Should Skylights Be Replaced During a Roof Replacement?

Fasto Roofing often gets this question mid-project, right when a contractor spots an aging skylight during tear-off.

Skylights Are Built Into the Roof

Flashing and weatherproofing around a skylight tie directly into the roof deck, so a full replacement disturbs that integration — often exposing hidden wear at the flashing joint.

Timing Changes the Cost

Replacing a skylight during an active roofing job is far cheaper than waiting, since the labor-heavy part is already underway:

• No separate mobilization

• Shared labor with the roof work already in progress

• No aging unit left sitting inside a brand-new roof

What to Watch For

Skylights older than 10–15 years are generally worth evaluating during a roof replacement. A roofer such as Fasto Roofing in Mason, Ohio can confirm whether an aging unit poses real risk to a new 25–30 year roof.

Conclusion

A roof replacement is the cheapest time to deal with an aging skylight — waiting usually means paying more later for work that could've happened in the same visit.

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