Crane Roofing

Skylights are designed to bring light and sun into your home. They are a great asset for any home. But skylights can often come with some problems. Not only do they let the sun in – but they are also an easy place for rain to leak into your home.

Quite often we need to repair skylights long before you need a whole new roof. There are various reasons why your skylight may be leaking. Since skylights are often located in very high ceilings it is difficult to tell exactly what the problem is or where the leak originates. Even if you dare to climb up on your roof to try to check it out you may not be able to determine the problem.

Finding Roof Leaks near your Skylights

Leaking skylights can be caused by damaged or dried out caulking, faulty installation, or flashing that was improperly installed. If the shingles around the skylight are damaged it could be letting the rain in near the skylight. Even if the damage is not right at the skylight the rain may find the closest place to enter and that could very likely be your skylight.

In the winter snow and ice can build up around the skylight and cause water to seep into your home through the skylight. This is a common problem we see during the winter months.

At the first sign of your ceiling being stained or worse yet water dripping down you will need to immediately take action to get your leak fixed before damage becomes even worse and more costly. Since it is difficult to sometimes locate the source calling an expert is a must. A roofing professional can take a look and find out what is the problem.

Working on a roof yourself can be quite dangerous – especially when the roof is wet. Be careful inspecting any damage. We’ll be happy to take a look at your leak and get your home water-tight again.