# Emergency Skylight Repair Toronto | 24/7 Leak Response

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24/7 Dispatch · Tarp or Board-Up Same Night

# Skylight Installation Toronto: Emergency Skylight Service 24/7 for Storm Leaks, Broken Glass & After-Hours Callouts

Last updated: October 4, 2026 · By The Skylight Installation Toronto Crew

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 skylight service in Toronto is a 24/7 crew response to a skylight that is actively leaking, broken or open to the weather: we dispatch the nearest truck, tarp or board the opening, protect the ceiling and contents below and document the damage for your insurer, then quote the permanent repair once the weather clears. After-hours callouts run $650 to $1,200 plus $150/hr across the GTA.

-   20 Yrs GTA
-   Velux Certified
-   Fakro Certified
-   OBC 9.7 Compliant
-   $5M Liability
-   Lifetime Flashing Warranty

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(647) 254-2699

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$650 to $1,800 per callout CAD, published pricing

![Emergency crew securing a tarp over a broken skylight after a storm](/images/misc/two-person-emergency-crew-securing-blue-tarp-over-.webp)

Active GTA Site Crew OBC 9.7 Certified

-   5-Star Satisfaction
-   Top-Rated Toronto Skylight Installer
-   Velux Certified Installer
-   Fakro Certified
-   OBC 9.7 & 9.26 Compliant
-   $5M Liability + Full WSIB
-   Lifetime Leak-Free Flashing Warranty
-   24/7 Emergency Leak Response

Why GTA Owners Trust Us

## Why Toronto Trusts Skylight Installation Toronto for 24/7 Emergency

2,000+ skylights installed across the GTA in 20 years, with in-house WSIB crews, certified Velux and Fakro installs and pricing you can see before anyone climbs a ladder.

### 20 Years of Skylight Installation

Two decades installing Velux and Fakro skylights across the GTA, from our first VCI certification in 2004 to three install trucks on the road today.

### Velux + Fakro Certified Installer

Both certifications verified every year. Direct dealer accounts, factory warranty passthrough and model-specific install protocols.

### OBC 9.7 + CSA A440 Compliant

Every install follows Ontario Building Code 9.7 fenestration, 9.26 roofing and CSA A440. Permit coordination is part of the job.

### Full Crew, Zero Subcontracting

Every installer is an in-house, WSIB-covered employee. No rental crews and no subcontractors on your roof.

### Written Workmanship Warranty

Lifetime leak-free warranty on install flashing, plus Velux 10/20-year and Fakro 10-year product warranty passthrough.

### Transparent CAD Pricing

Install, replacement, repair and accessory rates are published. Every quote itemizes unit, labour, permit, flashing and disposal.

![Plywood board-up over a skylight opening after a branch broke the glass](/images/misc/plywood-board-up-fastened-over-skylight-opening-af.webp)

Plywood board-up over a skylight opening after a branch broke the glass

## What Happens When You Call Our Emergency Line

Skylight emergencies do not wait for business hours. A branch comes through the glass at midnight. A summer storm drives rain sideways under old flashing. A March thaw pushes a wall of meltwater past an ice dam. When water is coming into the house, you need someone on the roof, not a callback tomorrow.

Our 24/7 line goes to a person. We talk you through protecting the room, dispatch the nearest crew and get the opening covered. Once the weather clears, we come back to do the permanent repair properly.

## The 5 Skylight Emergencies We See Most

1.  **Broken glass from branches** during wind storms.
2.  **Hail damage** cracking outer panes.
3.  **Storm leaks** from wind-driven rain past old flashing.
4.  **Ice dam surges** during sudden thaws.
5.  **Venting skylights stuck open** when a motor or sensor fails in rain.

## Residential Emergency Service

### Broken Skylights Over Bedrooms

Laminated glass holds together; tempered glass does not. We board up either way.

### Kitchen Leaks

Protect counters and appliances, then tarp.

### Stairwell Leaks

Slip hazards on stairs get towels and barriers first.

### Attic Leaks

Water travels on framing. We find it before it reaches drywall.

### Stuck-Open Venting Units

Manual close and temporary seal.

### Heritage Homes

Careful temporary protection on slate and copper.

## Commercial Emergency Service

### Warehouses

Protect inventory with sheeting, seal the opening.

### Retail

Get the store open in the morning.

### Offices

Protect electronics and work areas.

