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You’re dealing with water stains on your ceiling. Condensation between the panes. Or a skylight that’s been patched three times and still leaks when the wind picks up.
Here’s what happens when you replace it the right way. The leak stops completely because the flashing is installed to handle wind-driven rain, not just normal weather. Your energy bill drops because modern VELUX glass is up to 35% more efficient than the plastic dome that’s been up there for 15 years. And you stop worrying every time a storm rolls in off the ocean.
Most skylight replacements in East Hampton North take four to six hours. You get tempered glass that won’t yellow or crack, proper ventilation if you want it, and a unit that’s engineered for coastal conditions. The ceiling gets finished clean. The old skylight gets hauled away. And you’re done thinking about it for the next 15 to 20 years.
Home Team Construction has spent over 20 years replacing skylights across Suffolk County. We’re a family-owned roofing company, fully licensed and insured, and we’ve seen what happens when skylights aren’t installed right the first time.
East Hampton North’s salt air eats through cheap seals faster than most contractors expect. Buildings settle. Wind-driven rain finds every gap. That’s why we only install VELUX products and why our team is VELUX-certified. We know how coastal weather behaves, and we know how to install skylights that hold up against it.
You’ll find us on Home Advisor with over 400 reviews and a 4.9-out-of-5 rating. Most of our work comes from repeat customers or referrals, which tells you something about how the job gets done.
First, we come out to look at your skylight. We check the curb, the flashing, the interior finish, and the condition of the glass or dome. If it’s leaking, we figure out why. If it’s old, we tell you whether repair makes sense or if replacement is the smarter move financially.
Once you’re ready to move forward, we order the right VELUX unit for your roof type and the features you want—venting, solar-powered, remote control, energy-efficient glazing. Most units arrive within a week.
On install day, we remove the old skylight, inspect the roof deck for any water damage, and cut or adjust the opening if needed. Then we install the new unit with proper flashing designed specifically for your roof pitch and shingle type. We seal everything against wind-driven rain, finish the interior so your ceiling looks clean, and test the unit to make sure it operates correctly. Most single skylight replacements are done in one day, weather permitting. You’re left with a skylight that doesn’t leak and a warranty that backs it up.
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Every skylight replacement includes the full VELUX unit—tempered glass, frame, flashing kit, and all hardware. We handle the removal of your old skylight, any necessary roof deck repairs, and the installation of the new unit with flashing that’s built for your specific roof type.
You also get interior finishing. That means drywall work, paint touch-ups, or trim so the ceiling looks right when we’re done. If you’re upgrading to a venting skylight, we install the motor and controls. If you want solar-powered operation, we set that up too.
In East Hampton North, the typical cost for skylight replacement runs between $1,200 and $4,500 per unit depending on size, features, and roof access. That includes labor, materials, and cleanup. VELUX offers up to 10 years on parts, and our workmanship is guaranteed. If it leaks, we come back and fix it. Most installations qualify for federal energy tax credits if you choose energy-efficient glazing, which can offset some of the cost. We’ll walk you through what qualifies and what doesn’t during your estimate.
Most single skylight replacements take between four and six hours from start to finish, and we complete the job in one day as long as weather cooperates. If you’re replacing multiple skylights or if there’s roof deck damage we need to repair, it might stretch into a second day.
The timeline depends on a few things. Roof pitch matters because steeper roofs take longer to work on safely. Access matters too—if your skylight is over a stairwell or a vaulted ceiling, the interior finish work takes more time. And if we’re upgrading from a fixed skylight to a venting unit, we need to run controls and make sure everything operates smoothly before we leave.
We don’t rush the flashing. That’s where most leaks start, and in East Hampton North’s coastal climate, you need it done right. We also don’t leave until the interior is finished and the work area is cleaned up. You shouldn’t have to live with drywall dust or an unfinished ceiling while waiting for us to come back.
Most skylight leaks come from improper flashing installation, not the skylight itself. Flashing is the metal or rubberized material that seals the skylight to your roof, and if it’s not installed correctly for your roof type and pitch, water will find a way in during wind-driven rain.
