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You stop checking the ceiling every time a storm rolls through. That constant worry about water stains spreading across your drywall disappears because the installation is done right the first time.
Your monthly utility bills drop. Modern Velux skylights are up to 35% more energy efficient than the older plastic units most East Shoreham homes still have. That means your HVAC system isn’t fighting against heat loss in winter or unwanted heat gain during humid Long Island summers.
The natural light improves without the penalties. You get five times more daylight than a standard window, which means you’re using less electricity during the day. And unlike your old skylight, the new one doesn’t turn your upstairs into a sauna every July.
You’re not dealing with another repair in two years. When the flashing is installed correctly for Suffolk County’s freeze-thaw cycles and coastal conditions, the skylight stays sealed. Most problems come from improper installation, not the skylight itself.
We’ve spent more than 10 years working on homes across Suffolk County. We’re licensed, insured, and we only use our own crews—no subcontractors who disappear halfway through your job.
Owner Alban runs the business the way you’d want your own project handled. He shows up, gives you honest answers about what needs to be done, and doesn’t try to upsell you on work you don’t need.
We know East Shoreham’s weather. The nor’easters, the salt air, the ice dams that form after heavy snow. Every skylight we install accounts for those conditions because we’ve seen what happens when contractors take shortcuts or use materials that aren’t built for Long Island’s coastal climate.
We start with an inspection of your current skylight and the roof around it. You need to know if there’s underlying damage to the decking or if the leak has compromised your interior structure. We tell you exactly what we find.
Once you approve the estimate, we schedule the work and protect your home’s interior with tarps before we touch anything. Most single skylight replacements take four to six hours depending on your roof type and access.
We remove the old unit carefully, inspect and repair any damaged plywood or framing, then install the new Velux skylight with proper step flashing around the sides and continuous flashing at the head and sill. Every seal is done with materials rated for coastal environments.
The interior work gets finished the same day whenever possible. We clean up completely and walk you through the warranty coverage before we leave—10 years on our installation work, 20 years on the glass, and 10 years on the product itself.
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You get a full assessment of your existing skylight and roof condition before any work starts. We’re looking for rot, compromised flashing, and any interior damage that needs attention. If your skylight is over 15 years old, replacement usually makes more sense than another temporary repair.
The installation includes premium Velux skylights designed for Long Island’s climate. Double-pane glass, energy-efficient coatings, and hardware that holds up to salt air and temperature swings. We’re not installing builder-grade units that’ll need replacing again in 10 years.
All flashing and sealing is done to manufacturer specs and then some. Suffolk County’s freeze-thaw cycles are brutal on improper installations. We use high-grade sealants and metal flashing that won’t fail when ice dams form or when coastal storms test every seal on your roof.
Interior finishing is part of the job. We don’t leave you with exposed drywall or trim work to figure out on your own. The space around your new skylight gets finished so it looks like it was always there.
Most residential skylight replacements in Suffolk County run between $2,000 and $5,300 depending on the size, roof access, and whether there’s any underlying damage to repair. That includes the Velux unit, all materials, flashing, labor, and interior finishing.
The price reflects the full scope of work, not just swapping out the skylight. You’re paying for proper flashing installation, roof decking inspection and repair if needed, sealing that accounts for Long Island weather, and interior trim work. A skylight replacement typically costs three to four times the price of the unit itself because the installation quality determines whether it leaks or not.
If someone quotes you significantly less, ask what’s not included. Cheap installations are why 75% of skylight leaks happen in the first place. You’ll end up paying more to fix water damage and redo the work correctly.
If your skylight is over 15 years old, replacement makes more financial sense. Older units lack the energy efficiency of modern skylights, the seals and hardware are degraded even if you can’t see it yet, and you’re just delaying the inevitable next repair.
Repairs work for newer skylights with isolated problems—a cracked pane, damaged flashing that can be resealed, or hardware that needs adjustment. But if you’re dealing with recurring leaks, condensation between panes, or visible frame deterioration, you’re throwing money at a unit that’s reached the end of its useful life.
The energy savings alone often justify replacement. An old plastic skylight costs you $10 to $15 monthly in wasted heating and cooling. A new ENERGY STAR certified Velux skylight pays for itself over time while eliminating the leak anxiety that comes with an aging unit.
Most single skylight replacements take four to six hours from start to finish. We typically complete the entire job in one day, weather permitting. That includes removing your old skylight, repairing any damaged decking, installing the new unit with proper flashing, and finishing the interior work.
Larger skylights or jobs requiring significant roof repairs take longer. If we find rot in the plywood or framing damage from long-term leaks, we fix it right then rather than installing a new skylight over compromised structure. You’ll know the timeline before we start based on what we find during the initial inspection.
We work efficiently but we don’t rush the flashing and sealing. That’s where most skylight leaks originate. Taking the time to do it correctly the first time means you’re not calling us back in six months when the next storm exposes sloppy work.
Yes, if it’s installed correctly. About 75% of skylight leaks don’t come from the skylight itself—they come from improper flashing and sealing during installation. The window has to be fitted precisely to the roof opening, and the flashing has to be layered correctly with your shingles to direct water away.
Long Island’s weather makes proper installation even more critical. Ice dams, freeze-thaw cycles, and coastal storms test every seal on your roof. We install step flashing around the sides and continuous flashing at the head and sill, all sealed with materials rated for Suffolk County’s climate. When it’s done right, water runs off your roof without finding gaps to exploit.
If your current skylight leaks every time it rains hard, the problem is almost certainly the installation, not the skylight. Replacing it with quality materials and correct flashing eliminates the problem permanently. We back that up with a 10-year warranty on our installation work.
Yes, we install Velux skylights because they’re engineered for climates like ours and backed by real warranties. Velux has been manufacturing skylights for over 80 years and their units are designed to handle temperature swings, coastal conditions, and the kind of weather that stresses cheaper alternatives.
The quality difference shows up in the details. Double-pane glass with low-E coatings, frames that don’t warp or corrode in salt air, and hardware that operates smoothly for decades. Velux skylights are up to 35% more energy efficient than older plastic units, which translates directly to lower utility bills for East Shoreham homeowners.
We stand behind Velux installations with comprehensive warranty coverage—10 years on our work, 20 years on the glass, and 10 years on the product. That’s coverage that extends well beyond typical skylight warranties because both the manufacturer and the installation quality support it.
Yes, and we offer same-day emergency service when storm damage leaves your skylight compromised. We’ll secure your home immediately with temporary weatherproofing, then start the replacement as soon as conditions allow. Storm damage doesn’t wait, and neither should your repairs.
Most homeowners insurance policies cover skylight replacement when the damage results from a covered event like wind, hail, or falling debris. We document everything thoroughly and provide the detailed estimates your insurance company needs. You’re not navigating that process alone.
Suffolk County storms can be brutal on skylights, especially older units that were already marginal. If your skylight survived this storm but you’re worried about the next one, it’s worth having us inspect it. We’ll tell you honestly whether it needs immediate replacement or if you have time to plan the work on your schedule.
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