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You’ll walk into rooms filled with natural light instead of reaching for light switches during the day. Your energy bills drop as you rely less on artificial lighting. The spaces feel larger, more welcoming, and healthier with improved air circulation.
No more worrying about water damage from leaking skylights. No more expensive emergency repairs during storms. Just beautiful, functional skylights that work exactly as they should for decades to come.
When skylights are installed correctly the first time, they become one of your home’s best features instead of its biggest headache.
We’ve been solving Long Island’s skylight problems for over 20 years. We’re fully licensed, bonded, and insured, which means you’re protected throughout the entire process.
We’ve seen what happens when skylights are installed by contractors who don’t understand the unique challenges of Long Island weather. That’s why we became VELUX specialists – because quality matters when it comes to keeping water out of your home.
Our Melville customers know they can count on us for honest assessments and solutions that actually work. We guarantee leak-free results because we’ve perfected our installation process over thousands of jobs.
First, we inspect your roof structure and discuss your lighting goals. Every roof is different, and we need to understand yours before recommending the right skylight type and placement.
Next, we handle all the structural work – cutting the opening, installing proper framing, and ensuring everything meets code. This is where most contractors cut corners, but it’s the foundation of a leak-free installation.
Finally, we install your VELUX skylight using their No-Leak system with advanced flashing, adhesive underlayment, and secure sealing. We test everything thoroughly and clean up completely. You’re left with beautiful natural light and complete peace of mind.
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VELUX skylights aren’t just windows in your roof – they’re engineered systems designed specifically for Long Island’s weather conditions. They feature tempered glass that withstands extreme weather, energy-efficient glazing that minimizes heat loss in winter and reduces heat gain in summer.
Many come with solar-powered shades for light control and can integrate with smart home systems. The vented models provide fresh air circulation that helps reduce humidity and cooking odors throughout your home.
In Melville, where we deal with everything from nor’easters to summer storms, you need skylights built to last. VELUX offers industry-leading warranties – 10 years on installation, 20 years on glass, and 10 years on the product itself. Plus, you may qualify for a 26% federal tax credit when you install energy-efficient VELUX skylights.
Skylight installation in Melville typically ranges from $1,000 to $4,000 depending on the size, type, and complexity of your roof. Fixed skylights cost less than vented or solar-powered models, but the investment pays off through reduced energy bills and increased home value.
The total cost includes the skylight unit, professional installation, flashing, interior finishing, and any necessary structural work. We provide detailed estimates upfront so there are no surprises. Remember, cheaper installations often lead to expensive leak repairs later – it’s worth investing in quality the first time.
Most skylight leaks happen because of poor flashing installation or using inferior materials that can’t handle Long Island’s weather extremes. When flashing is damaged, corroded, or improperly installed, water finds its way in during storms.
Age is another factor – older skylights develop brittle seals that crack over time. Sometimes what looks like a skylight leak is actually condensation from poor ventilation or water coming from other roof penetrations nearby.
That’s why we use VELUX’s No-Leak system with three layers of protection: advanced flashing, adhesive underlayment, and secure sealing. This system is specifically designed to prevent the common failure points we see in Long Island installations.
If your skylights are over 15-20 years old, absolutely replace them when installing a new roof. You’re putting a 30-50 year roof on your home, and you want your skylights to last just as long.
Trying to work around old skylights during a roof replacement often damages the flashing or seals, creating leak problems later. It’s much more cost-effective to replace everything at once than to open up a new roof later for skylight work.
Even newer skylights should be carefully inspected during roof replacement. The flashing needs to be in perfect condition and properly integrated with your new roofing materials. We handle both aspects – roofing and skylights – so everything works together seamlessly.
Yes, but flat roof skylights require different products and installation techniques than sloped roof skylights. Many contractors make the mistake of using the wrong type of skylight for flat applications, which leads to immediate problems.
Flat roof skylights need to be curb-mounted and designed specifically for low-slope applications. They require different flashing details and drainage considerations to handle water properly. The skylight needs to sit high enough above the roof surface to prevent water infiltration.
We’ve installed hundreds of flat roof skylights throughout Long Island and understand the specific requirements for different roof types. Using the wrong skylight or installation method on a flat roof almost guarantees leak problems, which is why experience matters for these installations.
VELUX skylights are specifically designed for all climates, including Long Island’s challenging weather conditions. Their energy-efficient glazing minimizes heat loss during our cold winters and reduces excess heat gain during hot summers.
The tempered glass construction withstands extreme weather from nor’easters to summer storms. VELUX tests their products rigorously for harsh environments, strong winds, heavy rainfall, and temperature extremes – exactly what we experience here.
Many models include features particularly valuable in our climate: solar-powered shades for controlling heat gain, rain sensors that automatically close vented skylights during storms, and insulation packages designed for northeastern weather patterns. They’re built to perform reliably for decades in conditions just like ours.
We guarantee leak-free results on every installation, backed by both our workmanship warranty and VELUX’s industry-leading product warranties. You get 10 years on our installation work, 20 years on the skylight glass, 10 years on the skylight product, and 5 years on shades and controls.
This comprehensive coverage means you’re protected if anything goes wrong with either the installation or the product itself. Most skylight problems show up within the first few years if the installation wasn’t done properly, so you have complete peace of mind.
We also provide 24/7 emergency service if you ever have urgent issues. After two decades in business, we stand behind our work because we know it’s done right the first time. That’s the difference between working with skylight specialists versus general contractors who occasionally install skylights.
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