Hear From Our Clients
Your ceiling stays dry during nor’easters. The foggy glass that made your kitchen dim all winter is gone, replaced with clear views and actual daylight. Your heating bill drops because cold air isn’t pouring through gaps around an old frame.
Most skylight problems aren’t about the glass. They’re about flashing that was never installed correctly or sealants that couldn’t handle freeze-thaw cycles. When those fail, water finds its way into your home, and suddenly you’re dealing with stained ceilings, ruined insulation, or worse.
A proper residential skylight replacement fixes the real problem. New flashing designed for Long Island’s coastal climate. Velux skylights with double-pane, Low-E glass that actually insulates. Installation that accounts for salt air, temperature swings, and the kind of storms that hit Hampton Bays every year. You get a skylight that works the way it should have from the start.
Home Team Construction has been handling roof skylight replacement in Hampton Bays and throughout Suffolk County for years. We know what happens when skylights aren’t installed right the first time because we’re the ones homeowners call when things go wrong.
Hampton Bays sits right in the path of coastal storms, freeze-thaw cycles, and salt air that accelerates wear on roofing materials. Your skylight takes all of that directly. We’ve seen what works here and what fails, and we only install systems built to last in this specific climate.
Every installation includes a 10-year leak-free guarantee on our work, plus Velux’s manufacturer warranty. We’re not the cheapest option, and that’s intentional. You’re paying for an installation that won’t need emergency repairs two winters from now.
First, we inspect your current skylight and the roof around it. Most leaks don’t come from the skylight itself—they come from flashing that was cut wrong or sealant that degraded. We document everything with photos so you see exactly what’s failing and why.
Once you approve the work, we schedule installation around weather. Most single skylight replacements take four to six hours depending on roof type and access. We protect your interior with tarps, remove the old unit, inspect the roof deck for any water damage, then install new flashing using step flashing on the sides and continuous flashing at the head and sill.
The new Velux skylight goes in with proper sealing and insulation rated for Long Island winters. We test everything before we leave. You get documentation of the work, warranty information, and a skylight that won’t leak when the next storm rolls through. Most homeowners are surprised how fast the process goes and how much better the natural light looks once the foggy old glass is gone.
Ready to get started?
You get a full tear-out of the old skylight, frame, and flashing. We inspect the roof deck and repair any water damage before the new unit goes in. All new flashing is custom-fit and sealed with materials designed for coastal weather, not generic hardware store products.
Every skylight we install is a Velux unit with double-pane, Low-E glass. These are up to 35% more energy efficient than older plastic skylights, which matters when you’re heating a home through a Hampton Bays winter. The solar-powered models open automatically for ventilation and close when rain hits, which is helpful if you’re not home when a storm moves in.
Installation includes interior and exterior cleanup, disposal of old materials, and a final walkthrough. We don’t leave until you understand how your new skylight operates and what’s covered under warranty. Hampton Bays homes deal with specific challenges—salt air, high winds, and temperature swings that most skylight installers don’t account for. We do, because we’ve been working in this area long enough to know what fails and what lasts.
Most single skylight replacements in Hampton Bays run between $1,500 and $3,500 depending on size, roof type, and whether there’s existing water damage that needs repair. Velux skylights with professional installation typically cost three to four times the price of the unit alone, but that includes proper flashing, waterproofing, and a leak-free guarantee.
If your roof is steep or the skylight is hard to access, that adds time and safety equipment, which affects cost. Flat roof skylights need different flashing systems than sloped roofs, and curb-mounted units cost more than deck-mounted ones. We give you upfront pricing after inspecting your specific situation—no surprises, no hidden fees once we start work.
Financing is available for qualified homeowners. The real cost isn’t the installation—it’s the water damage you’ll pay for if the job isn’t done right. We’ve seen ceiling repairs, insulation replacement, and mold remediation that cost more than the skylight itself. You’re better off doing it once and doing it right.
