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.
Every Skylight Repair technician carries current Rochester, MN licensing and skylight-specific training.
Local Rochester dispatch means most Skylight Repair calls get scheduled within a few days.
Flashing, seal, and replacement costs are quoted separately, not bundled together.
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.
Seal replacement is often a faster, cheaper fix than homeowners expect before calling.
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 Rochester 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.
Technicians check flashing, seals, and surrounding decking as one connected system.
We explain the actual cause of the issue before quoting any Skylight Repair repair.
The repair area is tested before we consider the Skylight Repair visit complete.
They checked attic ventilation too, not just the skylight itself.
— Rochester Homeowner
Old skylight had degraded seals letting water in around the edges. Reseal fixed it completely.
— Rochester Homeowner
Cleaned up thoroughly after the flashing work, no mess left behind.
— Rochester Homeowner
Turned out our fogging was a ventilation issue, not a leak, and they caught it fast.
— Rochester Homeowner
Roof Repair Smedway provides Skylight Repair throughout Rochester and surrounding Rochester, MN communities.
