Skylight leak repair and reseal service

Homeowners with leaks or stained ceilings, strata managers, landlords and property managers, and small commercial building owners.

A call-out and assessment fee, then a fixed quote per skylight for repair or parts replacement. Property managers can bring repeat work.

• Comfortable working on roofs and at height
• Finding the source of a leak
• Clear quoting and honest advice about repair versus replace

• Licensing: rules on roofing and waterproofing work differ by state and by job value, so check before you quote
• Working at height: get proper training and safety equipment, and check your state's work health and safety rules
• Public liability insurance, and workers compensation once you hire anyone
• Water damage claims if a repair fails, so keep photos and written records of every job
• Roofs built before the 1990s may contain asbestos sheeting, so check the rules before cutting or disturbing it

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on your tools, safety equipment, flashing kits and sealants, vehicle needs and insurance. Proper height safety gear and training are worth budgeting for.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on how many repair jobs you win and their size. Revenue isn't profit, since materials and travel cost money. The estimate assumes at least about 15 hours a week.

Check roofing and waterproofing licensing, which differs by state and job value, before you quote. Also check your state's work health and safety rules for working at height, and the rules on asbestos, as roofs built before the 1990s may contain it.