### Restaurants

Make the dining room usable again fast.

## Specialty Emergency Measures

### Emergency Tarping

Secured and weighted to survive wind.

### Plywood Board-Up

For broken glass.

### Temporary Membrane Seals

Self-adhering membrane over failed flashing.

### Insurance Documentation

Timestamped photos and a written report.

## Emergency Materials

| Situation | What we bring |
| --- | --- |
| Broken glass | Plywood, fasteners, tarp |
| Active leak | Self-adhering membrane, tarp, sandbags |
| Interior protection | Poly sheeting, drop sheets, buckets |
| Documentation | Photos, measurements, written report |

## Our Emergency Expertise

Twenty years of storm calls across the GTA means our crews know how to secure a skylight quickly and safely. Laminated vs tempered breakage, wet roof safety, where meltwater really comes from. And we never use an emergency to upsell.

## What Actually Stops People From Calling at 2 AM

### “It can wait until morning.”

In our opinion, if water is reaching drywall or light fixtures, it cannot. A night of water does more damage than the callout costs.

### “Emergency rates must be outrageous.”

Ours are published: $650 to $1,200 plus $150/hr after hours.

### “They’ll push a whole new skylight.”

We secure it now and quote the right repair later.

### “I’ll just put a bucket under it.”

Buckets catch drips, not the water inside your ceiling.

## Emergency Timeline

### The Call

Advice on the phone right away.

### Dispatch

Nearest crew, usually on site in about two hours.

### Secure

Tarp, board-up or temporary seal.

### Permanent Repair

Quoted within days, done when weather allows.

## Emergency Skylight Cost in Toronto: What You Are Paying For

### Callout Fee

$650 to $1,200 after hours, $750 to $1,500 weekends and holidays.

### Hourly Time

$150/hr after the first hour on site.

### Materials

Tarps, plywood, membrane.

### Interior Protection

Sheeting and clean-up.

### Documentation

Photos and report for insurance.

### Permanent Repair

Separate quote, normal rates.

## Emergency Service vs Leak Repair vs Replacement: Which Service You Need

Water coming in now: emergency service. Slow drip you have seen for weeks: 

leak repair

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. Old unit that keeps failing: 

replacement

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## Fixed, Venting or Solar: Choosing Your Skylight Type

If your skylight is destroyed and needs replacement, choose a solar Velux VSS with a rain sensor to avoid stuck-open emergencies in future.

## Emergency Repair Timeline in Toronto: What to Expect Week-by-Week

Secured the same night, permanent repair quoted within two to three days and completed within one to two weeks depending on parts.

## Why GTA Homeowners Keep Our Number on the Fridge

A real person answers, a real crew shows up and the price is published. Trust us, you’re in good hands, everytime it storms.

Field-Tested Workflow

## How Our 24/7 Emergency Process Works, 5 Steps

The same five steps on every job, whether it is one skylight over a Leaside bathroom or a warehouse full of bays.

1.  1
    
    ### Call the Line
    
    Call (647) 254-2699 any hour. Tell us what you see; we tell you what to do with buckets and furniture until we arrive.
    
2.  2
    
    ### Nearest Crew Dispatched
    
    We send the closest truck, not the next free slot. Most GTA calls have a crew on site within about two hours.
    
3.  3
    
    ### Fair Emergency Pricing
    
    Callout and hourly rates quoted on the phone. Some contractors gouge in emergencies the way some installers over-charge for permits thinking homeowners wont check other quotes.
    
4.  4
    
    ### Secure + Document
    
    Tarp, board-up or temporary seal, interior protected, damage photographed. Checked against our founder's emergency checklist.
    
5.  5
    
    ### Breathe
    
    Permanent repair quoted once the weather clears. You can go back to bed.
    

No Hidden Fees

## 24/7 Emergency Pricing in Toronto (CAD)

Emergency pricing covers the callout and temporary protection. The permanent repair is quoted separately once it is safe to work.

Most Booked

After-hours leak response

$650 to $1,200 + $150/hr

CAD, installed

Evenings and overnight

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Weekend / holiday callout

$750 to $1,500

CAD, installed

Tarp, board-up or temporary seal

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Permanent repair after

$350 to $2,000

CAD, installed

Glass, flashing or leak repair

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Every quote itemizes unit cost, install labour, permit, flashing and disposal. The on-site assessment is free anywhere in the GTA. 

