Residential & Commercial Skylights
Skylight Installation, Repair & Replacement in Phoenix & Scottsdale
From a single leaking dome over a kitchen to a warehouse roof lined with unit skylights, Tip Top Roofing Service handles skylight replacement, leak repair, refurbishment and new installation across the Valley. Because we are a roofing contractor first, every skylight is flashed and sealed into the roof system around it, not just set in place. Licensed under ROC #355034, with free, itemized estimates.
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Residential Skylight Services
A skylight is one of the few places where a hole is cut straight through the roof on purpose, so most of the trouble homeowners call us about starts at the edges rather than in the glazing itself. We look at the opening, the curb, the flashing and the surrounding roof covering together, then recommend the smallest fix that will actually keep water out through the next monsoon.
New Skylight Installation
We frame the opening between rafters or trusses, build or set the curb, and tie the unit into the underlayment so a hallway, bath or kitchen gets daylight without a weak spot. See skylight installation in Phoenix.
Skylight Replacement
Old units with clouded lenses, broken seals or rusted frames come out and a modern unit goes in, usually in the same opening with fresh flashing. Details are on our Phoenix roof skylight replacement page.
Leak Repair
We trace stains back to curb flashing, dried-out sealant, a cracked acrylic dome or a failed glazing gasket, then repair the actual entry point. More on skylight leak repair in Phoenix.
Tubular Skylights
Solar tubes bring light into closets, laundry rooms and interior baths through a small roof penetration, which keeps the flashing simple and limits heat gain.
Commercial Skylight Repair, Renovation and Replacement
Warehouses, shops, churches and office buildings across Phoenix often carry dozens of skylights on one low-slope roof, many of them original to the building. When those units age out, a building owner usually faces the same question we hear on homes, only multiplied: renovate the existing skylights or replace them as a group. We walk the roof, count and photograph each unit, and give you a written plan you can phase over time if needed.
Unit Skylight Replacement
Prefabricated unit skylights are swapped one for one on existing curbs where the curbs are sound, or on new curbs where wood has rotted or the height no longer clears the finished roof surface.
Bubble and Dome Skylights
Acrylic bubbles on flat roofs turn brittle and yellow under desert sun. We renovate bubble skylights by replacing the dome and gasket, or the full assembly when the frame is corroded.
Skylight Refurbishment
Refurbishment can mean new domes on old frames, resealing the frame-to-curb joint, re-flashing curbs during a roof coating or foam project, and clearing out cracked glazing panels.
Screens and Guards
Where a building owner wants added protection around roof openings, we can include skylight screens or guards as an option within the project scope.
Larger daylighting projects and new roof openings on industrial buildings are covered on our industrial skylight installation in Phoenix page, and full roof systems for these buildings are under commercial roofing.
Energy-Efficient Skylight Upgrades for Arizona Heat
The worry we hear most from Valley homeowners is that a skylight will turn a room into an oven by mid-afternoon. Older single-layer domes and clear glass do let in a lot of heat, but today's units give you real control over how much sun reaches the room. During the estimate we talk through which direction the opening faces, how the room is used and how much light you actually want.
Low-E Glazing
Glass with a low-emissivity coating reflects a good share of the sun's heat while still passing visible light, which helps the room stay cooler.
UV-Reducing Lenses
Laminated glass and UV-filtering acrylic help protect flooring, cabinets and furniture from fading under a skylight.
Insulated Curbs
A well-insulated curb and tight frame seals cut down on heat moving through the sides of the opening, a detail many older installs skipped.
Tinted and Reflective Options
Bronze, white diffusing and reflective finishes soften glare, and some units can be paired with shades for rooms that face west.
Skylights on Tile, Flat, Foam and Metal Roofs
The roof covering around a skylight decides how it is flashed, and each type in the Valley has its own weak points. We match the method to the roof rather than using one approach everywhere.
| Roof Type | How the Skylight Is Flashed | What We Watch For |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete or Clay Tile | Step and head flashing under the tile, with a pan or diverter above the curb so water running down the underlayment goes around the opening | Debris dams on the uphill side, cracked tiles next to the curb and aging felt beneath the tile |
| Foam (SPF) Flat Roof | Foam is sprayed up the curb sides and covered with an elastomeric coating that wraps onto the curb | Thin or eroded coating at the curb base and ponding near the skylight |
| TPO, Modified Bitumen or Built-Up | Membrane or cap sheet turned up the curb and terminated beneath the skylight frame or counterflashing | Split corners, open seams and blistering where the membrane bends up |
| Metal | Manufacturer curb or a custom-formed curb that follows the panel ribs, sealed at the head and sides | Fasteners backing out from thermal movement and sealant failing at panel laps |
If the roofing around the opening is near the end of its life, it is usually smarter to handle the skylight during a larger project; our roof repair services cover the surrounding field, valleys and penetrations.
