The skylight may not be where the leak starts.
Water can enter through flashings, seals, roof junctions or nearby roofing details and only become visible around the skylight inside the building. Identifying the likely entry path first helps avoid repairing the wrong component.
Check the skylight and the roof around it.
Inspect
Review the skylight, visible leak symptoms and surrounding roof details to narrow down the likely source.
Define
Determine whether the problem is local to a flashing, seal or junction, or whether a broader roofing issue is contributing.
Repair
Carry out the agreed repair scope and address the relevant skylight or surrounding roof details.
Fix the source of the leak, not just the visible signs.
Where the skylight remains serviceable, the right solution may be a targeted repair to a flashing, seal or surrounding roof detail. If deterioration extends beyond a local defect, we can define the wider repair scope needed instead of repeatedly patching the visible symptom.
Not sure where the water is getting in?
If the water-entry point is unclear, a broader roof leak assessment can help trace the likely path and separate a skylight problem from another roofing defect.
Skylight leak repairs — common questions
Why is my skylight leaking?+
Water around a skylight can come from the skylight itself, surrounding flashings, seals, roof junctions or another nearby roof detail. The visible leak point inside does not always identify where water is entering.
Can a leaking skylight be repaired without replacing it?+
Sometimes. If the skylight remains serviceable and the problem is limited to a repairable detail, a targeted repair may be appropriate. Where the unit or surrounding system has deteriorated further, a broader scope may be needed.
Do you check the roof around the skylight as well?+
Yes. A useful assessment considers the skylight together with its flashings, surrounding roofing and nearby water paths rather than treating the skylight as an isolated component.
What information should I send with a skylight leak enquiry?+
Photos of the skylight inside and outside, any visible water staining, the roof area where accessible and a short description of when the leak occurs can help with the initial review.