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.
A proper Skylight Repair diagnosis takes a few extra minutes but saves you from paying for the wrong fix.
Insurance documentation available before work begins on any East Galesburg property.
Local East Galesburg dispatch means most Skylight Repair calls get scheduled within a few days.
You'll know exactly what's being fixed and why before we start.
Moisture meters help confirm whether a leak is active or residual before recommending a fix.
Not sure if it's a leak or condensation? Describe what you're seeing when you call and we'll guide the diagnosis.
Cracked or corroded flashing around the skylight curb is the most common source of East Galesburg skylight leaks.
Degraded rubber seals let water in around the glass or dome even when flashing is intact.
Fogging or dripping isn't always a leak — condensation from poor ventilation can mimic leak symptoms.
Replacement units are properly flashed and sealed, not just dropped into the old opening.
Adding a skylight to a East Galesburg 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.
Tell us what you're seeing — dripping, fogging, or visible flashing damage — and we'll schedule accordingly.
A technician inspects the flashing, seals, and surrounding roof deck around your East Galesburg skylight.
You receive a written estimate specifying whether the fix is flashing, seals, or unit replacement.
The repair is completed the same visit whenever possible, with a workmanship guarantee on the fix.
Thought we needed a whole new skylight, turned out to be a flashing fix that cost way less.
— East Galesburg Homeowner
Old skylight had degraded seals letting water in around the edges. Reseal fixed it completely.
— East Galesburg Homeowner
Replaced a fogged double-pane skylight and reflashed the whole curb properly this time.
— East Galesburg Homeowner
Turned out our fogging was a ventilation issue, not a leak, and they caught it fast.
— East Galesburg Homeowner
Roof Repair Smedway provides Skylight Repair throughout East Galesburg and surrounding East Galesburg, IL communities.
