Des Plaines, IL
A lot of Des Plaines homes got skylights years ago, and many of those skylights are now cracked, foggy or leaking. A leaking skylight can look like a roof problem, and a roof problem can look like a skylight leak. We figure out which it is, then fix it. We've already replaced cracked skylights on a Des Plaines home, and we're a short drive from our Belmont Cragin shop.
Des Plaines, IL
The problem: Water came in during a heavy storm. The homeowner told us a previous contractor had tuck-pointed the chimney and cracked the skylight without telling her.
What we found: The cracked skylight let storm water in. We took pictures and showed her exactly what we found.
How we fixed it: We replaced the damaged skylight with a new one and showed her the finished work.
Des Plaines has many mid-century ranch homes, split-levels and Cape Cods, along with bungalows in the older parts of town. Most have asphalt shingle roofs, and many have skylights, attached garages and long gutter runs.
If the glass is intact and only the flashing leaks, a repair often works. If it's cracked, fogged or very old, replacement is usually better.
Yes, and it's the best time to do it, since the flashing is redone anyway.
Yes, along with seamless gutters and downspouts.
We document the damage, meet your adjuster, and provide a line-item estimate.
