Residential Roofing

Skylight Installation and Repair in North County

Skylights are one of the most common leak points on a tile roof, and almost never because of the glass. Water gets in around the flashing that ties the skylight into the roof, or through a seal that's given up after years of coastal UV. We fix the connection, not just the caulk line someone smeared over the last time.

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We also install new skylights on North County homes that want more natural light without windows, which suits a lot of the interior hallways and baths in the Mediterranean-style homes here. Done right, with proper flashing woven into the tile, a skylight stays dry for decades.

When you need skylight installation & repair

Water staining on the ceiling around a skylight
Condensation collecting inside the skylight glass
A cracked, fogged, or failed skylight dome or pane
Old acrylic bubble skylights gone brittle and yellow
Adding daylight to a dark hall, bath, or kitchen
Replacing skylights during a re-roof
Drafts or seal failure around the frame
A skylight someone flashed poorly that keeps leaking

What we do

Determine whether the leak is the unit or the flashing
Remove surrounding tile to access the curb and flashing
Replace failed flashing and weave new metal into the roof
Reset or replace the skylight unit as needed
Reseal and re-lay tile around the opening
Cut and frame new openings for added skylights
Install curb-mounted or deck-mounted units correctly
Water-test the finished install before we leave

Roof types & materials

Fixed and venting skylights
Curb-mounted and deck-mounted units
Tubular daylight devices for tight spaces
Replacement flashing kits matched to the roof
Tile-integrated flashing details

Quick Answer

My skylight is leaking. Do I need to replace the whole thing?

Usually not. Most skylight leaks come from failed flashing where the unit meets the roof, not from the skylight itself, so re-flashing often solves it. Full replacement is only needed when the glass, seals, or frame have actually failed.

Skylight work connects with these related roofing services.

Roof Repair Roof Leak Repair Roof Replacement Shingle Roofing Flat Roof Repair

Reviews

What customers value about working with us

We publish verified reviews here as customers post them, rather than writing our own. Here is what people in North County San Diego tell us matters most.

Clear written estimatesItemized and explained, with no pressure.

Careful tile workProfile-matched re-roofs that keep HOAs happy.

Clean, respectful crewsProtected landscaping and a tidy site.

Fast leak responseActive leaks and storm damage get prioritized.

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Skylight Installation & Repair questions, answered

Why do skylights leak so often on tile roofs?

Skylights interrupt the roof's water shedding, so everything depends on the flashing detail. On tile it's easy to do poorly, and coastal UV wears seals over time, so flashing is the usual culprit.

Can you add a skylight to my tile roof?

Yes. We cut and frame the opening, install the unit, and weave new flashing into the surrounding tile so it stays weather-tight.

Are older bubble skylights worth repairing?

Often not. Old acrylic domes go brittle and yellow, and replacing them with a modern flashed unit usually solves both the look and the leaking.

Will a new skylight leak eventually?

Not if it's flashed correctly. A properly installed, tile-integrated skylight stays dry for decades. Leaks come from shortcuts in the flashing, not the concept.

Do you replace skylights during a re-roof?

It's the smart time to do it, since the roof is already open around the unit and integrating new flashing is straightforward.

Get skylight installation & repair done right

Free inspection and an honest estimate from a local North County crew.

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Roofing guides

Guides on this service

Adding a Skylight to a Tile Roof Without Creating a Leak →Why Skylights Leak: It's the Flashing, Not the Glass →

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