# Emergency Skylight Repair Toronto | 24/7 Leak Response URL: https://skylightinstallationtoronto.ca/emergency-skylight-service/ 24/7 Dispatch · Tarp or Board-Up Same Night # Emergency Skylight Service 24/7 in Toronto, ON | Storm Leaks, Broken Glass & After-Hours Callouts Last updated: October 4, 2026 · By The Skylight Installation Toronto Crew Skylight Installation Toronto [/ →](/) runs a 24/7 emergency skylight service for storm leaks, broken glass, failed flashing and after-hours water intrusion across Toronto and the GTA. One of our installers answers the phone, dispatches a tarp-and-contain truck within hours, and begins drying and documenting the damage for insurance before any permanent repair starts. After-hours service calls are $650 to $1,200 flat plus $150 per hour on site, with full tarping, interior containment, moisture mapping and photo documentation included so your adjuster has what they need. Follow-up permanent work carries WSIB coverage, $5M CGL, OBC 9.7 flashing standard, written parts-and-labour warranty, and most storm repairs are back to weather-tight within one business day. - 20 Yrs GTA - Velux Certified - Fakro Certified - OBC 9.7 Compliant - $5M Liability - Lifetime Flashing Warranty Book a Free On-Site Assessment [/contact/ →](/contact/) (647) 254-2699 [tel:+16472542699 →](tel:+16472542699) $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, but knowing which is which matters for the insurance photo set and for the permanent glass replacement that follows. Our crews carry 3/4 inch plywood pre-cut to common skylight sizes so we can board the opening on the first trip. ### Kitchen Leaks Protect counters and appliances, then tarp. A leaking skylight over a kitchen will soak cabinetry and ruin flooring within hours, so we move what we can, hang poly sheeting and stop the water before the damage compounds. After the tarp is on, we come back in dry weather for the permanent repair or glass replacement. ### Stairwell Leaks Slip hazards on stairs get towels and barriers first. A wet stairwell is one of the most dangerous places in a house during a leak, so we lay towels and barriers on the steps the moment we walk in, then chase the water up to the ceiling. Honestly, fall injuries on stairs are how a small leak becomes a serious one. ### Attic Leaks Water travels on framing. We find it before it reaches drywall. By the time a leak shows at the ceiling it has usually been running along the top of a truss or the back of a rafter for hours, so we trace it from the opening back down before we close up. That trace goes into the insurance report. ### Stuck-Open Venting Units Manual close and temporary seal. A venting unit stuck open in rain is one of the most common emergency calls we get, because a failed motor or sensor will leave the sash open all night. We manually close it, run a temporary seal around the frame, and quote the motor or sensor repair once the weather clears. ### Heritage Homes Careful temporary protection on slate and copper. Heritage roofs in Rosedale, Forest Hill and Cabbagetown cannot be walked on like an asphalt roof, so our heritage-emergency approach uses foam padding, soft-soled boots and tarps weighted with sandbags rather than screwed down. A slipped slate in a storm is the kind of damage that hurts for years. ## Commercial Emergency Service ### Warehouses Protect inventory with sheeting, seal the opening. A leaking skylight over a warehouse racking aisle will hit cardboard within minutes, so we lay 6 mil poly over the top tier of palletized goods before chasing the water. Inventory protection is itemized on the callout, since most adjusters want to see it separately. ### Retail Get the store open in the morning. Retail emergency calls almost always run overnight or before opening so the doors open on time, with interior sheeting taken down and bagged before staff arrive. We have done Queen Street East and Danforth storefront skylight calls that way for years. ### Offices Protect electronics and work areas. Office emergency calls usually mean a server room or workstation cluster is in the splash zone, so we move what we can and drape what we cannot before chasing the water up. IT and facilities get a photo set right after we secure the opening. ### Restaurants Make the dining room usable again fast. Restaurant emergency calls run between services so we can seal the opening, hang plastic and clean the floor before the next seating. Our Oakville restaurant call came in on a Saturday lunch and was back to dinner with a $950 weekend callout. ## Specialty Emergency Measures ### Emergency Tarping Secured and weighted to survive wind. A tarp on a skylight has to survive the rest of the storm and the next one, so we anchor with sandbags, batten strips and a perimeter wrap rather than a few nails. Most of our tarps stay on until the permanent repair, which can be days or weeks later. ### Plywood Board-Up For broken glass. 