Skylight repair in Ellicott City.
A dripping skylight does not always need replacing. Often the glass is fine and the leak is in the flashing or seal around it.
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Nights and weekends too. A leak will not wait.
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Shingle roof replacement
A worn, patched roof stripped to the deck and replaced with new dark shingles.
Flat roof replacement
An old, stained flat roof replaced with a bright white membrane that reflects summer heat.
New flat roof going on
Our crew rolling out and sealing a new membrane over fresh insulation boards.
Chimney flashing repair
New metal flashing where the shingles meet the brick, so the chimney stops leaking.
Skylight on a shingle roof
A skylight set into a shingle roof and flashed around every edge to keep water out.
Reviews
What neighbors say.
Real reviews from homeowners, straight from our Google listing.
My ceiling had water spots so I reached out to Next Gen, and they found the problem with a leakage in the roof connecting to the house. Anthony came and fixed it within 2 hours and was significantly better in price + quality than any of the other people we had looking at it. They will be my go-to for a while, as well as for my friends and family, and Anthony is especially kind!
Suleman Abbasi Super reliable team! I would highly recommend for any of your future projects.
Keylin Perez Great to work with!
Dulce G Monzon Great price
Gabs Villatoro
Skylight problems we fix
- Water dripping from the skylight or running down the wall
- Stains on the ceiling around the skylight opening
- Water droplets on the inside that do not come from outside
- A cracked or broken pane
- Rot or stains on the wood frame around the skylight
- Tar or caulk smeared around the outside edge
Is it a leak, or condensation?
Not every drip is a leak. Warm, damp air from a bathroom or kitchen can condense on a cold skylight in winter and run down like a leak. Real leaks tend to show up during or right after rain, while condensation shows up on cold mornings whether it rained or not. We check both, because the fixes are completely different, and fixing the wrong one does not help.
- Free roof inspection
- Free quote
- Answered 24/7
- Based in Ellicott City
Where skylights leak
Most skylight leaks come from the flashing around the outside, not the glass. The metal has rusted or pulled loose, the shingles around it were not layered correctly, or someone sealed it with tar that has since cracked. Leaves and debris piling up on the uphill side can also dam water against the skylight, which is common under the tall trees around Ellicott City.
The inspection and the quote are free
We come out, get on the roof, and tell you what we found and what it would cost to put right. There is no charge for that visit, and you are under no obligation to book the work.
Repair or replace the skylight
If the skylight itself is sound, new flashing and seals usually fix the leak for good. If the glass has fogged between the panes, the frame is cracked, or the unit is very old, replacing it is often the better value, since the flashing has to come off either way. We will give you a free quote for both so you can decide.
How it works
How it works.
Four steps from the first call to a sound roof.
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Tell us what is going on with the roof. We answer 24/7.
Free roof inspection
We come out and look at the roof itself before anyone talks price.
Free quote
You get the price for the work. Nothing starts until you say yes.
We do the work
The repair or the new roof, done, and the site cleaned up after.
Why us
Why homeowners call us.
A local roofing company in Ellicott City that picks up the phone.
Free Roof Inspections
We come out and look at the roof for free, whatever you end up doing.
Answered 24/7
Storms do not keep office hours, so we do not either. Call any time.
Every Kind Of Roof
Shingle roofs, flat roofs and metal roofs, put in new or fixed.
Free Quotes
You see the price before any work starts, and there is no charge for it.
One Call For The Roof
Roofs, gutters, skylights, flashing and attic vents, all from one crew.
Based In Ellicott City
Close to home for every town we cover across Howard County, MD.
Common questions.
Can a leaking skylight be fixed without replacing it?
Often, yes. If the glass and frame are in good shape, new flashing and seals around it usually stop the leak.
Why does my skylight drip only in winter?
That is often condensation rather than a roof leak. Warm, moist indoor air hits the cold glass and drips. Better air flow in the room usually helps.
Can you fix fogged skylight glass?
Fog between the panes means the seal inside the glass has failed. That usually means replacing the glass or the whole skylight rather than repairing it.
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