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You’re not just getting a new skylight. You’re getting rid of the bucket in your hallway during rainstorms. The ceiling stains that make your home look neglected. The worry every time weather reports mention heavy rain or snow.
A proper skylight replacement means no more emergency calls to roofers at midnight. No more watching water drip down your walls. No more wondering if that dampness you smell is turning into mold behind your drywall.
When we replace your skylight, you get a leak-free installation backed by both our workmanship warranty and the manufacturer’s guarantee. Velux skylights come with up to 10 years of material coverage, and our installation handles the real problem—the flashing and waterproofing that fail in Suffolk County’s freeze-thaw cycles and salt air. You’ll have natural light that actually improves your home instead of damaging it, with energy-efficient glass that cuts your heating and cooling costs instead of making them worse.
Most importantly, you get to stop thinking about your skylight. It just works.
Home Team Construction has been handling skylight replacements and roof repairs across Suffolk County for over 10 years. We’re not a national franchise that rotates crews through Long Island—we’re local contractors who understand what coastal weather does to skylights and why solutions that work in other regions fail here within a season.
Your neighbors are our customers. When we do sloppy work, we hear about it at the hardware store. That’s why we show up when we say we will, give you honest assessments instead of upselling, and stand behind every installation with a leak-free guarantee.
Medford homeowners deal with specific challenges—homes built in the 70s through 90s with original skylights that are way past their 15-year lifespan, salt air that corrodes flashing faster than inland areas, and winter conditions that expose every weak point in an installation. We’ve replaced hundreds of skylights in these exact conditions. We know what works and what doesn’t.
First, we come out for a free inspection. We’ll look at your current skylight, check the surrounding roof structure for water damage, and tell you whether you need a full replacement or if a repair might buy you a few more years. If you’ve got insurance coverage for storm damage, we’ll document everything the adjuster needs to see.
Once you approve the estimate, we order your new skylight—usually Velux because they’re engineered for our climate and come with solid warranties. We schedule the installation for a clear weather window. Most single skylight replacements take four to six hours and get done in one day.
On installation day, we protect your interior with tarps and remove the old skylight. Then we inspect and repair any roof decking that’s been damaged by leaks. We install the new skylight with proper flashing—this is the critical part that most failures come from. For flat roofs, we use curb-mounted systems with multiple waterproof membrane layers. For pitched roofs, we integrate the flashing with your existing roofing material using techniques that handle Long Island’s freeze-thaw cycles.
After the skylight is secured and sealed, we test everything, clean up completely, and walk you through the warranty coverage. You get documentation for your records and our contact information for any questions down the road.
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Every residential skylight replacement includes removal of your old skylight, inspection and repair of any water-damaged roof decking, and professional installation of your new skylight with marine-grade fasteners and wind-rated components that handle coastal conditions.
You get custom flashing and waterproofing designed for your specific roof type. Flat roof installations use reinforced curb mounting with multiple membrane layers. Pitched roof installations integrate flashing that moves with your roof’s natural expansion and contraction instead of fighting it—that’s what prevents the cracks that cause leaks in Suffolk County’s temperature swings.
We handle Velux skylight installations because they’re built for energy efficiency with double-pane glass that reduces heat loss in winter and keeps homes cooler in summer. That means lower utility bills—well-placed skylights can cut your electric lighting needs by up to 80% during daylight hours.
If you’re dealing with insurance claims for storm damage, we provide complete documentation including photos and detailed damage assessments. We’ve worked with every major insurance company that covers Medford homes, and we know what they require for approval.
All installations come with our leak-free guarantee, backed by our workmanship warranty and the manufacturer’s product warranty. Most of our skylight replacements in Medford cost between $800 and $2,500 per skylight including installation, depending on size, type, and roof complexity. We give you upfront pricing with no hidden fees, and we offer financing if you need it.
Most skylight replacements in Medford run between $800 and $2,500 per skylight, including both the unit and professional installation. The range depends on skylight size, whether you’re replacing a flat roof or pitched roof skylight, and whether we find roof decking damage that needs repair.
Standard residential skylights on pitched roofs typically fall in the $1,200 to $1,800 range. Flat roof skylights cost more because they require curb-mounted systems with more complex waterproofing—usually $1,800 to $2,500. Larger skylights or units with special features like electric operation or smart controls add to the cost.
