Skylights bring in beautiful natural light — until they start letting in water. Dee's Roofing finds out why your skylight is leaking and fixes it right.
A skylight is essentially a hole in your roof, and like a chimney or vent, it depends on proper flashing and sealing to stay watertight. Over time, sealant breaks down in the sun, flashing loosens, and leaves and debris pile up on the uphill side, holding water against the frame. Dee's Roofing provides skylight repair for homes across the Knoxville area.
Not every skylight leak comes from the skylight itself. Sometimes the culprit is flashing, damaged shingles around the frame, or condensation on the inside caused by poor ventilation or humidity. We take the time to find out which one you're dealing with before we start fixing anything.
Depending on what we find, we'll reseal or replace the flashing, repair the surrounding shingles and decking, and make sure water flows around the skylight. The inspection costs you nothing, and we'll explain what we find in plain language.
Most skylight leaks come down to one of these causes.
Loose or improperly installed flashing that lets water past the frame.
Cracked seals around the frame or glass that no longer keep water out.
Leaves trapped on the uphill side that hold water against the skylight.
Moisture forming inside from humidity or poor attic ventilation.
Water from a leaking skylight can stain ceilings, soak drywall, rot the framing around the opening and damage the decking around it.
The good news is that many skylight leaks can be fixed without replacing the skylight. New flashing, resealing and repairing the surrounding roof often solves the problem for good.
If your skylight unit itself is cracked or failing, we'll tell you honestly so you can decide on the best next step.
Here's what a skylight repair from Dee's typically includes.
Failed flashing, aged sealant, debris buildup, or damaged shingles around the frame are the most common causes. Sometimes condensation is mistaken for a leak.
Often, yes. Reflashing and resealing frequently solves the problem.
Condensation usually appears on cold days and covers the glass evenly, while leaks show up during rain and often around the edges. We'll help you figure it out.
When we replace a roof, we reflash skylights as part of the job so they tie into the new roof properly.
Yes. We repair flashing and sealing around skylights on both shingle and metal roofs.
From your first phone call to the final cleanup, here's exactly what to expect when you hire Dee's Roofing and Seamless Gutters.
Call 865-431-9028 or request online. We'll come out, look at the job, answer your questions and give you a fair price — free, with no money up front.
We inspect the whole system, including attic ventilation, and recommend only what your home actually needs — no unnecessary replacements.
Darrell manages the job personally and is on site every day, with long-time crews who've worked alongside him for five to ten-plus years.
We clean up your property thoroughly and recycle the old roofing debris — leaving your home better than we found it.
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