Skylight repair · Okanagan & Interior BC
Skylight Repair for Leaks Around the Opening
A skylight should bring in daylight—not water. We diagnose whether the leak is coming from the skylight unit, curb, flashing, surrounding shingles, condensation or the roof opening itself before recommending the right repair.
Skylights are roof penetrations
A skylight is one of the most detailed openings in your roof.
The glass, frame, curb, flashing and surrounding shingles all have to work together. A bead of caulking can hide the symptom while the real water path remains active.
Find the actual source
Water can enter at the unit, flashing, curb, shingles or even from attic condensation.
Repair or replace the unit
Some leaks are roof-detail problems, while cracked or failed skylights may need replacement.
Waterproof the opening
The curb and roof deck need membrane and flashing details that guide water around the skylight.
Skylight repair services
Repair the roof connection. Replace the unit when needed.
We approach skylight leaks as a complete roof-opening detail, not just a glass or sealant problem.
Skylight Leak Assessment
We determine whether the visible leak is from the unit, curb, flashing, roof deck or surrounding shingles.
Skylight Replacement
Failed, cracked or outdated units can be replaced when repair is not a long-term solution.
Curb Repair or Build-Up
Damaged, low or poorly built curbs are corrected so the skylight has a stable waterproof base.
Ice & Water Shield
Self-adhered membrane is installed around the curb and vulnerable roof opening.
Step & Backpan Flashing
Metal flashing is integrated so water is directed around the skylight, not into the opening.
Shingle Reinstatement
Surrounding shingles are reset or replaced to integrate the repaired detail with the existing roof.
Why skylights leak
The glass is only one part of the skylight system.
A skylight leak can come from a failed unit, missing flashing, poor curb construction, old caulking, damaged shingles or moisture problems that are mistaken for roof leaks.
Our skylight repair process
The opening is waterproofed as a complete roofing detail.
The repair sequence depends on whether the skylight itself is reusable, but the roof connection always matters.
Diagnose the source
We inspect interior staining, the skylight, roof surface, curb, flashing and surrounding shingles.
Open the roof area
Surrounding shingles and old flashing are lifted or removed as needed to expose the real detail.
Inspect the curb and deck
The curb, sheathing and nearby roof materials are checked for rot, poor construction or previous patching.
Waterproof the opening
Ice and water shield is installed to protect the curb and surrounding roof deck.
Install flashing or unit
The skylight is reset or replaced, then flashed to shed water correctly.
Restore and document
Shingles are reinstalled and the finished detail is documented with photos where appropriate.
Repair or replacement?
A leaking skylight does not automatically require replacement.
The decision depends on whether the unit has failed or whether the problem is in the roofing detail around it.
A targeted repair can make sense when
Repair can make sense when the skylight unit is sound and the leak is coming from the surrounding roof detail.
- Unit is not cracked or failed
- Curb can be corrected
- Surrounding shingles are repairable
- Leak source is flashing-related
Replacement or a larger scope may be better when
Replacement is often better when the skylight itself is old, damaged or no longer worth rebuilding around.
- Failed glass or frame
- Cracked dome or unit
- Old skylight near end of life
- Curb or deck damage requiring rebuild
Contact Service Area
Skylight Repair across the Okanagan and Interior BC.
This service-area list is intentionally placed near the contact section rather than featured in the hero. It keeps the page focused on the repair problem while still making the broader West Country Roofing coverage clear.
Questions, answered
Skylight repair FAQ
Straight answers about the opening above your ceiling.
Can a leaking skylight be repaired?
Yes, if the skylight unit is sound and the leak is caused by the roof connection, flashing or surrounding shingles.
When should a skylight be replaced?
Replacement is usually recommended when the skylight unit is cracked, failed, outdated or not worth rebuilding around.
Is caulking a skylight enough?
Usually no. Caulking can be temporary, but the curb, flashing and roof tie-in need to be correct.
Could condensation be causing the stain?
Yes. Interior moisture can sometimes look like a roof leak, so diagnosis matters before repair work begins.
A skylight leak deserves more than another bead of caulking.
Request a skylight repair assessment so the unit, curb, flashing and surrounding roof detail can be checked properly.