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Skylight Installation and Repair in Fort Myers, FL | Skylight Contractor & Roof Repair

Trusted Fort Myers Roofing handles skylight installation and repair in Fort Myers, FL, for homes in Edison Park, Dean Park and along Colonial Boulevard. We install fixed, vented and tubular skylights in shingle, tile and metal roofs, and we fix the leaky, fogged or cracked ones that so many older homes end up with.

Most skylight leaks we’re called out for have nothing to do with the glass, and the real culprit is usually worn-out flashing or a bad seal around the curb. On every job, we wrap the curb with peel-and-stick ice and water shield, install a manufacturer-matched step flashing kit and check the framing around the opening for any hidden rot. For new installs, we use impact-rated units with Florida Product Approval and low-E glazing, which keeps out storm debris and cuts down on the heat coming through.

Repairs usually take a few hours, while most new skylights go in within one day, including framing and interior trim. Impact-rated skylights typically run $2,200 to $5,000 installed, tubular sun tunnels about $500 to $1,000, and we’ll give you a free written estimate before any work starts.

Every skylight we install or repair is backed by our 5-year written workmanship warranty, on top of the manufacturer’s product warranty. We’ll go over the coverage with you first, so you know your new light source won’t turn into a leak.


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Why Choose Trusted Fort Myers Roofing for Expert Roofing Services?


20+ Years of Roofing Experience

Serving Southwest Florida since 2001, Trusted Fort Myers Roofing brings decades of experience to residential roofing projects, including roof installation, repair, and replacement.

BBB Accredited, Licensed, and Insured

Trusted Fort Myers Roofing is BBB-accredited, licensed, and insured. We use quality roofing materials and follow proper installation practices.

Free Roofing Estimates

We provide free roofing estimates so you can review the expected costs, material options, and work involved before replacing your roof.

5-Year Workmanship Warranty

We offer a 5-year written workmanship warranty on qualifying roof replacement work, with coverage subject to the warranty's terms and conditions.

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GAF President's Club Award (2019)

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Skylight Installation and Repair We've Completed in Fort Myers, FL

  • Tile Roof Skylight Reflash
  • Triple Skylight Upgrade
  • New Curb-Mounted Skyligh
Tile Roof Skylight Reflash

This skylight on a concrete tile roof had been “fixed” so many times that the area around it was buried under layers of roofing cement, foil tape and silver coating, with rust streaks running down the tiles every time it rained. Trusted Fort Myers Roofing lifted the surrounding tiles, scraped away the old patches and found the underlayment beneath had cracked and pulled away from the curb. We installed fresh peel-and-stick membrane around the opening, fit new metal pan flashing with a formable skirt shaped to the tile profile and reset the tiles with foam adhesive, so the skylight finally sheds water the way it should without any more quick fixes.

Final Cost: $2,400

Turnaround Time: 2 days

Triple Skylight Upgrade

The homeowners wanted more daylight in their living room, but the old single skylight there had been leaking for years and the drywall around it was stained and soft. Trusted Fort Myers Roofing cut back the shingles, removed the old unit and reframed the opening to fit a three-panel combination skylight, replacing a strip of rotted decking along the bottom edge. We wrapped the curbs in adhesive underlayment, installed the matched step flashing kit and wove the shingles back in, giving the room three times the natural light with a seal that’s built to stay dry.

Final Cost: $9,400

Turnaround Time: 2 days

New Curb-Mounted Skyligh

The homeowners’ kitchen sat in the middle of the house with no direct windows, so it stayed dim even on the brightest afternoons. Trusted Fort Myers Roofing cut the opening between the rafters, built a new treated-lumber curb and framed out the light well, keeping the layout clear of the nearby low-slope section so water from that roof wouldn’t run toward the new unit. We wrapped the curb in adhesive underlayment, installed an impact-rated low-E skylight with a factory flashing kit and wove the shingles back in, giving the kitchen bright, natural light without adding extra heat.


Final Cost: $3,600

Turnaround Time: 1 day

Skylight Installation and Repair Services in Fort Myers, FL

Residential Skylight Installation

Residential skylight installation brings natural light into kitchens, hallways and bathrooms that don’t get much sun from the windows, cutting down on how often the lights need to be on during the day.

