We also check attic ventilation near the skylight opening, since poor airflow often contributes to the condensation issues homeowners mistake for leaks.
Most skylight leaks trace back to the flashing around the curb, not the glass or dome itself — a detail general roofers sometimes miss.
We also check the surrounding shingles and decking while we're up there, since a skylight issue sometimes points to a broader roof concern.
Insurance documentation available before work begins on any Glen Dale property.
We carry common flashing and seal materials to handle most repairs in one visit.
You'll know exactly what's being fixed and why before we start.
Moisture meters help confirm whether a Skylight Repair issue is active or residual.
Skylight issues cover a specific range of leak and seal problems — here's our Skylight Repair scope.
We re-flash the full perimeter, not just the section that's visibly failing.
Degraded rubber seals let water in around the glass or dome even when flashing is intact.
We diagnose whether it's actually water intrusion or a ventilation issue before recommending a repair.
When the skylight unit itself has failed — cracked glass, fogged double-pane seals — we replace it to current code.
Adding a skylight to a Glen Dale home involves structural and flashing considerations beyond just cutting a hole in the roof.
Poor attic ventilation near a skylight opening often causes the condensation homeowners mistake for a leak.
Skylight Skylight Repair visits are usually quick, but we still check the full flashing system before quoting anything.
We check the full flashing system, not just the section that looks obviously damaged.
We explain the actual cause of the issue before quoting any Skylight Repair repair.
We test the repair area before considering the Skylight Repair job complete.
Thought we needed a whole new skylight, turned out to be a flashing fix that cost way less.
— Glen Dale Homeowner
Explained the difference between condensation and an actual leak in terms we understood.
— Glen Dale Homeowner
Replaced a fogged double-pane skylight and reflashed the whole curb properly this time.
— Glen Dale Homeowner
They caught a ventilation issue that was actually causing the fogging we thought was a leak.
— Glen Dale Homeowner
Roof Repair Smedway provides Skylight Repair throughout Glen Dale and surrounding Glen Dale, WV communities.
