Florida Certified Roofing Contractor CCC 1334537
Skylights in Lighthouse Point, FL
Skylights for homes in Lighthouse Point and the surrounding area — from our Sunrise headquarters. Free quote.
Lighthouse Point is built around deep-water canals and the Intracoastal Waterway, close to Hillsboro Inlet. Salt-laden air, high year-round humidity, intense UV and a wet season from roughly June through October all work on a roof penetration. A skylight is a hole cut into the roof, so it depends on its flashing and seals more than almost anything else up there.
Much of the housing here is concrete block and stucco from the 1950s through the 1970s, with low-slope or barrel-tile roofs, alongside newer custom waterfront rebuilds. Flat Rate Roofing installs new skylights, replaces failed or fogged units and diagnoses leaks at existing ones. We hold Florida Certified Roofing Contractor license CCC1334537, and our office is in Sunrise, in Broward County.
Many Lighthouse Point homes sit within a few hundred feet of brackish water, and salt spray and humidity wear out exterior hardware and metal components faster than they do inland in Broward. On a skylight, that means flashing, fasteners and sealant age sooner. Florida sun then dries out sealant that was used in place of proper flashing. Homes here often mix aging mid-century roofs with new impact-rated windows and doors, so a skylight added or replaced during a renovation has to be matched to the roof around it and to Broward's wind requirements.
Problems to watch for in Lighthouse Point
Sealant used instead of flashing
Caulk or roof cement applied around a skylight can dry out and crack in Lighthouse Point's UV and heat. Once it does, the unit leaks whenever the wet season brings heavy rain.
Wind-driven rain at head and side flashings
Tropical storms and summer thunderstorms can push rain sideways under flashing that is worn or poorly lapped. The first sign is often a stain on the ceiling near the unit.
Fogged or condensation-filled units
In a humid climate like Lighthouse Point's, a failed seal lets moisture into the glazing. The unit then looks cloudy and may drip.
Cracked or damaged glazing
Wind-borne debris during a hurricane or tropical storm can crack a skylight that is not rated for impact. Broward's wind-borne debris requirements are the reason we point homeowners toward rated units.
Salt-air corrosion of metal parts
Canal-side homes see constant salt in the air. Unprotected fasteners, drip edge and flashing around a skylight can corrode and let water in.
Old units on mid-century roofs
Skylights installed on 1950s–70s block homes may predate current wind-rated products. They can fail or leak long before the rest of the roof does.
What we do
- New skylight installationWe cut and frame the opening in the roof and install the unit with the correct flashing kit for your roof type, whether low-slope, barrel tile or another covering.
- Replacing failed, fogged or cracked unitsWe remove the old unit and replace it with a properly flashed one. If the old unit was sealed with caulk alone, we fix the flashing as well.
- Curb-mounted and deck-mounted unitsWe match the mounting style to your roof and the look you want, and flash it the way the manufacturer's approval requires.
- Leak diagnosisWe check whether the water is coming from the unit, the flashing or somewhere else on the roof before recommending a repair, so you pay to fix the right thing.
- Impact-rated units and re-roof coordinationWe can install impact-rated skylights suited to Broward's wind requirements and coordinate the work with a re-roof. You get a written flat rate quote that says what is included, and rotten plywood is replaced as part of the scope, with full cleanup after.
Licenses, permits and codes in Lighthouse Point
In Florida, skylight work tied into the roof covering is normally done by a licensed roofing contractor. The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), through the Construction Industry Licensing Board, regulates licensing, and you can verify any license on the DBPR website. Broward County is in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, so skylight products there generally need a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA) and must be installed per that approval, with Florida Building Code wind-borne debris glazing requirements applying. A permit from the local building department is typically required for new openings and usually for replacements, because framing, flashing and pressure and impact ratings are inspected. We pull permits under our own license, schedule the inspections and close out the permit. If the skylight is part of a re-roof, Florida's 25% roof rule may apply to older roofs, so verify the details with your building department. Skylights near pools or decks may also involve safety glazing requirements.
When to call
Hurricane season runs through the fall, and storm-prep demand tends to build in late summer. The November to April snowbird season is when seasonal residents return and open up their homes. Leak complaints cluster in the summer rainy season and after storms, while replacements are often bundled with dry-season reroofing. If you are planning a skylight, getting a quote before storm season gives you time to schedule the permit and inspection. Call (954) 775-8990, since the phone is answered around the clock, or use the estimate form on this page. The Sunrise office keeps weekday hours, Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.
We serve Lighthouse Point, including the Yacht and Racquet Club area, Venetian Isles, Coral Key Villas, the Hillsboro Inlet waterfront canals, and the areas around Dan Witt Park and Frank McDonough Park, as well as nearby Cresthaven, Hillsboro Beach, The Cove and Sea Ranch Lakes.
Skylights in Lighthouse Point: questions we hear
- Do I need a permit for a skylight in Lighthouse Point?
- A permit from the local building department is typically required for new skylight openings and usually for replacements. We pull permits under our own license, schedule the inspections and close out the permit. Verify specifics with the local building department.
- Does a skylight in Lighthouse Point need a Miami-Dade NOA?
- Lighthouse Point is in Broward County, which is part of the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, so Miami-Dade NOAs are generally required for these products. The unit must be installed per its approval. Your building department can confirm the requirement for your project.
- Can I just reseal my leaking skylight?
- Sealant alone often dries out in Florida sun and fails again. Near the canals, salt air can speed up the wear on the flashing around the unit. We check whether the flashing needs to be redone so the leak is fixed properly.
- Why do skylights near the Intracoastal wear out faster?
- Homes near the canals and Hillsboro Inlet are exposed to salt-laden air and constant humidity. These conditions corrode unprotected metal and age seals and fasteners faster than inland Broward. Corrosion-resistant materials and correct flashing matter more here.
- Can a skylight be installed along with a new roof?
- Yes, work can be combined with a re-roof, and Florida's dry-season reroofing is a common time to bundle replacements. Because the 25% roof rule may apply to older roofs, verify with your building department how it applies to your home. Call us for a free quote.
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