How Much Does Skylight Repair Cost?

Skylights are decorative pieces that enhance a home’s curb appeal, however, like everything else in homes, they can have issues that require to be fixed. A common homeowner dissatisfaction is the appearance of a severe leak around a professionally installed skylight. Even a miniscule leak could cause water damage to the roof, attic space, insulation, materials in the ceiling, and the interior of the home underneath the leak. Because of this, when a leak is noticed near a skylight, professional involvement is key.

On average, homeowners spend around $300 to $500 for skylight repair. Many homeowners spend around $400 to replace the seals and flashing. On the lower end, you are going to pay around $100 for flashing or dome repairs. On the high end, you can pay up to $1,925 to replace the whole unit, including the cost of removing the old one.

Cost to Repair Skylight

Usually, estimates are for BASIC work carried out in serviceable conditions by a qualified professional using likewise materials. Work not mentioned in this post and/or work done by a master craftsman, using high quality materials and project supervision is going to result in higher costs!

These estimates are not a substitute for written quotes from trade professionals. It is strongly recommended that you get a hold of trustworthy professionals for accurate evaluations of the work required and costs for your skylight – prior to making any decisions or commitments. The cost estimate includes:

Costs for materials / equipment delivery to and roofing professional transportation to and from the work site.
Costs for preparing the job site for Skylight Repair, including costs to safeguard existing structure(s), finishes, materials, and parts.
Labor set-up time, mobilization time and minimum hourly charges that are generally included for smaller Skylight Repair projects.

The cost estimate does not include:

Costs for the removal, relocation, repairing, or altering of existing framing, surfaces, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems – or bringing those systems up to building code.
Costs for the testing and remediation of hazardous materials (such as asbestos, lead, etc.).
General contractor expenditure and markup for organizing and overseeing the Skylight Repair. Add 13% to 22% to the total cost above when a general contractor is going to supervise this project.
Materials and supplies sales tax.
Permit or inspections fees (or portion there by) required by your local building department for your entire project.

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