A leaking skylight is almost always a flashing or seal problem, not a bad skylight itself — our Skylight Repair crews diagnose it correctly before touching anything.
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 Allston, MA licensing and skylight-specific training.
We stock common flashing and seal materials for same-visit Allston Skylight Repair repairs.
You'll know exactly what's being fixed and why before we start.
We check curb flashing, step flashing, and counter-flashing as a full system, not in isolation.
Here's what falls under our Allston Skylight Repair service for skylights.
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.
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 Allston 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.
We test the repair area before considering the Skylight Repair job complete.
They checked attic ventilation too, not just the skylight itself.
— Allston Homeowner
Technician explained exactly where the leak was coming from before starting any work.
— Allston Homeowner
Replaced a fogged double-pane skylight and reflashed the whole curb properly this time.
— Allston Homeowner
They caught a ventilation issue that was actually causing the fogging we thought was a leak.
— Allston Homeowner
Most Allston skylight Skylight Repair requests are scheduled within a few business days.
