The short answer
Skylights done right — starting with the flashing
A skylight that leaks is almost never the glass — it's the flashing where the unit meets the roof. Most skylight problems we're called for trace to a botched original install or a unit that was simply roofed around instead of properly integrated.
- Impact-rated, HVHZ-compliant units suited to Broward's wind zone.
- Step- and head-flashing integrated into the surrounding roof material.
- Curb-mounted details for tile and flat roofs, deck-mounted for shingle.
- Replacement of failed or fogged units and worn seals.
- Repair of leaks around existing skylights as part of a roof repair.
Replace the skylight when you replace the roof
If your skylight is near the end of its life, the smart time to replace it is during a roof replacement or repair — the flashing is already open, so you avoid paying twice and you get a unit and seal that age in step with the new roof.
Official sources
Use these official sources to check current rules and requirements. What applies depends on your property, permitting authority and policy; cost ranges on this page are editorial planning estimates.
Related roofing services
Related roofing guides
Your questions, answered.
How much does skylight installation cost in Coconut Creek?
Most skylight installs and replacements run $900–$3,500 per unit, depending on whether it's fixed, vented or tubular, the roof material, and whether framing changes are needed. Tubular skylights are at the lower end; large vented units on a tile roof are at the upper end.
Why does my skylight leak?
Almost always the flashing, not the glass. Skylights leak when the flashing that ties them into the roof fails or was never installed correctly. We re-flash and integrate the unit into your roof material properly — or replace the unit if the frame or seal has failed.