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You stop worrying every time it rains. No more buckets on the floor, no more water stains spreading across your ceiling, no more wondering if this storm will be the one that finally causes real damage.
Your energy bills drop because modern insulated glass actually keeps conditioned air inside your home. In summer, you’re not battling heat pouring through fogged, failing glass. In winter, you’re not hemorrhaging warmth through cracked seals and outdated frames.
Your home gets brighter. Clear, unfogged glass brings natural light back into rooms that have been dim for years. And if you’ve been dealing with condensation between panes or visible moisture damage around the frame, that’s gone too.
Most importantly, you get a skylight that’s built for Long Island weather. Commack gets 47 inches of rain annually, plus nor’easters, salt air, freeze-thaw cycles, and summer humidity that hovers between 50-75%. Your new skylight is installed to handle all of it, with proper flashing, waterproof sealing, and materials designed for coastal conditions.
Home Team Construction has spent two decades learning what works on Long Island and what fails. We’ve seen which brands hold up to coastal weather and which ones start leaking within five years. We know how salt air corrodes flashing faster here than it does 20 miles inland, and we know how to install systems that account for that.
We’re licensed, insured, and we don’t use subcontractors. Every person on your job is trained to our standards and held accountable to them. When we say we’ll complete most single skylight replacements in one day, we mean it—because we’ve done hundreds of them in Commack and across Suffolk County.
You’re not getting a sales pitch. You’re getting a team that knows exactly what your home needs based on your roof type, your skylight’s age, and the specific problems you’re dealing with right now.
First, we inspect your current skylight and the surrounding roof structure. We’re looking for hidden water damage, rot in the framing, and whether your roof deck needs any repair before we install the new unit. If there’s damage, you’ll know about it upfront—not halfway through the job.
Next, we remove your old skylight carefully to avoid damaging the roof. We measure the opening, prep the area, and install the new Velux skylight with integrated flashing designed specifically for your roof type. Flat roofs get curb-mounted systems with multiple waterproof membrane layers. Sloped roofs get step flashing and ice-and-water shield protection.
Then we seal everything. This isn’t just caulk around the edges—it’s a complete waterproofing system that accounts for how water moves across your specific roof pitch and material. We test the seal before we leave.
Most single skylight replacements take four to six hours. You’ll have a functional, leak-free skylight by the end of the day. If we find structural issues that need addressing, we’ll walk you through what’s required and why, with transparent pricing before any additional work begins.
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You get Velux skylights—the brand that’s proven itself in Long Island’s climate for decades. These aren’t builder-grade units that fog up in three years. They’re double-pane insulated glass with low-E coatings, factory-sealed frames, and integrated flashing systems that are engineered to prevent leaks.
You get professional installation that accounts for Commack’s weather. We’re dealing with 28 inches of snow in winter, summer storms that dump rain sideways, and humidity that creates condensation problems in poorly sealed units. Your installation includes proper ventilation considerations, moisture barriers, and flashing techniques specific to Suffolk County’s coastal conditions.
You get options that make sense for your home. If you want ventilation, we install operable skylights with screens. If you want smart technology, we can set up solar-powered models that open automatically and close when rain sensors detect moisture. If you’re replacing a skylight during a roof replacement project, we coordinate timing so everything integrates correctly.
And you get a leak-free guarantee. If water comes through the skylight we installed, we come back and fix it. No runaround, no blaming the roof, no excuses.
Most homeowners in Commack pay between $800 and $2,500 per skylight for complete replacement, depending on size, roof type, and whether you’re adding features like solar operation or built-in blinds. That price includes removal of your old skylight, new Velux unit, professional installation with proper flashing, and waterproof sealing.
Flat roofs cost more because they require curb-mounted systems with additional waterproofing layers. If we find rot or structural damage when we remove your old skylight, that repair is separate—but we’ll give you the price before we do the work, not after.
Financing is available if you qualify, and many homeowners don’t realize their insurance may cover skylight damage from storms or hail. We can walk you through what your policy might cover during your estimate.
Most single skylight replacements take four to six hours from start to finish. You’ll have a complete, functional, leak-free skylight installed in one day.
If you’re replacing multiple skylights or if we discover structural damage that needs repair, it takes longer. But we’ll tell you the realistic timeline during your estimate based on what we see during the inspection.
Weather can delay things—we’re not installing skylights in active rain or on ice-covered roofs. But once we start, we work efficiently because we’ve done this hundreds of times. Our crews know the process, they have the right tools on the truck, and they’re not learning on your roof.
Not if it’s installed correctly with proper flashing and sealing—which is exactly what we do. Most skylight leaks aren’t caused by the skylight itself. They’re caused by improper installation, failed flashing, or inadequate waterproofing around the frame.
We use Velux integrated flashing systems that are designed to work with your specific roof material and pitch. We install ice-and-water shield protection, step flashing on sloped roofs, and multiple waterproof membrane layers on flat roofs. Then we seal everything with professional-grade materials that hold up to Long Island’s freeze-thaw cycles and coastal moisture.
Every installation comes with a leak-free guarantee. If water comes through the skylight we installed, we come back and make it right. That’s not something you get from a crew that’s rushing through jobs or using shortcuts to save time.
If your skylight is more than 15 years old, replacement almost always makes more sense than repair. Seals degrade, hardware wears out, and glass coatings break down over time. You can patch a leak temporarily, but you’re likely to face another failure within a year or two.
Replacement also gives you modern energy efficiency. Older skylights lose heat in winter and let heat pour in during summer, costing you money every month. New Velux double-pane insulated glass with low-E coatings dramatically reduces that energy waste.
If your skylight is newer and the problem is isolated—like a cracked pane from storm damage—repair might work. We’ll tell you honestly which option makes sense for your situation during the inspection. We’re not here to sell you a replacement you don’t need, but we’re also not going to patch something that’s going to fail again in six months.
Yes, and flat roof skylights require specialized installation to prevent leaks. Unlike sloped roofs where water runs off naturally, flat roofs hold water, which means your skylight needs a curb-mounted system that raises it above the roof surface with proper drainage.
We install multiple waterproof membrane layers around the curb, seal all penetrations, and make sure water can’t pool around the frame. This is critical in Commack where heavy rain and snow melt create standing water on flat roofs.
Flat roof skylight installation costs more than sloped roof installation because of the additional waterproofing and structural requirements. But it’s worth doing right the first time—flat roof leaks cause extensive interior damage quickly, and improper skylight installation is one of the most common culprits.
Absolutely, and that’s actually the ideal time to do it. When your roof is already being replaced, we have full access to the area around your skylight, which makes it easier to inspect for hidden damage, upgrade flashing systems, and ensure perfect integration between your new roof and new skylight.
Coordinating both projects also saves you money. You’re not paying for mobilization twice, and we’re not working around existing roof materials that limit our options. Everything gets installed together as one weatherproof system.
If you’re planning a roof replacement and your skylight is more than 10 years old, it’s worth replacing both at the same time. Waiting means we’ll eventually have to cut into your new roof to replace the skylight later, which nobody wants. We can give you pricing for both projects together during your estimate so you can make an informed decision.
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