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 Avon property.
Local Avon 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 Avon skylight leaks.
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 Avon 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.
The repair area is tested before we consider the Skylight Repair visit complete.
They checked attic ventilation too, not just the skylight itself.
— Avon Homeowner
Explained the difference between condensation and an actual leak in terms we understood.
— Avon Homeowner
Replaced a fogged double-pane skylight and reflashed the whole curb properly this time.
— Avon Homeowner
Turned out our fogging was a ventilation issue, not a leak, and they caught it fast.
— Avon Homeowner
Roof Repair Smedway provides Skylight Repair throughout Avon and surrounding Avon, IL communities.
