Roof Repair Smedway's Skylight Repair service covers flashing repair, reseals, and unit replacement across Ottumwa, 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.
Insurance documentation available before work begins on any Ottumwa property.
Local Ottumwa 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.
We check curb flashing, step flashing, and counter-flashing as a full system, not in isolation.
Not sure if it's a leak or condensation? Describe what you're seeing when you call and we'll guide the diagnosis.
Cracked or corroded flashing around the skylight curb is the most common source of Ottumwa skylight leaks.
Degraded rubber seals let water in around the glass or dome even when flashing is intact.
We diagnose whether it's actually water intrusion or a ventilation issue before recommending a repair.
Replacement units are properly flashed and sealed, not just dropped into the old opening.
Adding a skylight to a Ottumwa home involves structural and flashing considerations beyond just cutting a hole in the roof.
Poor attic ventilation near a skylight opening often causes the condensation homeowners mistake for a leak.
Skylight Skylight Repair visits are usually quick, but we still check the full flashing system before quoting anything.
We check the full flashing system, not just the section that looks obviously damaged.
You receive a written estimate specifying whether the fix is flashing, seals, or unit replacement.
The repair area is tested before we consider the Skylight Repair visit complete.
They checked attic ventilation too, not just the skylight itself.
— Ottumwa Homeowner
Technician explained exactly where the leak was coming from before starting any work.
— Ottumwa Homeowner
Fast, clean work, and they left the surrounding shingles in better shape than before.
— Ottumwa Homeowner
Turned out our fogging was a ventilation issue, not a leak, and they caught it fast.
— Ottumwa Homeowner
Most Ottumwa skylight Skylight Repair requests are scheduled within a few business days.