Trusted Fort Myers Roofing frames the opening between trusses or rafters with proper headers, then installs either a deck-mounted or curb-mounted unit and builds out a finished light well inside.

We also help plan placement, since north-facing skylights give soft, even light while west-facing ones bring in more afternoon heat.

Old Skylight Removal and Replacement

Old skylight removal and replacement is often the best fix for yellowed acrylic domes, single-pane glass and units that keep leaking no matter how many times they’re patched.

We remove the old unit, check the curb and surrounding decking for rot, rebuild with treated lumber where needed and set a new laminated low-E skylight sized to the existing opening.

The upgrade usually means better insulation, less heat gain and a leak-free opening that blends in with the rest of the roof.

Skylight Glass and Glazing Repair

Skylight glass and glazing repair handles cracked panes, foggy insulated glass and seals that have broken down after years of Florida heat.

Overhead glass has to follow stricter safety rules than regular windows, so we replace damaged units with laminated or properly protected tempered glass that stays in place even if it cracks.

Swapping just the glazing when the frame is still sound restores clarity and insulation without the cost of a full replacement.

Skylight Leak Repair and Weatherproofing

Skylight leak repair and weatherproofing starts with figuring out whether the water is actually a leak or just condensation, which is common in humid homes when warm air hits cooler glass.

Trusted Fort Myers Roofing checks the area with a moisture meter, then reseals the unit, wraps the curb in peel-and-stick membrane and adds a small cricket on the uphill side of larger skylights to steer water around them.

Those details stop the drips at the source and keep water from collecting where the skylight meets the roof.

Skylight Flashing and Sealing

Skylight flashing and sealing focuses on the metal pieces around the unit, which do most of the work keeping rain out and are usually the first thing to fail.

We install head, side and sill flashing with properly layered step flashing on shingle roofs, and tile roofs get tile-specific flashing kits with a formable skirt that molds to the tile profile.

Sealant only serves as a backup in our installs, not the main defense, so the skylight stays watertight long after caulk would have cracked.

Roof Window Installation and Repair

Roof window installation and repair covers operable windows set into the roof slope, popular in lofts, bonus rooms and finished attics where a regular window won’t fit.

Unlike skylights, roof windows sit within reach, so we install center-pivot or top-hinged models with laminated glass and matched flashing kits for the roof type.

The result is a bright, ventilated room with a window that’s easy to open and clean and stays sealed against wind-driven rain.

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Skylight Installation and Repair Frequently Asked Questions

Do skylights in Fort Myers need to be impact-rated?

In most cases, yes. Florida code requires glazed openings in wind-borne debris regions, skylights included, to be impact resistant or protected by an impact-resistant covering. That region covers areas where the ultimate design wind speed is 140 mph or greater, plus spots within a mile of the coast at 130 mph, which takes in much of Lee County.

Will a skylight make my house hotter?

Not if you pick the right glass. In Florida, solar heat gain coefficient is the most important rating for glass exposed to direct sun, and UF/IFAS recommends skylights with an SHGC of 0.28 or lower and a U-factor of 0.60 or less. Low-E glazing keeps the light coming in while blocking a lot of the heat.

Why is my skylight leaking if the glass isn’t cracked?

The flashing is usually the problem. Most skylight leaks come from worn step flashing, failed sealant or a deteriorated curb around the unit, not the glass itself. Rebuilding the flashing often fixes the leak without replacing the whole skylight.

Do I need a permit to add a new skylight?

Usually, yes. In nearby Estero, for example, structural roof changes like adding skylights require a building permit with engineered plans. Trusted Fort Myers Roofing handles the permitting for you, so the job passes inspection the first time.

Is a tubular skylight a good option for a bathroom or hallway?

Yes. Compact 10- to 14-inch tubular skylights work well in tight spaces like hallways and closets, and they bring in daylight without needing a big roof opening or major framing changes.

What warranty comes with a new skylight?

Most quality skylight manufacturers back their products with a warranty on the glass and the unit itself, often 10 years or more, and some even cover installation when it’s done to their specs.