Florida Certified Roofing Contractor CCC 1334537
Skylights in Coral Springs, FL
Skylights for homes in Coral Springs and the surrounding area — from our Sunrise headquarters. Free quote.
Coral Springs has a tropical, high-humidity climate with a distinct May–October wet season, and that is exactly when a skylight shows its weaknesses. Wind-driven rain pushes at head and side flashings, constant sun dries out any sealant that was used in place of proper flashing, and humid air encourages condensation and fogging inside units whose seals have failed. The city also sits in Broward County's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, so any opening in the roof is governed by wind-load and impact requirements rather than by preference.
Flat Rate Roofing Inc installs new skylights cut and framed into the roof, replaces failed, fogged or cracked units, and sets curb-mounted and deck-mounted units with the correct flashing kit for the surrounding roof system. We also diagnose leaks at existing skylights and install impact-rated units, often as part of a re-roof. We are a licensed Florida Certified Roofing Contractor, CCC1334537, serving Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties from one office at 9610 NW 24th St in Sunrise.
Coral Springs is a master-planned city built largely from the 1960s through the 1990s and into the early 2000s, and the Census (ACS 5-year, 2022) puts the median year built at 1986 — so the typical home here is roughly in its late thirties, and so is anything original on its roof. The dominant stock is concrete-block-and-stucco single-family homes with barrel-tile or asphalt-shingle roofs, plus many townhomes and condominiums, and most homes are owner-occupied. On a roof that age, an original skylight may have a degraded seal, a flashing detail that has been patched with sealant more than once, or glazing that predates current impact expectations. Because Coral Springs is a planned community with strict architectural standards and very common homeowner associations, exterior changes may also need architectural-review approval alongside Broward County permitting and HVHZ compliance — worth confirming with your association before work is scheduled.
Problems to watch for in Coral Springs
Sealant used instead of flashing
Caulk and roofing mastic dry out fast under constant South Florida sun and UV. A skylight that depends on sealant rather than a proper flashing kit will usually start weeping at the head during the wet season.
Wind-driven rain at the head and sides
Near-daily thunderstorms from May through October drive rain sideways into head and side flashings. Water that would run off harmlessly in calm weather gets pushed up and under the detail instead.
Fogged or failed glazing
High humidity year-round accelerates condensation inside units whose seals have failed, leaving a permanent haze between the panes. Fogging is a seal problem, not a cleaning problem, and the unit needs replacement.
Units older than current impact rules
With the median Coral Springs home dating from 1986, an original skylight may well predate the stricter codes adopted after Hurricane Andrew. In the HVHZ, replacement units generally need impact-resistant glazing or approved protection.
Flashing that fights the roof system
Barrel tile and asphalt shingle need different flashing details, and a kit meant for one does not transfer to the other. Mismatched details are a frequent source of slow leaks on Coral Springs' tile and shingle roofs.
Rotten deck around the opening
A skylight that has leaked quietly will soften the plywood and framing around the curb. We open it up and replace rotten plywood and fascia as part of the scope rather than covering it back up.
Biological growth in the attic below
High humidity and a small ongoing leak encourage algae, mold and mildew in the attic space under a skylight. Stains on a ceiling near the shaft deserve a look before the next rainy season.
What we do
- New skylight installationWe cut and frame a new opening in the roof, set the unit, and flash it into the existing roof system. Permits are pulled under our own license and the inspection is scheduled, passed and closed out.
- Replacing failed, fogged or cracked unitsWe remove the old unit, inspect the curb and deck, and install a replacement with the correct flashing kit. Impact-rated units are available where the opening calls for them.
- Curb-mounted and deck-mounted unitsBoth mounting types are handled, with flashing details chosen to be compatible with barrel tile or asphalt shingle. The detail is built, not caulked.
- Leak diagnosis at existing skylightsNot every ceiling stain near a skylight comes from the skylight itself. We trace the entry point at the head, sides, curb or surrounding field before quoting a repair.
- Skylight work combined with a re-roofThe cleanest time to add, move or replace a skylight is while the roof is open. Doing both at once avoids disturbing a new roof system later.
- Written flat rate quote and full cleanupYou get a free estimate and a written flat rate quote that says what is included. Rotten plywood and fascia replacement is part of the scope, and we clean up fully when we finish.
Licenses, permits and codes in Coral Springs
In Florida, skylight work in a roof is usually performed under a license — typically a licensed roofing contractor, sometimes a general or building contractor, and glazing or window specialty licenses can apply depending on scope. There is no 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 (CILB) and with the Coral Springs building department. Adding or replacing a skylight normally requires a permit, especially where the roof opening or framing is altered, and like-for-like replacement may still require one in most South Florida jurisdictions — verify with the local building department. Units must meet Florida Building Code impact and wind pressure requirements; in Broward's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance is generally needed, with Florida Product Approval used elsewhere, and flashing details must be compatible with the surrounding roof system. Our certification, CCC1334537, is a state certification valid in every Florida county and verifiable on the DBPR website, and the company is insured.
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 drier winter months — which in Coral Springs also lines up with seasonal residents returning and catching up on deferred maintenance. If you are already planning a re-roof, that is the simplest window for skylight work. Call (954) 775-8990 — the phone is answered around the clock, and the office keeps weekday hours, Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm — or request a free estimate using the form on this page.
We serve skylight work across Coral Springs, including Eagle Trace, Heron Bay, Ramblewood, Turtle Run, Maplewood, Coral Creek, Wyndham Lakes, Kensington, Cypress Run, the Coral Springs Country Club area, Downtown Coral Springs / City Centre and the Mullins Park area, along with nearby Parkland, Coconut Creek, Margate, Tamarac and Sunrise.
Skylights in Coral Springs: questions we hear
- Do I need a permit for a skylight in Coral Springs?
- 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. 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 here?
- Coral Springs is in Broward County, which sits in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone under the Florida Building Code. In the HVHZ the unit generally needs a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance, with impact-resistant glazing or approved protection required in windborne-debris areas. We confirm the product approval path for your specific opening.
- My skylight is fogged. Can it be resealed?
- Fogging between the panes means the seal has failed, and in a high-humidity climate like Coral Springs that condensation will not clear. The practical fix is replacing the unit rather than trying to reseal it. We inspect the curb and deck at the same time.
- Will my HOA need to approve the work?
- Homeowner associations are very common in Coral Springs, and many carry architectural review requirements as part of the city's planned-community standards. Exterior changes often need association approval in addition to permitting. Check with your association early so the approval and the permit can move together.
- Should I wait and do it with a re-roof?
- If a re-roof is already on the horizon, combining the two is usually the better sequence, since the flashing and the surrounding roof system go in together. With the typical Coral Springs home dating from the mid-1980s per Census data, many roofs are at a stage where that conversation makes sense. We will give you a free quote either way.
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