Repair or Replace Your Skylight?
Not every leaking skylight needs a new unit. The table below shows how we usually make that call, and the written estimate will say which way we lean and why.
| Condition | Repair Usually Works | Replacement Usually Makes Sense |
|---|---|---|
| Leak at the curb | Flashing has lifted or sealant has dried out, but the curb wood is solid | Curb is rotted, too short, or the frame no longer seats flat |
| Acrylic dome | A small chip that has not spread and the gasket is still soft | Yellowed, crazed or cracked dome that lets light and water through |
| Glass unit | Interior trim condensation that ventilation or a seal touch-up can address | Fogging between panes from a failed insulated glass seal |
| Frame | Surface wear only | Corroded aluminum, warped vinyl or loose corners |
| Roof re-cover or re-roof planned | Unit is newer and in good shape, so we re-flash it into the new roof | Unit is older, so replacing it now avoids tearing into the new roof later |
How a Skylight Project Works
1. Free Estimate
We check the skylight from inside and on the roof, note the roof type and curb condition, and photograph what we find.
2. Written Scope
You get an itemized estimate stating repair or replacement, the unit and glazing recommended, and the flashing method for your roof.
3. Removal and Prep
The old unit or damaged flashing comes off, the curb is rebuilt or raised if needed, and underlayment is extended around the opening.
4. Set, Flash and Test
The new unit is set level, flashed into the roof covering, water-tested at the head and sides, and the interior is cleaned up.
Monsoon Leak Points Around Skylights
Summer storms in the Phoenix area tend to arrive fast with wind-driven rain, and that sideways water finds gaps a light winter shower never reaches. The leaks we trace back to skylights after a monsoon usually come from the same few places: the uphill side of the curb where dust and leaves pile up and hold water, corners where flashing pieces overlap, sealant joints baked hard by summer heat, and weep holes in the frame that have clogged with grit.
For a closer look at each of these spots and what a sound detail looks like, read our guide to skylight installation and common leak points. Clearing debris from around your skylights before monsoon season starts is one of the simplest ways to cut down on surprise drips.
Skylight Service in Phoenix, Scottsdale and Across the Valley
Tip Top Roofing Service works out of our office at 6830 E 5th Ave in Old Town Scottsdale and serves homes and businesses throughout the Phoenix metro. Scottsdale homeowners can find local details on skylight replacement in Scottsdale, skylight installation in Scottsdale, Scottsdale skylight leak repair and industrial skylights in Scottsdale.
Skylight work is backed by up to 30-year material warranties on qualifying products plus our own workmanship warranty, and 0% financing is available for qualified buyers on larger projects such as a full set of commercial units. We hold a BBB A rating, are GAF certified and Owens Corning certified, and have earned 130+ Google reviews from customers across Arizona.
Frequently Asked Questions About Skylights
How do I know if my skylight needs replacement instead of repair?
Replacement is usually the better choice when an acrylic dome is yellowed or cracked, glass has fogged between the panes, the frame is corroded, or the curb wood has rotted. If the unit itself is sound and the leak comes from flashing or sealant, a repair is often enough.
Can you replace a skylight without redoing my whole roof?
Yes. Most skylight replacements are handled by opening only the roofing around the curb, setting the new unit and flashing it back into the existing tile, foam, membrane or metal roof covering.
Do you repair and renovate commercial skylights?
Yes. Tip Top Roofing Service replaces unit skylights, renovates bubble and dome skylights on flat roofs, re-flashes curbs and refurbishes older assemblies on warehouses, retail buildings and offices across the Phoenix area.
Will a new skylight make my room too hot in the Arizona summer?
Modern skylights with low-E glass, UV-reducing lenses, insulated curbs and tinted or diffusing options let in daylight with far less heat than older clear domes. We help you pick glazing based on the room and which way the opening faces.
Why does my skylight only leak during monsoon storms?
Wind-driven monsoon rain pushes water sideways into gaps that normal rainfall never reaches, such as overlapping flashing corners, hardened sealant joints and debris built up on the uphill side of the curb.
Are solar tubes a good option instead of a traditional skylight?
Tubular skylights work well for small or interior rooms like closets, laundry rooms and hallways. They need a smaller roof opening, which keeps flashing simple and limits heat gain, though they do not offer a view of the sky.
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