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You shouldn’t have to choose between natural light and protecting your home. When your skylight replacement is done right, you get gorgeous sunshine streaming into your Southampton home without a single worry about the next rainstorm.
No more racing upstairs when you hear thunder. No more explaining water stains to guests. No more expensive repairs to ceilings, walls, and furniture that shouldn’t have gotten wet in the first place.
Just reliable, leak-free performance that handles everything Long Island weather throws at it, while making your rooms feel bigger, brighter, and more valuable.
Home Team Construction has been solving Southampton homeowners’ skylight problems for years. We’ve seen what coastal weather does to skylights—salt air that corrodes flashing, winter storms that test every seal, summer heat that expands materials until gaps appear.
Most importantly, we’ve seen the expensive damage that happens when skylights fail. Water damage that costs thousands. Mold problems that could have been prevented. Energy bills that climb because old skylights leak conditioned air.
That’s exactly why we focus on getting it right the first time. Quality materials, proper installation techniques, and the experience that comes from working on hundreds of Southampton homes just like yours.
We start by figuring out exactly what’s wrong with your current skylight. Sometimes it’s obvious—water stains, visible damage, or condensation you can see between the glass panes. Other times, the real problem is hidden in flashing or installation details that only experience can spot.
Once we know what you’re dealing with, we’ll explain your options in plain English. Maybe you need complete skylight replacement. Maybe the unit is fine but the flashing needs work. We’ll tell you the truth about what makes sense for your situation and budget.
Installation day means protecting your interior, removing the old unit carefully, and installing your replacement using the techniques that actually prevent leaks. We clean up completely and test everything before calling the job done.
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Whether you’re dealing with an old Velux skylight that’s finally giving up, a generic unit that never worked right, or you want to upgrade to modern energy-efficient models, we handle skylight replacement for every situation Southampton homeowners face.
Living near the coast creates specific challenges for skylights. Salt air accelerates corrosion. Winter storms test every seal and flashing joint. Summer heat cycles expand and contract materials in ways that create gaps over time if the installation wasn’t done properly.
We account for all of this when we install your replacement. Proper underlayment that handles wind-driven rain. Corrosion-resistant flashing that lasts. Quality sealants that stay flexible through temperature swings. The installation details that ensure your new skylight works perfectly for decades.
Water stains around your skylight, condensation between glass panes, or actual dripping during rain all signal it’s time for professional evaluation. Small problems like loose flashing or worn sealant can often be repaired affordably—typically $450-$1,000 depending on what’s wrong.
But if your skylight is over 15-20 years old, has multiple leak points, or the glass itself is fogged or cracked, replacement usually makes more financial sense. Trying to patch up a fundamentally failing skylight often leads to recurring problems and higher costs over time.
We’ll give you an honest assessment of whether repair or replacement makes sense for your specific situation, without trying to sell you something you don’t need.
Velux backs their skylights with a 10-year no-leak guarantee, which tells you something about their confidence in the product. They’re engineered specifically to handle thermal expansion and contraction that happens in climates like Long Island’s, with quality seals and flashing systems that stay watertight.
For Southampton homes, this reliability matters because skylight leaks can cause expensive damage to interior finishes, furniture, and structural components. Velux skylights also deliver better energy efficiency than older models, which helps with both heating and cooling costs year-round.
The key is proper installation. Even the best skylight will leak if it’s not installed correctly, which is why we follow Velux specifications exactly and use their recommended flashing kits for your specific roof type.
Most single skylight replacements are completed in one day, weather permitting. We schedule installation for dry weather to protect your home interior during the work, and we won’t leave your roof open overnight under any circumstances.
Timeline depends on factors like roof accessibility, the condition of your existing opening, and whether any structural modifications are needed. Multiple skylights or underlying roof damage might require an additional day, but we’ll explain the timeline upfront.
We always protect your interior with tarps and coverings during work. If weather becomes an issue during installation, we have temporary weatherproofing methods to keep your home completely dry until we can finish safely.
Yes, replacing old leaky skylights typically cuts energy costs in two ways. Modern skylights have much better seals that prevent conditioned air from escaping—something that was likely happening with your old unit even if you didn’t notice obvious drafts.
Quality skylights also reduce your need for artificial lighting during daylight hours. In Southampton homes with good southern exposure, this makes a noticeable difference in electricity usage, especially during shorter winter days when lights would otherwise run more frequently.
Energy savings are most dramatic when replacing very old skylights that have lost seal integrity. Modern double or triple-pane units with Low-E coatings also help control heat gain in summer and heat loss in winter.
Properly installed skylights don’t leak, period. If you experience any leaks during the first rain after installation, that indicates an installation problem we’ll fix immediately at no charge to you.
We guarantee our installation work and use quality materials designed to last decades. If any issues develop due to our workmanship, we’ll return to correct them quickly because skylight leaks can cause expensive damage if not addressed promptly.
Most skylight leaks stem from improper installation or using incorrect flashing for the roof type. We follow manufacturer specifications exactly and use the right materials for your specific roof pitch, type, and local weather conditions.
We can replace skylights during mild winter weather, but we’re selective about timing to protect your home. We need at least a few hours of dry weather to complete installation safely without exposing your interior to moisture.
Winter replacement actually has advantages—you’ll immediately notice improved energy efficiency, and scheduling is typically more flexible. We take extra precautions during cold weather installation, including cold-weather sealants and proper curing time.
If your skylight is leaking during winter, don’t wait until spring if weather allows replacement. Every storm that hits a leaky skylight causes more interior damage, and problems typically worsen over time rather than resolve themselves.
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