Most single skylight replacements take four to six hours from start to finish, weather permitting. We typically complete the work in one day unless we find unexpected roof damage that needs attention before the new skylight goes in.
The timeline depends on your roof type and how accessible the skylight is. A straightforward replacement on a sloped asphalt shingle roof goes faster than a flat roof installation that requires custom curb mounting. If we’re replacing multiple skylights or dealing with an older home where the roof deck needs reinforcement, that adds time.
We schedule installations during stable weather windows because we’re opening your roof to the elements. Spring and fall are ideal in Hampton Bays—fewer surprise thunderstorms than summer, no ice like winter. We protect your interior with tarps and work efficiently to minimize how long your home is exposed. You’ll have a functional, sealed skylight by the end of the day.
Not if it’s installed correctly. About 75% of skylight leaks don’t come from the skylight itself—they come from improper flashing installation or degraded sealants around the frame. That’s why we replace all flashing with every skylight, even if the old flashing looks okay.
In Suffolk County’s freeze-thaw cycles, water gets into small gaps, freezes, expands, and creates larger openings. Most skylight installations use standard flashing kits that aren’t designed for Long Island’s coastal climate. We use step flashing around the sides and continuous flashing at the head and sill, all sealed with high-grade materials that handle salt air and temperature swings.
Every skylight replacement comes with our 10-year installation warranty. If it leaks because of our work, we fix it at no cost. Velux also warrants their products for up to 30 years depending on the model. You’re covered from every angle. The skylight leaks stop when the installation is done right from the beginning.
If your skylight is over 15 years old, replacement makes more sense than repair. The seals, hardware, and flashing are all wearing out at the same time, so fixing one problem now means you’ll be fixing another one next year.
We can repair specific issues—replace cracked glass, reseal flashing, fix a broken operator—but most older skylights have multiple problems happening at once. Foggy glass means the seal failed. Leaks mean the flashing is compromised. Drafts mean the frame isn’t sealing properly. At that point, you’re paying for repairs on a unit that’s going to keep failing.
Newer Velux skylights are significantly more energy efficient than units installed 15 or 20 years ago. You’ll save on heating and cooling costs, get better natural light, and stop worrying about leaks every time it rains. We’ll inspect your skylight and give you an honest assessment—sometimes a repair makes sense, but usually replacement is the smarter long-term investment for Hampton Bays homeowners.
Yes. We provide 24/7 emergency skylight repair services throughout Long Island. Skylight leaks can cause serious water damage quickly, especially during storms, and waiting until Monday morning isn’t always an option.
Our emergency service includes temporary leak stopping measures—tarping, sealing, and interior protection—to prevent further damage until we can complete permanent repairs. Weather sometimes delays full replacement work, but we can at least stop water from pouring into your home while conditions are bad.
Most emergency calls come during or right after major storms when an old skylight finally gives out completely. If you’re dealing with active leaking, don’t wait. Water damage gets worse fast, and your homeowner’s insurance may not cover damage that happened because you delayed repairs. Call us, and we’ll get someone out to assess the situation and stop the immediate problem.
We install Velux skylights because they’re engineered for climates like ours and backed by real warranties. Their double-pane glass reduces heat loss in winter and keeps homes cooler in summer, which matters when you’re dealing with Hampton Bays temperature swings.
Velux offers fixed skylights, manual venting skylights, and solar-powered venting models. The solar-powered units are popular in Hampton Bays because they open automatically for ventilation and close when rain sensors detect moisture. You don’t have to be home to protect your interior when a storm rolls in unexpectedly.
We don’t install cheap plastic dome skylights or no-name brands that won’t hold up to coastal weather. Velux has been manufacturing skylights for over 80 years, and their products are designed for the kind of conditions Long Island throws at them—salt air, nor’easters, freeze-thaw cycles, and high winds. You’re getting a skylight that’s built to last decades, not just a few years.
Local Resources
Useful Links
Other Services we provide in Hampton Bays
