A skylight leak in Chicago metro is nearly always the flashing rather than the glass.
At a glance
- Replace a skylight while the roof is off. Doing it later costs far more.
- A proper flashing kit made for that unit beats any amount of sealant.
- Condensation running down the inside is a ventilation problem, not a leak.
- Most skylights have a service life shorter than the roof around them.
Highly rated roofers across the county
Ranked by rating and review count. Call two or three before you decide.
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TTLC Inc.
4.9 from 1,069 reviews
Highly reviewedOpen 24 hours20 years in businessStreet address on fileWebsite
Proliance General Contractors & Roofing
4.8 from 637 reviews
Highly reviewed20 years in business
Countryside Roofing Siding and Windows, Inc.
4.8 from 537 reviews
Highly reviewed50 years in businessStreet address on fileWebsite
C&N Construction Inc.
4.6 from 627 reviews
10 years in businessStreet address on fileWebsite
M&M Home Remodeling Services - Arlington Heights
4.8 from 448 reviews
Highly reviewed50 years in businessStreet address on fileWebsite
Skyline Exteriors & Construction, PLLC
4.9 from 312 reviews
Highly reviewedStreet address on fileWebsite
Global Exterior Experts
4.8 from 341 reviews
Highly reviewed15 years in businessStreet address on fileWebsite
Gutters Wilson Installation Roofing Siding Service
5.0 from 269 reviews
Highly reviewed10 years in businessStreet address on fileWebsite
Anchor Point Roofing
5.0 from 260 reviews
Highly reviewedOpen 24 hoursStreet address on fileWebsite
Common questions
Should I replace a skylight during a reroof
If it is more than about fifteen years old, yes. Doing it later means opening a new roof you just paid for.
Why does my skylight drip only in winter
That is usually condensation rather than a leak. Cold glass plus humid indoor air makes water on the inside.
Can a leaking skylight be repaired
Sometimes, if the flashing is intact and the seal failed. Often the honest answer is that the unit is at the end of its life.