Roof Repair Smedway's Skylight Repair service covers flashing repair, reseals, and unit replacement across Des Moines, whatever the skylight actually needs.
Most skylight leaks trace back to the flashing around the curb, not the glass or dome itself — a detail general roofers sometimes miss.
A proper Skylight Repair diagnosis takes a few extra minutes but saves you from paying for the wrong fix.
Every Skylight Repair technician carries current Des Moines, IA licensing and skylight-specific training.
Local Des Moines dispatch means most Skylight Repair calls get scheduled within a few days.
Written Skylight Repair estimates before any repair, covering flashing, seals, or replacement separately.
Moisture meters help confirm whether a Skylight Repair issue is active or residual.
Here's what falls under our Des Moines Skylight Repair service for skylights.
Cracked or corroded flashing around the skylight curb is the most common source of Des Moines skylight leaks.
Seal replacement is often a faster, cheaper fix than homeowners expect before calling.
Fogging or dripping isn't always a leak — condensation from poor ventilation can mimic leak symptoms.
When the skylight unit itself has failed — cracked glass, fogged double-pane seals — we replace it to current code.
We assess roof framing and pitch before recommending curb-mount or deck-mount installation.
We check airflow as part of a full Skylight Repair diagnosis, not just the flashing and seals.
Skylight Skylight Repair visits are usually quick, but we still check the full flashing system before quoting anything.
A technician inspects the flashing, seals, and surrounding roof deck around your Des Moines skylight.
You receive a written estimate specifying whether the fix is flashing, seals, or unit replacement.
We test the repair area before considering the Skylight Repair job complete.
They checked attic ventilation too, not just the skylight itself.
— Des Moines Homeowner
Technician explained exactly where the leak was coming from before starting any work.
— Des Moines Homeowner
Cleaned up thoroughly after the flashing work, no mess left behind.
— Des Moines Homeowner
They caught a ventilation issue that was actually causing the fogging we thought was a leak.
— Des Moines Homeowner
We handle skylight work on both residential and light commercial Des Moines properties.
