Florida Certified Roofing Contractor CCC 1334537
Skylights in Coconut Creek, FL
Skylights for homes in Coconut Creek and the surrounding area — from our Sunrise headquarters. Free quote.
Coconut Creek homes are mostly concrete block and stucco on slab, built out from the 1970s through the early 2000s, with barrel tile or asphalt shingle roofs and no basements. The U.S. Census Bureau's ACS 5-year (2022) data puts the median year built at 1988, so a skylight that was original to the house has already spent decades under constant South Florida sun and humidity. That matters, because the sealant some installers use in place of proper flashing dries out and shrinks in that heat long before the roof itself is finished.
Flat Rate Roofing Inc installs new skylights cut and framed into the roof, replaces failed, fogged or cracked units, and diagnoses leaks at existing ones. We work with curb-mounted and deck-mounted units using the correct flashing kit for the surrounding roof system, including impact-rated units, and we often handle skylight work as part of a re-roof. We are a Florida Certified Roofing Contractor, license CCC1334537, and the company is insured.
Coconut Creek sits only a few miles inland from the Atlantic in Broward County, so it still catches salt-laden sea breezes along with year-round humidity, and Broward is one of the two counties designated as the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone under the Florida Building Code. For a skylight that means two things: fasteners and flashings corrode faster here than in drier climates, and the unit itself generally needs to meet impact and wind pressure requirements, with a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance typically required in the HVHZ. Add the wet season from roughly May through October, with near-daily thunderstorms and wind-driven rain, and head and side flashing details become the difference between a dry ceiling and a stain.
Problems to watch for in Coconut Creek
Sealant used instead of flashing
Caulk alone around a skylight curb will not survive the constant UV and heat in South Florida. Once it dries out and cracks, wind-driven rain in a squall line finds the opening.
Fogged or failed glazing
Condensation between the panes means the seal on the unit has failed. In a humid subtropical climate the fogging rarely clears on its own, and the unit needs replacement rather than repair.
Leaks at the head and side flashing
Wind-driven rain during the May–October rainy season is pushed uphill and sideways, so water can enter at the top and sides of a skylight even when the unit is sound.
Corroded fasteners and flashing
High humidity and salt-laden sea breezes a few miles inland accelerate corrosion on fasteners and flashings, so older skylight assemblies in Coconut Creek should be inspected, not assumed to be watertight.
Units that predate current impact rules
With a median year built of 1988 (Census ACS 5-year, 2022), many Coconut Creek skylights were installed before the stricter post-Hurricane Andrew code waves. A replacement in Broward's HVHZ generally has to carry approved impact-resistant glazing or approved protection.
Flashing that does not match the roof system
Barrel tile, asphalt shingle and low-slope sections over additions and Florida rooms all need different flashing details. A kit intended for one system installed on another is a persistent leak source.
Rotten decking around the opening
A slow skylight leak soaks the plywood around the curb. We include rotten plywood and fascia replacement in our scope so the new unit is set on sound decking.
What we do
- New skylight installationWe cut and frame the opening into the roof and set the unit with the flashing kit matched to your tile, shingle or low-slope roof.
- Replacing failed unitsFogged, cracked or leaking skylights are replaced with units carrying the required approvals, which in Broward's HVHZ generally means a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance.
- Curb-mounted and deck-mounted workBoth mounting types are handled with the correct manufacturer flashing kit rather than relying on sealant to do the waterproofing.
- Leak diagnosis at existing skylightsWe trace whether water is entering at the glazing seal, the head and side flashing, or the surrounding roof, which is often the real source after a storm.
- Skylights combined with a re-roofReplacing a skylight during a re-roof lets the flashing be integrated into the new roof system in one pass, which is how upgrades are commonly scheduled in the dry season.
- Permits and close-outWe pull permits under our own license, schedule and pass inspections, close the permit out, and clean up fully.
Licenses, permits and codes in Coconut Creek
Skylight work in a roof is usually performed under a license — typically a licensed roofing contractor, or a general or building contractor, and glazing or window specialty licenses can also apply depending on scope. Florida does not have a widely recognized standalone state 'skylight' license class, so confirm the correct scope with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), through the Construction Industry Licensing Board, and with the Coconut Creek building department. Adding or replacing a skylight normally requires a permit from the local municipal building department or county building division, particularly where the roof opening or framing is altered; like-for-like replacement may still require a permit in most South Florida jurisdictions, so verify before work starts. Units must meet Florida Building Code impact and wind pressure requirements, with a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance generally expected in the HVHZ and a Florida Product Approval elsewhere. Our certification, CCC1334537, is a state certification valid in every Florida county and can be verified on the DBPR website.
When to call
Leak complaints tend to surface during the May–October rainy season and after storms, while replacements and upgrades are commonly scheduled in the dry season, often alongside a re-roof. In Coconut Creek there is also the November–April stretch when seasonal residents return and open up homes, which is a sensible time to look at a ceiling stain that appeared while the house was closed. Nearly all housing here sits within an HOA or a gated community, so allow time for association review where approval is required. Our phone at (954) 775-8990 is answered around the clock and the office keeps weekday hours, Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm; you can also request a free quote with the form on this page. We work out of one office at 9610 NW 24th St, Sunrise, FL 33322, serving Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties.
We serve Coconut Creek including Wynmoor Village, Winston Park, The Township, Regency Lakes, Cocobay, Banyan Trails, Centura Parc, the Promenade at Coconut Creek area and the Tradewinds Park area, along with nearby Margate, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach, North Lauderdale, Tamarac, Parkland and Fort Lauderdale.
Skylights in Coconut Creek: questions we hear
- Do I need a permit to replace a skylight in Coconut Creek?
- Adding or replacing a skylight normally requires a permit from the local municipal building department or county building division, especially where the roof opening or framing is altered. Even like-for-like replacement may still require a permit in most South Florida jurisdictions. We pull permits under our own license, schedule the inspections and close the permit out.
- Does my skylight have to be impact-rated?
- Skylights must meet Florida Building Code impact and wind pressure requirements. Broward County is part of the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, where the unit generally needs a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance, with impact-resistant glazing or approved protection required in windborne-debris areas. Confirm the specific requirement with the local building department.
- My skylight only leaks in heavy rain. Why?
- Wind-driven rain in the May–October wet season is pushed at the head and side flashings rather than falling straight down, so an assembly that sheds ordinary rain can still let water in during a squall line. It is also common for dried-out sealant used in place of proper flashing to open up under the Florida sun. A leak diagnosis separates the unit from the surrounding roof.
- Can the fogging between the panes be cleaned?
- No. Fogging means the seal on the glazing unit has failed, and in Coconut Creek's year-round humidity the moisture stays trapped. The practical fix is replacing the unit, ideally with one that carries the approvals required in Broward's HVHZ.
- Should I wait and do the skylight with my re-roof?
- If the roof is near the end of its life, combining the two lets the flashing be integrated into the new roof system in one pass, which is why upgrades are often scheduled in the dry season alongside a re-roof. If the skylight is actively leaking, it should be addressed sooner so the plywood around the opening does not rot. Call for a free quote and we will tell you which applies.
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