Leaking Skylight Removed and Roof Sealed the Right Way

Skylights are one of those things that seem great until they start leaking. And when they do, the damage doesn't stay contained to the skylight itself. Water gets under the flashing, works into the sheathing, and before you know it you've got a much bigger problem on your hands than a dripping ceiling.

Here's what we were working with on this one - a skylight that had been leaking and needed to go. The right call wasn't to patch around it and hope for the best. We pulled the skylight out completely, sheathed over the opening, and did a proper spot repair to get everything sealed back up tight. No shortcuts.

That process matters more than people realize. When you remove a skylight and just slap some shingles over it without addressing the sheathing underneath, you're setting up for failure down the road. Doing it right means the new surface integrates cleanly with the existing roof and holds up long-term. That's the standard we hold ourselves to on every roof repair and maintenance job we take on.

Roof leaks have a way of getting worse faster than homeowners expect. A small problem area left alone through a few rainstorms can turn into rotted decking, mold, and interior damage that costs significantly more to fix. Getting eyes on it early - and getting it fixed the right way the first time - is always the smarter move.