Skylights in Conroe homes from the 1990s often leak because the original step flashing was nailed too high and the butyl sealant dried out after ten summers of 95-degree heat. Humidity keeps the wood deck wet longer, so rot spreads fast under the curb. We pull the old flashing, sister new treated lumber where needed, and bed everything in two rows of 1/8-inch butyl tape before we set the new counter flashing. Cheap crews skip the tape and just caulk, which fails again inside one season.
Montgomery County requires a permit for any skylight work that changes the roof plane or adds weight. We pull the permit the same morning we start so the job does not get held up. In Grand Central Park and Downtown Conroe neighborhoods the roofs are steeper, so we use fall protection and extra staging. That adds a half day but keeps the crew safe and the deck from getting walked on.
Hot summers expand the aluminum frame faster than the glass, opening hairline gaps at the corners. Mild winters do not freeze the water out, so it just sits and soaks the insulation. We replace the foam tape around the glass with closed-cell EPDM gasket material rated for 200-degree surface temps. That stops the repeat leak that happens when people only re-caulk the outside.
A common mistake is trying to seal from the top only. Water still gets under the skylight curb and runs down the rafters. We always open the ceiling below to check for hidden damage, then seal the curb base with self-adhered membrane before we button the roof back up. That step takes an extra hour but keeps the drywall from staining again after the next rain.
Skylight Leak Repair Services We Offer
✓Emergency Skylight Leak Repair Conroe
Same-day response for active drips. We tarp the skylight and return within 48 hours to finish the permanent fix.
✓Skylight Flashing Replacement Conroe
Remove old step flashing and install new metal with two layers of butyl tape under the shingles.
✓Commercial Skylight Leak Repair
Fix leaks on flat or low-slope commercial roofs using reinforced membrane patches and new curb flashing.
✓Skylight Curb Repair Montgomery County
Sister rotted curb lumber and re-flash the base so water cannot enter the attic space.
Skylight Leak Repair Cost in Conroe, TX
| Service | Typical Range | What Affects It |
|---|---|---|
| Fix skylight leak in Conroe | $450–$750 | Standard pitch, no deck damage. |
| Skylight flashing replacement Conroe | $650–$950 | Includes new metal and two rows of butyl. |
| Repair rotted skylight curb | $800–$1,200 | Lumber, membrane, and re-flash. |
| Emergency skylight tarping Conroe | $275–$375 | Temporary fix until permanent repair. |
| Free estimate for skylight leak repair | Free | Call 24/7, Mon-Sat 7am-7pm at 1030 Outpost Dr. |
Ranges are typical for Conroe, TX and confirmed with an exact written quote before any work starts.
How it works
- 1
Inspect from attic and roof
Check for wet insulation and map every leak point. Takes 30 to 45 minutes.
- 2
Remove old flashing and sealant
Cut out failed material and inspect decking. 1 to 2 hours.
- 3
Repair deck and install new tape
Replace soft wood, lay butyl tape, and set new counter flashing. 2 to 3 hours.
- 4
Re-seal curb and test
Add EPDM gasket, button shingles, then run water test. 1 hour.
Pricing
Most skylight leak repairs in Conroe fall between $450 and $1,100 once we see the roof pitch and any deck damage.