Skylight Installation and Repair in Phoenix, Tucson, AZ and Surrounding Areas

Lyons Roofing provides complete skylight services throughout Phoenix and Tucson including new skylight installation, skylight replacement, leak repair, flashing repair and replacement, and integration of skylights during a full roof replacement project. We work with fixed, venting, and tubular skylight configurations on tile, shingle, flat, and foam roofing systems.

Yes. Lyons Roofing holds Arizona Registrar of Contractors license AZ ROC# 348074, covering skylight installation and repair as part of our residential and commercial roofing scope throughout Arizona. We are fully bonded with general liability and workers compensation insurance on every skylight project.

The overwhelming majority of skylight leaks do not originate from the skylight unit itself. They originate from the flashing, the metal or membrane detailing that seals the transition between the skylight curb and the surrounding roofing material. Arizona’s daily thermal cycling, often 35 to 40 degrees between cool mornings and extreme afternoon heat, fatigues flashing adhesion and sealant over years of service, creating the gap that monsoon wind-driven rain eventually finds.

Yes. We diagnose the actual source of a skylight leak before recommending repair scope, since the entry point is frequently the surrounding flashing rather than the skylight glazing or frame itself. Repair may involve re-flashing the skylight curb, resealing penetration points, or in some cases replacing the skylight unit itself if the glazing seal or frame has failed.

Tile roof skylight flashing requires removing tile around the skylight curb, installing step flashing and a cricket where needed to divert water around the upslope side of the curb, integrating the flashing with the underlayment, and carefully reinstalling surrounding tile to restore both the weatherproofing and the visual continuity of the roof field.

Shingle roof skylight flashing uses step flashing integrated beneath the upslope shingle courses and over the downslope courses, following standard shingle flashing sequencing, along with a cricket on wider skylights positioned on a slope where snow or debris could accumulate above the curb.

Flat and foam roof skylight installation uses a curb-mounted approach where the foam or membrane is integrated directly up and over the skylight curb, creating a seamless, self-flashing transition consistent with the surrounding low-slope roofing system rather than relying on traditional step flashing.

Both, depending on what our inspection finds. If the skylight unit itself, the glazing, frame, and seals, is still in sound condition and the leak originates at the flashing, we repair or replace the flashing alone. If the skylight unit has failed, through seal breakdown, cracked glazing, or frame deterioration, full unit replacement is the appropriate scope.

We install fixed skylights, which do not open and are the most common configuration, venting skylights that open manually or electrically for airflow, and tubular skylights, which use a reflective tube to channel daylight from a smaller roof-level collector into interior spaces without the larger roof opening a traditional skylight requires.

Yes. Skylight glazing performance is measured primarily through Solar Heat Gain Coefficient, or SHGC, and U-Factor, and the ENERGY STAR program sets specific efficiency benchmarks by climate zone. Arizona falls in the Southern climate zone, where a lower SHGC rating matters most for limiting unwanted solar heat gain. We help Arizona homeowners select glazing appropriate for this climate rather than a cold-climate-optimized product.

A cricket is a small peaked structure built on the upslope side of a skylight curb that diverts water and debris around the skylight rather than allowing it to pool against the curb. Crickets become necessary on wider skylights or those positioned where significant water volume travels down the roof slope above the unit, a common condition during Arizona monsoon downpours.

Yes. Condensation on the interior of a skylight is typically a ventilation or insulation issue rather than a leak, though homeowners often mistake the moisture for a roof leak. We assess whether the condensation stems from inadequate attic ventilation near the skylight well, insufficient insulation at the light well, or an actual seal failure in the glazing unit, and address the specific cause accordingly.

The skylight unit itself, glazing and frame, typically lasts 15 to 20 years or more under manufacturer specifications, though Arizona’s intense UV exposure can affect seal materials sooner than in milder climates. Flashing around a skylight often requires attention well before the unit itself, commonly in the 10 to 15 year range, which is why flashing condition should be assessed independently of the skylight unit’s age.

We install and service skylights from major manufacturers commonly available in the Arizona market, and can recommend specific product lines based on your roof type, room orientation, and heat gain priorities. We are happy to discuss specific brand options during your consultation.

