Skylight Repair in Antioch, CA
Skylights leak. It's the most common thing about them, and it's almost never the skylight itself. It's the flashing around it, or the seal that's dried out, or the way the roofing was laid back around it when it was installed. The water shows up inside — a stain on the ceiling, a drip in heavy rain — and everyone blames the skylight. Most of the time, the skylight is fine. The installation isn't.
Skylight repair in Antioch, CA is about finding the actual problem and fixing it, not smearing sealant around the edge and hoping for the best. Sealant over a failed flashing is a repair that lasts until the next rain.
What goes wrong with skylights
- Flashing failure — the most common cause. Step flashing lifts, corrodes, or was never done right.
- Seal failure — the rubber seal around the glass dries out and shrinks.
- Cracked glazing — from hail, a branch, or age.
- Condensation — looks like a leak, but it's moisture from inside the house condensing on cold glass.
- Roofing laid wrong around the skylight — water runs under the flashing instead of over it.
Is it a leak, or condensation?
This matters, because the fix is completely different. A leak shows up when it rains, and the water is coming from outside. Condensation shows up in cold weather, when warm, damp air inside the house hits the cold glass — and the fix is ventilation, not roofing. A provider who looks at a skylight should be able to tell the difference, and if they can't, get a second opinion before you pay for a repair you don't need.
What happens when you call
Ring (661) 527-8933 and tell us the skylight is leaking. We connect you with an independent local roofing provider in Antioch. They inspect the skylight — the glass, the seal, the flashing, and the roofing around it — and work out where the water is actually coming from. Then a written scope and price for the repair: reseal, reflash, replace the glazing, or replace the whole unit if it's past saving. You decide. We're the referral service; the provider does the work.
Skylights and Antioch weather
Hot summers dry out seals and flashing. Delta wind drives rain sideways into the flashing. Winter rain is what exposes the problem. A skylight that's been through a few Antioch summers without a check is worth looking at before winter — especially if it's old, or if the flashing was done by whoever installed it rather than a roofer.
What does it cost?
It depends on what's wrong. A reseal is a small job. Reflashing is bigger. Replacing the glazing or the whole unit is bigger still. The provider should give you a written estimate after inspection, and explain whether a repair will do or whether the unit needs replacing.
When to call
As soon as you see a stain or a drip around a skylight. Skylight leaks don't get better on their own, and the water can damage the ceiling and the roof deck around the opening. If water is coming in fast, say so when you call — that's urgent.
Call now: (661) 527-8933 — describe the problem and your Antioch address, and we will connect you with a local roofing provider who can inspect it and give you a written estimate.
Related roofing services in Antioch
For the bigger picture, see local roofing services in Antioch. Skylight Installation in Antioch Roof Leak Repair in Antioch Roof Flashing Repair in Antioch may also be relevant, depending on what the provider finds on your roof.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my skylight leak only in heavy rain?
Because the problem is usually the flashing, and flashing only fails when there's enough water running over it. Light rain doesn't overwhelm it. Heavy rain does. An inspection can find the detail that fails under heavy flow.
Can a skylight be repaired, or does it need replacing?
Most skylight problems can be repaired — resealing, reflashing, or replacing the glazing. If the frame is rotten or the unit is very old, replacement may be the better option. The provider can tell you after inspecting it.
Is condensation on my skylight a leak?
Not necessarily. Condensation forms when warm, damp air inside hits cold glass — it looks like a leak but the water is coming from inside, not outside. A provider can tell the difference, and the fix is usually ventilation, not roofing.