handle the freeze-thaw cycles we get every winter without creating ice dam problems down the line.
We also offer vented skylight options if you’re dealing with humidity or want better airflow in upper rooms. These aren’t just cosmetic upgrades—they improve indoor air quality and help regulate temperature naturally. If your home has a finished attic or second-story bedrooms, that ventilation makes a noticeable difference, especially during Long Island’s muggy summers.
Most residential skylight replacements in Suffolk County run between $1,000 and $4,000 per unit, depending on size, glass type, and roof complexity. A standard fixed Velux skylight with flashing and installation typically lands in the $2,000 to $3,500 range. Vented or solar-powered models cost more, but they also deliver better energy performance and air circulation.
The price includes removal of your old skylight, disposal, new flashing, the skylight itself, and labor. If your roof deck has water damage or needs structural repair, that’s a separate line item—but we’ll catch that during the inspection so there are no surprises. We give you a clear estimate upfront, and we offer financing options with 18-month interest-free plans if you’d rather spread out the cost.
Cheaper quotes usually mean shortcuts: generic flashing that doesn’t fit your roof, no warranty, or unlicensed crews. You’ll pay for it later in leaks, callbacks, or a full redo.
A single skylight replacement usually takes four to six hours from start to finish. If you’re replacing multiple units or dealing with a complicated roof pitch, it might stretch into a full day. Weather plays a role too—we’re not going to leave your roof open if rain is coming.
The timeline includes removing the old skylight, prepping the roof deck, installing new flashing and the skylight unit, sealing everything, and cleaning up. We don’t leave a mess, and we don’t leave the job half-done. If we say we’ll finish in a day, we finish in a day unless something structural comes up that we couldn’t see until the old unit was out.
Most homeowners are surprised how fast it goes. You’re not dealing with a week of noise, tarps, and disruption. It’s a focused job with a clear start and end.
Yes—if it’s installed correctly with proper flashing. Most skylight leaks aren’t caused by the glass or the frame. They’re caused by bad flashing, improper sealing, or installation that didn’t account for ice dams and freeze-thaw cycles.
Long Island gets 27 to 30 inches of snow per year, and that snow melts and refreezes constantly. If your flashing isn’t integrated with your shingles or if the curb wasn’t sealed right, water finds a way in. We use Velux’s integrated flashing systems, which are designed specifically for this climate. They create a continuous barrier that sheds water away from the skylight opening, even during heavy storms or spring thaws.
We also check the roof deck for rot or damage before installing the new unit. If water’s been getting in for a while, the wood underneath might be compromised. Fixing that first means your new skylight actually stays watertight instead of failing again in two years.
Absolutely. Older skylights—especially single-pane units from the ’80s and ’90s—lose a massive amount of heat in winter and let in too much heat in summer. Modern Velux skylights with Low-E coatings and argon or krypton gas fills reduce energy loss by up to 35% compared to older models.
That means your HVAC system doesn’t have to work as hard to keep your home comfortable. On average, homeowners save $10 to $15 per month on electricity with ENERGY STAR certified skylights. Over the life of the skylight, that adds up to hundreds of dollars—and that’s not counting the improved comfort and reduced condensation.
If energy efficiency is a priority, we can walk you through double-pane vs. triple-pane options and explain which coatings make sense for your home’s orientation and roof pitch. It’s not one-size-fits-all, and we’re not going to upsell you on features you don’t need.
We primarily install Velux skylights because they’re the most reliable option for Long Island’s climate. After 20+ years in this business, we’ve seen which brands hold up and which ones start failing after a few winters. Velux units come with integrated flashing, corrosion-resistant frames, and glass that’s rated for impact and thermal performance.
That said, if you have a specific brand preference or an existing skylight that requires a certain replacement model, we’ll work with it. But if you’re asking for a recommendation, Velux is what we’d put on our own homes. They’re engineered for freeze-thaw cycles, coastal humidity, and the kind of weather that tears apart cheaper skylights in three to five years.
We’re not a Velux dealer pushing product for commission. We just install what lasts, and Velux consistently outlasts the competition in Suffolk County conditions.
Yes, but it depends on the weather that specific day. We can replace skylights year-round as long as temperatures are above freezing and there’s no active precipitation. If it’s 35 degrees and dry, we can get the job done safely without compromising the seal or flashing.
Winter replacements actually make sense if your skylight is leaking—waiting until spring just means more water damage and higher repair costs. We work fast to minimize how long your roof is open, and we use tarps and temporary sealing if we need to pause for any reason.
The bigger concern in winter is ice dams. If your roof has active ice buildup around the skylight, we’ll need to address that first before installing the new unit. Otherwise, the new skylight will just leak again as soon as the ice melts. We’ll walk you through what needs to happen and give you a realistic timeline based on current conditions.
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