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Recent Work

## Our 24/7 Emergency Work Across the GTA

Real roofs, real flashing details. Click any photo to enlarge.

 

Customer Results

## What GTA Clients Say About Our 24/7 Emergency

5-Star Satisfaction · Top-Rated Toronto Skylight Installer

> "Branch through the skylight at 1 am. Boarded and tarped by 3 am for $1,100 CAD, and the photos made our insurance claim simple."

AMAndrea M.Etobicoke, Toronto

> "Water pouring in during a Saturday storm. Weekend callout of $950 CAD with a temporary seal, then a proper re-flash the following week."

RCRaymond C.Thornhill, Vaughan

> "Hail cracked our skylight on a holiday Monday. They sealed it that night and replaced the laminated glass four days later."

FIFatima I.West Shore, Pickering

Service Areas

## 24/7 Emergency Across Toronto and 9 GTA Cities

Same crews, same published pricing and the same lifetime flashing warranty from Rosedale to Milton. Pick your city for local permits, neighbourhoods and roof types.

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-   Skylight Installation Toronto Downtown, Rosedale, Yorkville
    
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-   Skylight Installation Mississauga Lorne Park, Erin Mills, Port Credit
    
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-   Skylight Installation Vaughan Kleinburg, Woodbridge, Thornhill
    
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-   Skylight Installation Markham Unionville, Cornell, Angus Glen
    
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-   Skylight Installation Brampton Springdale, Bramalea, Mount Pleasant
    
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-   Skylight Installation Oakville Bronte, Downtown Oakville, Glen Abbey
    
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-   Skylight Installation Burlington Downtown Burlington, Aldershot, Alton Village
    
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-   Skylight Installation Richmond Hill Oak Ridges, Jefferson, Mill Pond
    
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-   Skylight Installation Pickering Pickering Village, Bay Ridges, West Shore
    
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-   Skylight Installation Milton Milton Industrial Park, Bronte Meadows, Harrison
    
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Free On-Site Assessment

## Ready to Book 24/7 Emergency?

Tell us about the room, the roof and your timeline. A crew lead visits, checks the roof and framing, recommends the right Velux or Fakro model and sends a written CAD quote within two business days.

-   Itemized CAD quote: unit, labour, permit, flashing, disposal
-   Lifetime leak-free flashing warranty
-   In-house WSIB crew, no subcontractors

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Free roof condition check + model recommendation across the GTA.

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Straight Answers

## 24/7 Emergency FAQ: 12 Questions Toronto Clients Ask

### How much does emergency skylight repair cost in Toronto?

After-hours leak response is $650 to $1,200 CAD callout plus $150/hr. Weekend and holiday callouts are $750 to $1,500. The permanent repair is quoted separately.

### How fast can you get to me?

We dispatch the nearest crew, and most calls across the GTA have someone on site in about two hours, weather and roads permitting.

### What should I do while I wait?

Move furniture and electronics, put down towels and buckets, and if water is near light fixtures, turn off that circuit. Do not go on the roof.

### What do you do on an emergency call?

We stop water getting in with a tarp, plywood board-up or temporary membrane seal, protect the interior, and photograph everything for your insurer.

### Can you fix it permanently that night?

Sometimes, for simple flashing issues in safe conditions. Usually the permanent fix waits for dry weather and the right glass or parts.

### Will insurance cover emergency skylight repair?

Sudden storm and impact damage is often covered. We provide photos and a contractor report. Your adjuster decides coverage.

### Do you handle broken skylight glass?

Yes. We board up broken glass the same night, then replace it with laminated or tempered Low-E glass once ordered.

### Do you serve all of the GTA after hours?

Yes. Toronto, Mississauga, Vaughan, Markham, Brampton, Oakville, Burlington, Richmond Hill, Pickering and Milton.

### Do you do commercial emergency calls?

Yes. Warehouses, retail and offices, with COI and WSIB clearance available on request.

### Is it safe for you to go on a roof in a storm?

Our crews are trained for working at heights, and we will not put anyone on a roof in lightning or extreme wind. In those cases, we protect from inside until it is safe.

### What causes most emergency skylight calls?

Wind-driven rain past old flashing, ice dam meltwater surges, falling branches and hail.

### Do you charge for the phone advice?

No. Call any time and we will talk you through what to do.

Still have a question?

Talk to a crew lead, not a call centre.

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