Florida Certified Roofing Contractor CCC 1334537
The flat-rate skylights specialist in Sunny Isles Beach, FL
Skylights for homes in Sunny Isles Beach and the surrounding area — from our Sunrise headquarters. Free quote.
Sunny Isles Beach sits on the Atlantic, and constant salt air and year-round humidity are hard on anything bolted, sealed or flashed into a roof. Most of the city is high-rise and mid-rise condo towers, so skylights here are usually on the smaller share of townhomes and single-family homes, many on the Intracoastal side, or on units where the association allows them. When you choose who works on one, look for a roofing-only contractor with a license you can verify on the Florida DBPR website. You also want a written quote that spells out what is included. Ours is Florida Certified Roofing Contractor CCC1334537, a state certification valid in every Florida county.
Flat Rate Roofing handles new skylight installation, replacement of failed units and leak diagnosis at existing ones. We give you a free estimate and a written flat-rate quote. Permits are pulled under our own license, inspections are scheduled and passed, and the permit is closed out. Our office is in Sunrise, in Broward County, and we are insured.
Oceanfront exposure means corrosion is the main wear factor on metal in Sunny Isles Beach, and that includes the fasteners and flashing around a skylight. Hurricane season (June to November) adds high wind and storm-surge risk, and waterspouts and brief tornadoes are occasional. Many units here are seasonal or part-time residences, so a slow skylight leak can go unnoticed while the owner is away. Condo-association rules often govern who can do repairs and when, so we suggest checking your association's process before scheduling work.
Problems to watch for in Sunny Isles Beach
Sealant used instead of proper flashing
Sealant applied in place of a correct flashing kit can dry out in the Florida sun and let water in. Salt air along the Collins Avenue corridor and the rest of the coast can speed up that wear.
Wind-driven rain at head and side flashings
Summer thunderstorms and tropical systems push rain sideways, and weak head or side flashing is where it tends to get in. A stain on the ceiling near the frame is a common sign.
Fogged or failed glazing
Condensation between panes means the seal has failed. In a humid climate like Sunny Isles Beach, a fogged unit is often ready for replacement rather than repair.
Cracked units
A cracked dome or pane lets rain and moist air into the home. After a storm, wind-borne debris can be the cause.
Corroded fasteners and metal parts
Constant salt air from the Atlantic corrodes metal fasteners and unprotected metal around the curb. Corroded parts can loosen the unit's hold on the roof.
Leaks nobody notices
In seasonal or part-time residences, water can run for weeks before anyone is home to see it. Checking the skylight and ceiling when you return for the winter snowbird season can catch problems early.
What we do
- New skylight installationWe cut and frame the opening into the roof and install the unit with the correct flashing kit. The work is written up in a flat-rate quote that says what is included.
- Replacement of failed unitsWe replace fogged, cracked or leaking skylights, curb-mounted or deck-mounted, with proper flashing instead of relying on sealant.
- Leak diagnosisBefore replacing anything, we work out whether the leak comes from the flashing, the glazing or the roof around it. Rotten plywood and fascia replacement are included in the scope.
- Impact-rated unitsFor homes in Sunny Isles Beach, where wind-borne debris requirements matter, we can supply impact-rated skylights suited to the site.
- Work combined with a re-roofIf the roof around the skylight is also due for replacement, we can do both in one project. Full cleanup is part of the job.
Licenses, permits and codes in Sunny Isles Beach
Sunny Isles Beach is in Miami-Dade County, which is part of the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. The licensing rule, in the site's wording: "Roofing work in Florida legally requires a licensed roofing contractor and generally a permit from the local building department; a contractor's license is verified on the Florida DBPR website." The regulator is the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), through the Construction Industry Licensing Board. On product approval: "Miami-Dade and Broward are Florida's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. Roofing products used there need a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA) for that use; elsewhere in Florida they need a Florida Product Approval (or local approval). Either way the product is installed per its approval." Skylights also need design-pressure and impact ratings suited to the site, and older multi-story condos may be subject to state structural milestone inspection requirements. Confirm the details for your building with the local building department and your association.
When to call
Leak complaints tend to cluster in the summer rainy season and after storms, and repair demand peaks before and after hurricane season (June to November) and during the winter snowbird season, when part-time residents return. Skylight replacements are often bundled with dry-season reroofing. If you are away part of the year, have the skylight checked before you leave or as soon as you return. The 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 estimate with the form on this page.
We serve Sunny Isles Beach, including the Collins Avenue corridor, Sunny Isles Beach Boulevard (172nd Street), the Intracoastal Waterway side and the Winston Towers area, as well as Eastern Shores (North Miami Beach), Golden Beach, Bal Harbour and Aventura.
Skylights in Sunny Isles Beach: questions we hear
- Do I need my condo association's approval for skylight work in Sunny Isles Beach?
- Most residents here live under condo associations, and association rules often govern who can do repairs and when. Check your association's process before scheduling, and we can give you a written scope to submit.
- Do skylights in Sunny Isles Beach need a Miami-Dade NOA?
- Sunny Isles Beach is in Miami-Dade, part of the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, where Miami-Dade NOAs are generally required for skylight units. Ask to see the approval for any unit you are quoted, and the product must be installed per its approval.
- Why does a skylight leak even after it was resealed?
- Sealant used in place of proper flashing can dry out in the Florida sun. Salt air and wind-driven rain make that worse near the coast, so a lasting fix usually means correct flashing rather than another layer of sealant.
- I am only here part of the year. Can you help?
- Many units in Sunny Isles Beach are seasonal or part-time residences, so leaks can go unnoticed while owners are away. Call (954) 775-8990 or use the quote form, and we will explain what is included in a written flat-rate quote.
- Who pulls the permit?
- Permits are pulled under our own license, inspections are scheduled and passed, and the permit is closed out. Requirements are set by the local building department, so verify the details with it.
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