Skylight Snow Removal

What This Service Involves

Skylights are the weak point of any snow-loaded roof because their glazing and flashing were not built to carry the same weight as the surrounding structure. Heavy, saturated Western Washington snow that piles over a skylight can crack the pane or force water through the seals. Our crews clear snow off and around each skylight by hand, relieving the load without striking the glass. We also keep the flashing zone clear so meltwater drains away instead of pooling against the frame.

Benefits

Protects fragile skylight glazing from cracking; prevents leaks through overloaded seals; keeps flashing clear for proper drainage; relieves load by hand without impact on glass

Our Process

1) Locate each skylight under the snow; 2) Clear snow off the glazing by hand; 3) Relieve load in the surrounding roof area; 4) Keep the flashing zone open for drainage

What Affects the Cost

Number and size of skylights; snow depth and weight over the glazing; roof pitch and access to each unit; flashing condition and leak history; hand-work care required near glass

Best Time of Year

Skylight snow removal is important during heavy accumulations and rain-on-snow events that pile saturated weight over the glazing.