Skylight Repairs in Dublin, Leaking Velux Windows Fixed
Leaking rooflights, perished seals and failed flashing on Velux and skylight windows, put right across Dublin by a family-run team since 1989.
Trusted Skylight Repairs Across Dublin and Surrounding Areas
Skylight repairs in Dublin are one of the most common calls we get, because a roof window is one of the weakest points on any roof. A Velux or skylight sits in an opening cut through the roof, sealed with flashing and gaskets that perish over time, so when it starts letting water in it can drip onto a landing, a stairs or a converted attic. We have been carrying out skylight repairs across Dublin since 1989.
Most skylight leaks are not the glass itself, they are the seals and the flashing around the unit. The rubber gaskets harden and crack, the lead or aluminium flashing lifts, or the window was never sealed properly when it was fitted. Tracing whether the water is coming through the window or around it is the first job on any Dublin skylight repair, because the fix is very different.
We fix leaking Velux and skylight windows of every make across Dublin and the surrounding areas, from a perished seal to failed flashing, sorting the leak at source. Every skylight repair in Dublin comes with a free inspection and a written price, our work is guaranteed for 20 years, and we are rated 5.0 on Google.
Common Signs of a Leaking Skylight in Dublin
A leaking roof window rarely floods, it seeps, so the signs show up on the ceiling and walls below before you ever see water at the glass. These are the ones Dublin homeowners tell us about most.
Water Stains Around the Reveal
A brown or grey stain on the plasterboard reveal around a Velux, or on the ceiling just below it, is the classic sign the flashing or seal is letting water track in around the unit.
Drips in Wet or Windy Weather
A skylight that only leaks in driving rain, or when the wind is in a certain direction, usually has a flashing or seal fault, letting water in when it is pushed against the unit rather than running straight off.
Condensation or Misting on the Glass
Water running down the inside of the glass, or misting between the panes, points to failed seals or poor ventilation. Trapped moisture rots the surrounding timber if it is left, so it is worth checking early.
Cracked or Lifted Flashing
The flashing kit that weatherproofs the join between the window and the roof covering cracks and lifts with age, especially the older lead and mortar details common on Dublin roofs. Once it goes, water runs straight in behind it.
Draughts and Rattling
A draught around a closed roof window, or a unit that rattles in the wind, means the seals have shrunk and the window is no longer sitting tight. Water usually follows the same path the draught takes.
Damp on the Attic Timbers
In a converted or open attic, damp or staining on the rafters and timber around a skylight is a warning the leak has been going a while and is getting into the structure, not just the finish.
The Skylight Repairs We Carry Out Across Dublin
Most leaking roof windows can be put right without replacing the whole unit. Our skylight repairs in Dublin cover everything from a perished seal to a full flashing kit, sorting the leak at source so the window is watertight again.
- Replacing perished rubber seals and gaskets on Velux and other roof windows
- Renewing cracked, lifted or badly-fitted flashing kits around the unit
- Resealing the join between the window and the roof covering
- Tracing and stopping leaks that appear around a roof window in wet weather
- Re-seating and re-securing units that have slipped or were never fitted tight
- Clearing debris and moss that traps water against the window
- Repairing the surrounding slates, tiles and lead disturbed by the leak
Skylight Leaking Right Now? Emergency Skylight Repairs in Dublin
A skylight that starts pouring in during a storm is an emergency, because the water is landing inside the house, often onto a landing or a finished attic. If that happens, put a basin under the drip, keep the area clear, and give us a call. A leaking roof window is one of the jobs our 24/7 emergency skylight repair service in Dublin is set up for.
The quickest way to reach us is by phone on 087 037 6239. We will talk you through anything you can do safely to limit the water, then get out to make the window watertight, with a temporary seal if the weather will not allow a full repair on the spot.
Roof leaking right now?
A live leak or storm damage should not wait. Message us a photo on WhatsApp or call the office, and we will get you sorted. We run a 24/7 emergency service across Dublin.
How Our Dublin Skylight Repair Service Works
A leaking roof window is easy to worry about and easy to put off, so we keep every skylight repair in Dublin simple, from the first call to the finished job.
You Call and We Arrange an Inspection
Tell us what you are seeing, a stain, a drip, misting on the glass, and where the window is. We arrange a free inspection anywhere in Dublin, and if it is actively leaking we treat it as urgent.
