Skylight Services With Insurance Expertise
Skylights are one of the most vulnerable components of any roof system during severe weather. Hail can crack or shatter skylight glazing, wind can compromise flashing seals, and fallen debris can damage both the skylight unit and surrounding roof structure. When storm damage strikes your skylights, Minneapolis Roof Pros handles the complete process — from emergency weatherproofing through insurance claim filing to professional replacement with upgraded, energy-efficient units.
As certified installers for both Velux and Fakro — the two leading skylight manufacturers in North America — we provide expert installation that maintains your roof's warranty coverage and ensures leak-free performance for decades. Our skylight work is backed by both the manufacturer's product warranty and our own 10-year workmanship guarantee.
Skylight Repair Services
Leak Diagnosis & Flashing Repair
Skylight leaks are among the most misdiagnosed problems in residential roofing. What appears to be a skylight leak is often actually a flashing failure, condensation issue, or ice dam formation that routes water to the skylight location. Our diagnostic process systematically eliminates each potential cause through controlled water testing, interior moisture mapping, and exterior flashing evaluation. This precision approach saves you money by fixing the actual problem rather than unnecessarily replacing a perfectly functional skylight.
When the flashing is the culprit — as it is in roughly 70% of skylight leak cases — we remove and replace the complete step flashing, apron flashing, and counter flashing assembly using manufacturer-specified components. This is a fraction of the cost of a full skylight replacement and is covered by your insurance when storm damage caused the flashing failure.
Glazing Replacement
Cracked or broken skylight glazing from hail impact or debris strike requires immediate attention because it creates an open pathway for water into your home. We stock common skylight glazing sizes for emergency replacement and can special-order any configuration within 3-5 business days. For older skylight models where original glazing is no longer available, we upgrade to current-model units with superior energy performance and impact resistance.
New Skylight Installation
When installing new skylights — either as an addition to an existing roof or as part of a roof replacement project — proper sizing, placement, and flashing are critical to long-term performance. We evaluate your attic space, roof pitch, and orientation to determine optimal skylight size and position for maximum natural light with minimal heat gain.
All new installations use manufacturer-integrated flashing kits rather than field-fabricated flashing. Integrated kits are engineered to create a seamless waterproofing connection between the skylight frame and your roof system, eliminating the most common cause of new skylight leaks: improperly fabricated flashing.
Energy-Efficient Skylight Options
- Low-E glass coatings that block UV and reduce heat transfer
- Argon gas-filled dual-pane and triple-pane glazing
- Solar-powered venting skylights with rain sensors
- Impact-resistant laminated glass options
- Integrated blinds (Velux) for light control
- Energy Star certified models eligible for tax credits
Insurance Coverage for Skylight Damage
Storm-damaged skylights are covered under your homeowner's insurance policy along with your roof. When we inspect your roof after a storm, we assess every skylight for damage — including micro-cracks in glazing that may not be obvious but will lead to leaks within months. Skylight damage is itemized separately in your Xactimate estimate, typically adding $500-$3,000 per unit to your insurance payout depending on skylight size and type.
If your existing skylights are older models damaged by a storm, your insurance covers replacement with current-model equivalents — which means you get the latest energy-efficient technology at no additional cost. This is one of the hidden benefits of filing a comprehensive insurance claim: components that are replaced must meet current building codes, and current-model skylights are dramatically more energy efficient than models from even 10 years ago.