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Your skylight shouldn’t leak every time it rains. And it definitely shouldn’t be driving up your heating bill all winter.
When you replace an old, failing skylight with a properly installed Velux unit, you’re done worrying about water damage. The ceiling stains stop. The buckets in the attic go away. You’re not calling us back out six months later because the “fix” didn’t hold through Long Island’s freeze-thaw cycles.
You also stop losing money on energy. Older skylights with single-pane glass or cracked seals let heat pour out in winter and blast in during summer. A new energy-efficient skylight with Low-E glass can cut that loss significantly. You’ll notice it in how comfortable the room feels and what your utility bill looks like at the end of the month.
We’ve been handling skylight replacements across Suffolk County for over 10 years. We’re licensed, insured, and we live here. We know what Long Island weather does to roofs, and we’ve seen what happens when skylights aren’t installed right the first time.
We don’t subcontract the work. Our crews show up, do the job, protect your home while we’re there, and make sure it’s done in a day whenever possible. We install Velux skylights because they’re built to last in this climate and they come with real warranties. And we back our installation with a leak-free guarantee, because if we’re doing it right, you shouldn’t have problems.
We start with a free inspection. We’ll come out, look at your skylight, check the flashing and the roof around it, and tell you what’s actually wrong. If it’s a simple flashing repair, we’ll say so. If the skylight itself is shot and replacement makes more sense, we’ll explain why and give you an upfront price.
Once you’re ready to move forward, we schedule the work. Most single skylight replacements take four to six hours, depending on your roof type and how accessible everything is. We protect your interior with tarps, remove the old skylight, inspect the roof deck for any damage, and install the new Velux unit with integrated flashing designed for Long Island weather. Everything gets sealed properly with high-grade materials that handle freeze-thaw cycles.
Before we leave, we clean up completely and walk you through what we did. You get documentation of the work, warranty information, and a number to call if anything comes up. Most of the time, you’re done in a day and you don’t think about that skylight again.
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Every skylight replacement includes removal of your old unit, a full inspection of the roof deck and surrounding area, and installation of a new Velux skylight with factory flashing. We’re not patching or reusing old materials. You’re getting new flashing, new seals, and a skylight that’s engineered to handle what Suffolk County throws at it.
You also get energy-efficient glass. Velux skylights come with double-pane, Low-E glass that reduces heat loss in winter and keeps your home cooler in summer. That means less work for your HVAC system and lower monthly costs. The difference is noticeable, especially in rooms that used to feel drafty or too hot depending on the season.
We back everything with a leak-free guarantee on our installation and pass through the manufacturer’s warranty on the skylight itself. Velux offers up to 10 years on materials, and we’ll fix any installation-related issues at no charge during our warranty period. If water’s coming in because of something we did, we’re coming back to make it right.
Skylight replacement in Farmingville typically runs between $2,000 and $5,000 depending on the type of skylight, roof access, and whether you’re going with a fixed unit or a vented model. A basic fixed Velux skylight with installation usually falls in the $2,000 to $3,600 range. If you want a manual vented skylight that opens for airflow, expect $2,200 to $3,900. Electric or solar-powered vented skylights cost more, usually $3,350 to $5,250, because of the additional components and wiring involved.
The price includes removing your old skylight, inspecting and repairing any roof deck damage, installing the new unit with proper flashing, and sealing everything to handle Long Island weather. We give you an upfront price after the inspection so there’s no guessing. If your roof has complications like multiple layers of shingles or tricky access, we’ll tell you that before we start.
Financing is available if you need it, and we can walk you through options that make sense for your situation.
If your skylight is over 15 years old and you’re dealing with leaks, fogging, or cracks, replacement almost always makes more sense than repair. Here’s why: when one part of an older skylight fails, the rest isn’t far behind. You might fix the flashing today, but the seals are degraded, the glass is losing its insulation value, and the frame is showing its age. You’ll be back to square one in a year or two.
