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You wake up to natural light streaming through your skylight—no water stains, no buckets during storms, no anxiety every time it rains hard. Your energy bills drop because modern skylights actually insulate instead of letting your heating and cooling escape through old, drafty units.
The difference is in the details most contractors skip. Proper flashing that channels water away from the opening. Quality sealants that flex with temperature changes. Installation techniques that account for Long Island’s freeze-thaw cycles and coastal humidity.
Your home feels brighter and more spacious. More importantly, you get genuine peace of mind. When we replace your skylight, it’s done right the first time with materials and methods that last decades, not years.
We’ve been handling skylight replacements in Riverhead and Suffolk County for over 15 years. We’re a family-owned company that understands exactly what Long Island weather does to skylights—and how to build installations that handle it.
We’ve seen every type of skylight failure, from corroded flashing on 1980s installations to improperly sealed units that leak within five years. That experience shapes how we approach every replacement: address the root cause, not just the symptoms.
Our customers come back to us for multiple projects because we do what we say we’ll do. No surprises, no shortcuts, no leaving jobs half-finished. Just quality work backed by proper licensing, full insurance, and our leak-free guarantee.
We start with a thorough inspection of your existing skylight and roof structure. Most leaks aren’t just skylight problems—they’re installation problems. We identify what’s actually causing the issue before proposing solutions.
During removal, we carefully assess the roof opening for any water damage or structural concerns. If we find rot or compromised framing, we address it completely. No temporary patches that fail in six months.
Installation involves proper flashing integration, quality sealants designed for coastal climates, and testing every seal before we consider the job complete. We clean up thoroughly and provide maintenance guidance so your new skylight performs well for decades.
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Every skylight replacement includes VELUX premium materials, professional-grade flashing systems, and our comprehensive leak-free guarantee. We handle all necessary permits and coordinate inspections with Riverhead building requirements.
Your installation comes with manufacturer warranties up to 30 years on materials and up to 10 years on our labor. We also provide detailed care instructions and maintenance schedules to protect your investment.
Riverhead homeowners benefit from our deep understanding of local building codes and weather patterns. We know how coastal humidity affects different skylight materials and adjust our installation approach accordingly. Many of our local customers are replacing skylights from the 1980s and 1990s—we bring everything up to current standards while dramatically improving energy efficiency.
Most single skylight replacements take one full day, weather permitting. We start early morning and typically finish by late afternoon, including complete cleanup.
If we discover structural damage during removal—which happens with roughly one in three older skylights—repairs might extend the project to two days. We never leave your home exposed overnight and always have temporary weather protection ready.
From initial assessment to final inspection, the entire process usually takes 5-7 business days. This includes permit processing time and any required municipal inspections. We coordinate all scheduling to minimize disruption to your daily routine.
Long Island’s coastal environment is particularly hard on skylights. Salt air corrodes metal flashing, freeze-thaw cycles stress sealants, and high humidity causes condensation problems that many installations don’t handle properly.
The biggest issue we see is inadequate flashing that seemed fine when installed but fails after 10-15 years of weather exposure. Many contractors use standard flashing techniques that work inland but don’t account for coastal conditions.
Poor drainage design is another major cause. Water needs clear pathways away from the skylight opening, especially during ice dam formation in winter. Our installations address these Long Island-specific challenges from the start.
If your skylight is over 15 years old and leaking, replacement usually makes more financial sense than repair. Repair costs often run 60-70% of replacement cost, but you’re left with an aging unit likely to develop other problems soon.
Modern VELUX skylights are dramatically more energy-efficient than older units. The energy savings alone often justify replacement costs over 7-10 years, especially for skylights installed before 2000.
We’ve seen homeowners spend thousands on repeated repairs over 3-4 years, then replace anyway. Starting with quality replacement eliminates that cycle and gives you decades of trouble-free performance.
VELUX provides up to 30 years warranty on skylight materials, and we back our installation work with up to 10 years labor warranty. Most importantly, we guarantee leak-free performance—if your new skylight leaks due to installation issues, we fix it immediately at no charge.
Our warranty covers both materials and labor for leak-related problems. We provide detailed warranty documentation and maintain service records for easy claims processing if needed.
We’ve been in business over 15 years and maintain our 5.0-star rating by standing behind every installation. Unlike contractors who disappear after a few years, we’re here for the long term to honor our commitments.
Quality skylight replacement in Riverhead typically ranges from $1,200-$3,500, depending on skylight size, roof complexity, and any structural repairs needed. This includes complete removal, proper installation, and thorough cleanup.
Flat roof installations cost more due to specialized flashing requirements. Larger skylights or those requiring roof modifications will be toward the higher end. We provide detailed written estimates that clearly break down all costs.
Remember that skylight replacement is a long-term investment. Cheap installations often cost more over time due to leaks, energy loss, and repeated service calls. Our pricing reflects quality materials and professional techniques that prevent these problems.
VELUX skylights consistently outperform other brands in Long Island’s challenging climate. Their multi-layer glass, advanced weatherstripping, and corrosion-resistant flashing systems are specifically designed for coastal environments like ours.
After 15+ years installing various brands, we’ve seen VELUX units maintain their seals and energy efficiency much longer than competitors. Their warranty support is also excellent—they actually honor their commitments when issues arise.
Other brands might seem cheaper initially, but VELUX’s proven longevity and superior warranty coverage make them the smart long-term choice. We install what we’d put on our own homes, and that’s consistently VELUX.
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