Skylight Installation & Repair in Dickinson, TX

When we diagnose a problem skylight in Galveston County, the cause usually falls into one of three categories.

Heat cycling and tired seals

A cool morning followed by a blazing afternoon makes roofing materials and the skylight frame expand and contract every day. Older acrylic domes and rubber gaskets eventually crack under that repeated movement, and small, slow leaks begin long before anyone notices a stain inside.

Too much heat coming through

Older skylights without modern coatings let a great deal of solar heat pour into the room below. In July and August, that room can feel noticeably warmer than the rest of the house and your air conditioner runs harder to compensate.

Wind-driven water

Coastal storms push rain sideways and even uphill under shingles. If a skylight was installed without proper flashing and underlayment around the curb, that water finds its way into the roof deck and ceiling.

We do not believe in smearing sealant on a leak and calling it fixed. Every job follows the same sequence:

• Full assessment. We inspect the skylight, the shingles around it, the deck and the attic side of the shaft to find where water is actually entering, whether that is the glass seal, the flashing or the surrounding roof.
• Material selection. For replacements and new units, we use tempered, impact-resistant glass with insulating gas fills and Low-E coatings that reduce heat and UV.
• Layered waterproofing. The curb is wrapped with adhesive underlayment, then fitted with flashing made for the unit and sealed for the temperature swings of the coast.
• Interior finishing. On new openings, we handle the framing, drywall and finish work inside the shaft.

For rooms that need fresh air, we often suggest solar-powered venting skylights. They include rain sensors that close the unit automatically when the first drops fall.

Fogging between the panes means the insulated glass unit has lost its seal and moisture is trapped inside. Cleaning will not help; the glass unit generally needs replacing to restore clarity and insulation. A leak, on the other hand, may be a flashing problem, a cracked lens or damaged shingles nearby. If the surrounding roof is part of the issue, we handle that too through our roof repair services, so you are not coordinating two contractors.

A quick way to narrow down the source is to note when the water appears. Stains that grow only during wind-driven storms usually point to flashing or the surrounding shingles. Drips on humid days without rain suggest condensation in a poorly insulated shaft. Moisture or haze trapped between the panes is a failed glass seal. Sharing those observations when you call helps us bring the right parts to the first visit.

• Lower cooling load compared with older plastic or uncoated units.
• Daylight in bathrooms and bedrooms without giving up privacy, which matters in close-set neighborhoods like Pine Crest.
• A watertight installation designed to last as long as the roof around it.
• A well-maintained skylight is an attractive feature when it is time to sell.

Swapping an existing skylight for a new one can often be done in four to six hours. A brand-new installation, including the interior drywall and finish work, typically takes one to two days. New structural openings usually require a permit, and we take care of the local compliance and inspections for you. Throughout the job, we protect your landscaping and driveway and run a magnetic sweep for nails when we finish.

If storm damage is behind your skylight trouble, we can document it and assist with your claim as part of our storm damage repair work.

Getting started is simple: call us to talk about your goals or the leak you are seeing, we schedule a roof and attic inspection, and then we give you a clear recommendation and a free estimate. Reach us at 832-691-1917 or info@tektonexteriors.com, or learn more about our skylight services across Texas.