Yes. Interior staining around a skylight, whether on the drywall, ceiling texture, or light well finish, indicates past or ongoing water intrusion and should prompt a professional inspection. We trace the staining back to its actual source, which is frequently the flashing rather than the skylight unit, before recommending repair scope.

Yes. New skylight installation into an existing roof involves evaluating the framing below to confirm the opening is structurally appropriate, cutting the roof opening, framing the curb, and integrating flashing specific to your roof’s material, tile, shingle, flat, or foam.

Yes. Tubular skylights, sometimes called solar tubes, are a practical alternative for interior rooms without a direct path to a larger traditional skylight opening, or for homeowners who want daylighting with a smaller roof penetration and less heat gain than a full-size skylight typically introduces. See our dedicated solar tubular lights service for more detail.

Lyons Roofing does not publish pricing because project cost depends on skylight size and type, roof material, flashing scope, and whether this is new installation or repair to an existing unit. Our free consultation provides a specific written proposal for your particular project.

During a full roof replacement, we remove and protect any existing skylight units that will be reinstalled, reframe and reflash the curb to current standards as part of the new roofing system, and reinstall the skylight with new flashing integrated into the new roof rather than reusing old, potentially fatigued flashing material.

Yes. Flashing repair or replacement is frequently possible without disturbing the skylight unit itself, provided the unit’s glazing and frame are still sound. This is often the more economical repair path when our inspection confirms the flashing, not the unit, is the source of the leak.

We provide a written workmanship warranty on every skylight installation and repair project. Skylight unit manufacturer warranties are separate and vary by product; we provide that documentation as part of your project packet and can discuss specific manufacturer warranty terms during your consultation.

A properly selected and installed skylight can improve daylighting and reduce reliance on artificial lighting during daytime hours. Whether it improves overall energy efficiency depends heavily on glazing performance, SHGC rating appropriate to Arizona’s climate, and correct installation. A poorly selected or poorly installed skylight can increase cooling costs rather than reduce them, which is why product selection and installation quality both matter.

Call 602-638-3135 (Phoenix) or 520-900-1442 (Tucson) or request a consultation online. Lyons Roofing serves Phoenix, Tucson, and the surrounding Arizona communities, with a free consultation and written proposal before any work begins.

Lyons Roofing has installed and repaired skylights throughout Arizona since 1993, licensed under AZ ROC# 348074, fully bonded and insured, with active A+ BBB accreditation in both Phoenix and Tucson and recognition as a top-rated, repeated Super Service Award winner on Angi. As an ARCA member, we follow the professional standards governing roofing work in Arizona.

Yes. Many Arizona homes benefit from a combination approach, a traditional skylight in a primary living space and tubular skylights in interior rooms like hallways, closets, or bathrooms that have no direct path to a larger roof opening. We can plan and install both configurations as part of the same project.

When a skylight is installed as part of a new roof or into an existing roof under warranty, we use flashing materials and installation methods compatible with the roofing system’s manufacturer specifications. Improper skylight integration is a common way roofing warranties are inadvertently voided, which is why this coordination matters.

We assess the light well insulation, attic ventilation near the skylight opening, and the skylight glazing seal itself to determine the actual cause. Condensation is frequently a ventilation or insulation gap rather than product failure, and the fix depends entirely on which of these factors is actually responsible.

Yes. When a roof replacement is planned around an existing skylight, we remove the unit, reframe and reflash the curb as part of the new roofing system, and reinstall the skylight with new flashing rather than attempting to preserve old flashing beneath new roofing material.

Low-emissivity, or low-E, coatings reduce heat transfer through the glazing. In Arizona’s climate, glazing selection should prioritize a low Solar Heat Gain Coefficient to limit unwanted solar heat entering the home, which is different from the priority in colder climates where retaining heat matters more. We help Arizona homeowners select glazing optimized for our specific heat-dominant climate rather than a generic recommendation.

Yes. Vaulted ceiling installations typically have a shorter or nonexistent light well between the roof opening and the ceiling, which simplifies some aspects of installation while requiring careful attention to insulation and flashing at the roof penetration. We evaluate your specific vaulted ceiling configuration during the consultation.