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Your home deserves natural light that doesn’t come with water damage. When we install or repair your skylights, you get rooms flooded with sunlight instead of expensive repair bills down the road.
Quality skylights transform dark spaces into bright, welcoming areas while cutting your electricity costs. You’ll notice the difference immediately – and so will your energy bill.
The right skylight installation means no more worrying about leaks during Long Island storms. Just clean, natural light streaming into your home exactly where you want it.
Expressway Roofing and Chimney Inc has been solving skylight problems for Brightwaters homeowners who demand quality work. We’re licensed and insured to work throughout Long Island, and we know exactly what causes skylight failures in our harsh coastal climate.
Most contractors treat skylights as an afterthought. We specialize in them. From VELUX installations to emergency leak repairs, we’ve seen every type of skylight problem this area can throw at a home.
When your neighbor’s contractor leaves you with a leaky mess, we’re the ones they call to fix it right. That’s because we understand that in Brightwaters, where home values average nearly $800,000, there’s no room for shortcuts.
First, we inspect your skylight to find the real problem. Most leaks aren’t caused by flashing – they’re caused by skylight failure itself. That’s why we diagnose the actual source instead of just slapping on more caulk.
Next, we explain exactly what needs to be done and why. No surprises, no hidden costs. Whether you need new weather seals, complete skylight replacement, or custom flashing repair, you’ll know upfront.
Then we handle the installation or repair with precision. Our team uses proper techniques and quality materials designed to handle Long Island’s freeze-thaw cycles and intense summer sun. Most installations are completed in a single day, and we clean up completely when we’re done.
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We install and repair all types of skylights, from traditional VELUX units to modern sun tunnels that bring light into impossible spaces. Fixed skylights, venting skylights, and solar-powered options – we match the right solution to your specific needs and budget.
For Brightwaters homes, we often recommend VELUX products because they’re engineered to handle our coastal weather conditions. Their leak-free design and energy efficiency make them ideal for the high-value homes in this area.
Sun tunnels are particularly popular here for bringing natural light into hallways, closets, and bathrooms without major construction. Installation takes about 90 minutes, and you can qualify for federal tax credits when paired with solar night lights. These compact solutions work perfectly in homes where traditional skylights aren’t practical.
Long Island’s coastal climate creates unique challenges for skylights. The intense summer sun degrades weather seals faster than inland areas, while our frequent freeze-thaw cycles cause materials to expand and contract repeatedly.
Salt air accelerates corrosion of flashing and hardware. Combined with heavy winter storms and occasional hurricanes, Brightwaters skylights face more stress than those in milder climates.
That’s why we use marine-grade sealants and corrosion-resistant materials specifically chosen for coastal installations. Standard materials that work fine upstate often fail quickly here.
Most skylight installations are completed in one day. Sun tunnels take about 90 minutes from start to finish, while traditional skylights typically require 4-6 hours depending on your roof structure and ceiling type.
We schedule installations based on weather conditions – never during storms or when rain is expected within 24 hours. This protects your home and ensures proper curing of all sealants.
For older Brightwaters homes, we sometimes need extra time to address structural considerations or upgrade framing. We’ll identify any potential complications during our initial inspection so there are no surprises on installation day.
Sun tunnels use reflective tubing to channel light from your roof to interior spaces, while traditional skylights are actual windows installed in your roof. Sun tunnels work great for small spaces like hallways, closets, or bathrooms where you need light but not a view.
Traditional skylights provide more light overall and give you a view of the sky, but they require more extensive installation and cost more. They’re ideal for living rooms, kitchens, or bedrooms where you want maximum natural light.
For Brightwaters homes, sun tunnels are often perfect for bringing light into interior spaces without the structural modifications required for full skylights. They’re also less prone to leaking since they have a smaller roof penetration.
Yes, we regularly fix skylights that other contractors have struggled with. The key is proper diagnosis – most contractors assume flashing is the problem and miss the real issue.
Three out of four skylight leaks we repair are caused by failure in the skylight unit itself, not the flashing. Weather seals deteriorate, glass develops stress cracks, or the skylight frame warps over time.
We understand how different skylight brands fail and know the specific weak points of Insuladome, Thermovue, Velux, Wasco, and other manufacturers. This expertise lets us identify and fix problems that general contractors miss completely.
For Brightwaters homeowners, VELUX skylights are often the smart investment. Their superior weather sealing and corrosion resistance handle our coastal conditions better than cheaper alternatives.
VELUX units come with comprehensive warranties and are designed to last decades without major repairs. When you’re protecting a $700,000+ home, the extra upfront cost is minimal compared to potential water damage from a failed skylight.
Their energy efficiency also provides ongoing savings on heating and cooling costs. The natural light reduces your need for artificial lighting during the day, and their insulated design prevents energy loss through the roof.
Yes, we provide emergency skylight leak repair throughout Brightwaters. When skylights fail during storms, water damage happens fast – especially in our expensive homes where hardwood floors and custom finishes are at risk.
We respond quickly to contain the damage and provide temporary weatherproofing until permanent repairs can be completed. Our goal is stopping the water intrusion immediately, then scheduling proper repairs when conditions allow.
Emergency calls get priority scheduling because we understand that skylight leaks don’t wait for convenient timing. The faster we respond, the less damage occurs to your home’s interior and structure.
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