If your roof decking has water damage from years of leaking, we’ll need to replace those sections before installing the new skylight. We’ll know during the free inspection and include that in your estimate—no surprises later. We give you upfront pricing and offer financing options if you need to spread out the investment.
Most single skylight replacements take four to six hours and get completed in one day. We schedule installations during clear weather windows, show up when we say we will, and work straight through to finish the job.
The timeline can stretch if we discover extensive roof decking damage once we remove the old skylight, but that’s rare—and we’ll let you know what we find before proceeding with additional work. Multiple skylight replacements obviously take longer, but we’ll still aim to complete everything in a single day unless your roof layout makes that impractical.
We protect your interior with tarps during the entire process, so you don’t have to worry about weather exposure or debris in your home. We also clean up completely before we leave—you shouldn’t have to deal with nails in your driveway or shingle scraps in your yard.
Yes, if it’s installed correctly with proper flashing and waterproofing for Long Island’s climate. Most skylight leaks come from failed flashing, not the skylight itself—and that’s where experience with Suffolk County’s coastal conditions matters.
Salt air corrodes metal flashing faster than it would inland. Freeze-thaw cycles crack sealants that work fine in more stable climates. Heavy snow loads and ice dams create water intrusion points that don’t exist in other regions. We use marine-grade fasteners, multiple waterproof membrane layers on flat roofs, and flashing techniques that accommodate your roof’s natural movement instead of fighting it.
Every installation comes with our leak-free guarantee backed by both our workmanship warranty and the manufacturer’s product warranty. Velux skylights carry up to 10 years of material coverage. If you have leaking after we install your skylight, we come back and make it right at no cost to you. That’s not something we say to sound good—it’s how we’ve stayed in business for over 10 years in this community.
If your skylight is over 15 years old, replacement almost always makes more sense than repair. The seals, hardware, and flashing are all deteriorating at the same time—fixing one issue doesn’t stop the others from failing soon after.
Repairs can work for newer skylights with isolated problems like a cracked pane or damaged flashing from a recent storm. But if you’re dealing with persistent leaking, condensation between panes, or visible corrosion on the frame, you’re looking at a skylight that’s reached the end of its useful life. Pouring money into repairs just delays the inevitable replacement while water damage gets worse.
During your free inspection, we’ll give you an honest assessment of whether a repair might buy you a few more years or if you’re better off replacing now. We’re not interested in upselling you—our reputation in Medford depends on giving you the most cost-effective solution, even if that means less money for us in the short term. Sometimes that’s a repair. Usually, for skylights in homes built in the 70s through 90s, it’s replacement.
Yes. We provide complete documentation for insurance claims including photos, detailed damage assessments, and the specific information adjusters need to approve your claim. We’ve worked with every major insurance company covering Medford properties, and we know their requirements.
After a storm, we’ll inspect your skylight and surrounding roof structure to document all damage—not just what’s obvious from the ground. We’ll note whether the skylight frame is compromised, if flashing has been torn or bent, whether water has damaged your roof decking, and if there’s interior damage to drywall or insulation. That comprehensive documentation helps you get full coverage instead of a partial payout.
We can also work directly with your adjuster during their inspection to answer technical questions and explain why certain repairs are necessary. Once your claim is approved, we handle the replacement using the insurance proceeds. You pay your deductible, and we take care of the rest. We’re available for storm damage response beyond normal business hours because we know skylight damage doesn’t wait for convenient timing.
Velux skylights are engineered specifically for climate challenges like ours—coastal moisture, temperature extremes, and heavy precipitation. They use double-pane glass with low-E coatings that reduce heat loss in winter and block heat gain in summer, which matters when you’re paying Long Island utility rates.
The frames are built to handle condensation without corroding, which is critical in Suffolk County’s humid conditions. Cheaper skylights develop rust and deterioration within a few years of installation. Velux units also come with comprehensive warranties—up to 10 years on materials—because they’re confident in their product’s durability.
The flashing kits that come with Velux skylights are designed to integrate properly with different roofing materials, and they include all the components needed for a watertight installation. That’s not always true with budget skylights where you’re piecing together generic flashing and hoping it works. Velux also offers a range of sizes and features including electric operation, smart home integration, and built-in blinds—options that make sense if you’re already investing in a quality replacement.
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