Skylight leaks usually happen because of failed flashing or worn-out seals, and both of those issues get worse fast in Suffolk County. Our freeze-thaw cycles are brutal. Water gets into a small gap, freezes overnight, expands, and turns a minor problem into a major leak. If your skylight is newer and the unit itself is fine, we can sometimes re-flash it and solve the problem. But if it’s older, you’re better off replacing the whole thing and getting another 15 to 20 years of trouble-free performance.
We’ll assess your specific situation during the free inspection and tell you honestly what makes sense. If a repair will actually hold up, we’ll say so. If replacement is the smarter move, we’ll explain why.
Most single skylight replacements take four to six hours from start to finish, and we complete the job in one day as long as weather cooperates. That includes removing the old skylight, inspecting the roof deck, installing the new Velux unit with integrated flashing, sealing everything properly, and cleaning up.
If you’re replacing multiple skylights or if we find roof deck damage that needs repair, it might take longer. We’ll know more after the inspection and can give you a realistic timeline before we start. The goal is always to get in, do it right, and get out without dragging the project into multiple days.
We protect your home’s interior with tarps and work efficiently so you’re not left with an open hole in your roof overnight. Once the new skylight is in and sealed, you’re good to go. We’ll walk you through what we did before we leave, and you’ll have all your warranty documentation in hand.
Yes, we install Velux skylights, and we recommend them because they’re built to last in climates like ours. After years of doing this work across Long Island, we’ve seen which brands hold up and which ones don’t. Velux consistently performs better, especially when it comes to flashing systems, seal durability, and energy efficiency.
Velux skylights come with integrated flashing that’s designed to work with the roof, not fight against it. That’s critical in Suffolk County where wind-driven rain and freeze-thaw cycles will find any weak point in the installation. The seals are better, the glass is more energy-efficient, and the warranty is real. You’re looking at up to 10 years on materials, and these units regularly last 15 to 20 years without issues when installed correctly.
Cheaper skylights might save you money upfront, but they often cost more in the long run. The flashing fails sooner, the seals degrade faster, and you’re dealing with leaks or condensation within a few years. We’d rather install something once and know it’s going to perform than come back repeatedly to patch problems with a subpar product.
Yes, if you’re replacing an older single-pane or damaged skylight, you’ll see a noticeable difference in energy costs. Modern Velux skylights with Low-E glass and proper insulation can be up to 35% more energy-efficient than older plastic or single-pane units. That translates to real savings, usually $10 to $15 per month on electricity, depending on the size of the skylight and how much you’re currently losing through it.
The energy savings come from better insulation and better glass. Low-E glass reduces heat transfer, so you’re not losing warmth in winter or letting heat pour in during summer. That means your HVAC system doesn’t have to work as hard to keep the room comfortable. You’ll also reduce your need for artificial lighting during the day, which adds up over time.
If your current skylight is fogged, cracked, or drafty, you’re losing money every month. Replacing it stops that loss immediately. The payback period varies, but most homeowners notice the difference in comfort right away and see it reflected in their utility bills within the first few months.
If your new skylight leaks because of something we did during installation, we come back and fix it at no charge. That’s part of our leak-free guarantee. We stand behind our work, and if there’s an installation-related issue, we’ll make it right.
Skylight leaks after professional installation are rare when the job is done correctly. Most leaks happen because of improper flashing, inadequate sealing, or shortcuts during installation. We don’t take shortcuts. We use integrated Velux flashing systems, high-grade sealants designed for Long Island weather, and proper installation techniques that account for freeze-thaw cycles and wind-driven rain.
You also get the manufacturer’s warranty on the skylight itself, which covers defects in materials for up to 10 years. If something goes wrong with the unit, Velux handles it. Between our installation guarantee and the manufacturer’s product warranty, you’re covered. Just call us if you see any issues, and we’ll get someone out to assess it and take care of it.
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