East Hampton North’s coastal environment makes this worse. Salt air corrodes metal flashing faster than it would inland. Temperature swings from ocean breezes cause materials to expand and contract, which can open up gaps over time. And when buildings settle—which they all do—poorly installed flashing doesn’t flex with the movement.
The second most common cause is age. Rubber seals degrade after 15 years, especially in coastal conditions. Plastic domes yellow, crack, and lose their seal. Even well-installed skylights eventually need replacement. If your skylight is over 15 years old and you’re dealing with recurring leaks, replacement usually makes more sense than another round of repairs. You’ll spend less in the long run, and you’ll get the energy efficiency and durability that modern VELUX units offer.
Yes, and here’s why. Cheaper plastic skylights might save you money upfront, but they rarely last more than 10 years in East Hampton North’s coastal climate. The plastic yellows, the seals fail, and you end up replacing them again sooner than you’d expect.
VELUX skylights use tempered glass that stays clear for decades. The frames are engineered to handle temperature swings and salt air. The flashing kits are designed for specific roof types, which means better waterproofing from day one. And the energy efficiency is measurably better—up to 35% more efficient than older plastic units, which can save you $10 to $15 a month on your electric bill.
You also get a real warranty. VELUX backs their products for up to 10 years on materials, and our installation is guaranteed against leaks. If something goes wrong, you’re covered. With cheaper options, you’re often on your own after the first year. When you factor in the longer lifespan, better performance, and lower energy costs, VELUX skylights cost less over time. You’re not replacing them every decade, and you’re not dealing with leaks and repairs in between.
Yes. Skylight replacement is a standalone job, and you don’t need to replace your roof at the same time unless there’s underlying damage we find during the removal process.
That said, if your roof is already 15 to 20 years old and you’re planning to replace it in the next few years, it makes sense to do both jobs together. You’ll save on labor costs because we’re already up there, and you won’t risk damaging a brand-new skylight when the roofing crew tears off the old shingles later.
When we remove your old skylight, we inspect the roof deck underneath. If there’s rot or water damage from years of leaking, we’ll repair that before installing the new unit. Most of the time, the deck is fine and we move straight to installation. But if we do find damage, it’s better to catch it now than to install a new skylight over compromised wood. We’ll walk you through what we find and what it’ll take to fix it before we proceed. No surprises.
Yes, if you’re replacing an old plastic dome or a single-pane unit. Modern VELUX skylights with energy-efficient glazing can cut heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer, which directly lowers your heating and cooling costs.
The difference comes from the glass. Older skylights let a lot of heat escape during winter and turn your room into a greenhouse during summer. VELUX units with Low-E coatings and argon gas between the panes reduce that transfer significantly. You’ll notice the room stays more comfortable year-round, and your HVAC system doesn’t have to work as hard.
In East Hampton North, where you’re dealing with cold winters off the water and humid summers, that efficiency adds up. Most homeowners see a $10 to $15 monthly reduction in their electric bill, which is $120 to $180 a year. Over the 15-to-20-year lifespan of the skylight, that’s real money. Plus, energy-efficient skylights often qualify for federal tax credits, which can offset part of the installation cost upfront. We’ll let you know what qualifies when we give you the estimate.
Repair makes sense if your skylight is less than 10 years old, the glass is in good shape, and the leak is coming from a single obvious source like damaged flashing or a broken seal. We can often fix that for a few hundred dollars and buy you several more years.
Replacement makes sense if your skylight is over 15 years old, if you’re dealing with condensation between the panes, if the frame is corroded, or if you’ve already repaired it once and it’s leaking again. At that point, you’re throwing money at a unit that’s near the end of its lifespan, and you’ll be back in the same spot in a year or two.
Here’s the other thing. Older skylights lack the energy efficiency of modern units. Even if we stop the leak, you’re still losing heat in winter and gaining heat in summer. You’re still dealing with a plastic dome that’s yellowed or a single-pane glass unit that fogs up. When you replace it, you get better performance, a longer warranty, and you stop worrying about it. Most homeowners who’ve been patching the same skylight for years wish they’d replaced it sooner. It’s one of those jobs where the peace of mind is worth more than the cost difference.
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