We Find Where the Water Is Getting In
The stain is rarely under the actual fault, so we trace the leak back to source, checking the seals, the flashing and the glazing to work out whether the water is coming through the window or around it.
You Get a Clear Price and Honest Advice
We give you a written price and a straight answer on the repair the window needs. No pressure and no surprises, just what it takes to stop the leak.
We Carry Out the Repair
We reseal, reflash and make good as needed, and repair the slates, tiles and lead around the window so the whole detail is watertight, not just the unit.
We Leave It Tidy and Guaranteed
We clear up, take the old materials away, and back the work with our 20-year guarantee, so the leak is dealt with for good.
What Skylight Repairs Cost in Dublin
Skylight repair prices in Dublin depend on what has actually failed, so a price comes after we have seen it. A few things move the number more than others.
Whether It Is a Seal or the Flashing
Replacing a perished seal or a section of flashing is a smaller job than renewing a full flashing kit and re-bedding around the window. The repair is always priced to what the fault actually needs.
How Far the Leak Has Spread
A leak caught early is usually just a seal or a section of flashing. One that has been going a while, soaking into the surrounding timber and roof covering, takes more work to put right and make good.
How Easy the Window Is to Reach
A roof window low on a single-storey extension is quicker and safer to reach than one high on a two-storey Dublin roof or a steep cut roof, and access is one of the biggest things that moves the price.
The Make and Age of the Window
Parts and seals for common roof windows are easy to source, while older or unusual skylights sometimes take a little longer to match and repair.
For a wider idea of roofing prices before you ring, our guide to roof repair costs in Dublin sets out the typical ranges, and every skylight repair in Dublin comes with a written price before we start.
We Publish Our Roofing Prices
Most roofers make you chase a number. We put honest guide prices for roof repairs, flat roofs and full re-roofs right on the site, so you can budget before you ever pick up the phone. Every job still gets a free inspection and a written quote, with no pressure to go ahead.
Skylight Repairs Across Dublin and the Surrounding Areas
We carry out skylight repairs across Dublin and the surrounding areas, from the converted attics of Rathmines, Ranelagh and Drumcondra to the dormer conversions and rooflights of the coastal homes in Clontarf, Howth and Malahide, out to the estates of Blanchardstown, Lucan and Tallaght. Roof windows are everywhere in Dublin housing, and so are the leaks that come with them.
Attic conversions boomed across the Dublin suburbs, and a lot of those Velux windows are now fifteen or twenty years old, right at the age when the seals and flashing start to give up. The exposed north Dublin coast and the estates out west see the worst of it, where wind-driven rain finds every weak seal on a roof window.
You can see the full list of areas we cover on our Dublin roofing areas page. Wherever you are, a skylight repair in Dublin gets the same honest inspection and a written price before any work starts.
It is one of our residential roofing services for homes right across Dublin.
Related Roofing Services in Dublin
Roof Repairs
Slipped slates, leaks and storm damage put right, fast and tidy.
Flat Roof Repairs
Felt, fibreglass and single-ply flat roofs repaired or replaced.
Chimney Repairs
Repointing, flashings and rebuilds to keep water where it belongs.
Slate & Tile Roofing
Traditional and modern coverings, matched to the existing roof.
Dublin Skylight Repair Questions Homeowners Ask
Do you cover skylight repairs across all of Dublin?
Can a leaking Velux or skylight window be repaired?
Why is my skylight leaking?
How soon can you repair a leaking skylight in Dublin?
My skylight is leaking in the rain right now, can you come out?
There is condensation between the panes of my roof window, is that a leak?
How much does a skylight repair cost in Dublin?
Do you repair the flashing and lead around the skylight too?
What Dublin Homeowners and Businesses Say
We have never asked anyone for a review, and we have never taken one down. Our perfect 5.0 rating from 41 Google reviews is simply what people wrote once the job was finished, tidied and paid for.
“I had water dripping right over the front door. They repaired the gutter joint within 20 minutes and didn’t try to upsell anything. Very honest service.”
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“From the first phone call to the finished job, The Roofing Academy were a pleasure to deal with. Roofing and guttering work completed to a very high standard. Would definitely use them again.”
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“Top class service”
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