3/4 inch plywood screwed into the curb frame around the broken pane, fastened every 6 inches so the next wind gust does not peel it. Our crews carry pre-cut plywood for common Velux and Fakro sizes, which means a faster boarding and a tidier finish than improvised lumber. ### Temporary Membrane Seals Self-adhering membrane over failed flashing. Grace Ice & Water Shield or similar membrane applied over the failed flashing detail to bridge the leak until a permanent re-flash can be done in dry weather. This is the right call when wind has lifted or torn old flashing and a tarp would not seal properly to the curb. ### Insurance Documentation Timestamped photos and a written report. Photos are time-stamped from the camera metadata and emailed to you before we leave the site, and a written contractor report follows within 24 hours. Adjusters consistently tell us this is the documentation package that moves a claim along fastest. ## 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, both in materials and in mould risk once drywall stays wet past 48 hours. We talk through the trade-offs on the phone so you can decide whether to call us now or in the morning. ### “Emergency rates must be outrageous.” Ours are published: $650 to $1,200 plus $150/hr after hours. The published price is what you pay, no surge multiplier when the rain is heavy and the calls are coming in. We quote the callout and the hourly rate on the phone before we dispatch. ### “They’ll push a whole new skylight.” We secure it now and quote the right repair later. Honestly, upselling a full replacement on a callout is the kind of move that makes homeowners stop trusting the trade, and we never use an emergency to push a sale. The right repair, quoted properly, is how you earn the next call. ### “I’ll just put a bucket under it.” Buckets catch drips, not the water inside your ceiling. By the time water shows in the bucket it has already soaked the back of drywall and pooled on the vapour barrier, so a bucket is a pressure relief, not a fix. The opening still needs to be sealed before the next round of weather. ## Emergency Timeline ### The Call Advice on the phone right away. Tell us what you see and we will tell you what to do with buckets, towels and circuit breakers until we arrive. The phone advice is free, no hourly rate and no obligation to use us after. ### Dispatch We dispatch the nearest crew, not the next free slot, and most GTA calls have a truck on site within about two hours. Weather and road conditions affect that number, and we tell you on the phone what to expect for your address. ### Secure Tarp, board-up or temporary seal, then photo-document the damage for your insurer. Our crews are trained for working at heights and carry fall protection, so we work safely on a wet roof and still get the opening closed before we leave. ### Permanent Repair Quoted within days, done when weather allows. Once the roof is dry and the right glass or flashing is in hand, our crew comes back at normal rates rather than emergency rates. A weekend emergency callout of $950 for a Thornhill leak turned into a $1,400 re-flash the following Wednesday. ## 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. The published rate is what you pay, no surge pricing, no fuel surcharge, and the callout fee is quoted on the phone before dispatch. Some contractors gouge in emergencies; we do not. ### Hourly Time $150/hr after the first hour on site. The first hour is included in the callout, so a 90-minute tarp and photo set is just the callout fee with no hourly charge. Hourly time kicks in for complicated multi-unit or heritage-roof situations. ### Materials Tarps, plywood, membrane. Materials are itemized at cost plus a small handling fee, so a $1,200 weekend callout with $80 in tarp and plywood shows you exactly where the rest of the money went. We do not hide materials inside the hourly rate. ### Interior Protection Sheeting and clean-up. We hang 6 mil poly, lay drop sheets, move what we can and clean up the buckets and towels before we leave. The point of an emergency call is to leave the home in better shape than we found it, not just drier. ### Documentation Photos and report for insurance. Time-stamped photos go to you before we leave the site, and a written contractor report follows within a day. Adjusters tell us this is the documentation package that moves a claim along fastest. ### Permanent Repair Separate quote, normal rates. Once the roof is dry we come back for the proper re-flash, glass replacement or curb rebuild at standard rates rather than emergency rates. That separation is what keeps the callout from ballooning into the permanent repair bill. ## 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 [/skylight-leak-repair/ →](/skylight-leak-repair/) . Old unit that keeps failing: replacement [/skylight-replacement/ →](/skylight-replacement/) . ## 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. We have been doing this across Toronto, Scarborough, Etobicoke and the wider GTA for over twenty years, certified for both Velux and Fakro since 2004 and more than 2,000 installs in. Every crew is in-house and WSIB-covered, no subcontractors at your door at 2 am, and every callout is quoted on the phone with the rate published up front. OBC 9.7 for fenestration, OBC 9.26 for roofing and a written lifetime leak-free flashing warranty are the things you are actually paying for. 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 Book Free Assessment [/contact/ →](/contact/) Weekend / holiday callout $750 to $1,500 CAD, installed Tarp, board-up or temporary seal Book Free Assessment [/contact/ →](/contact/) Permanent repair after $350 to $2,000 CAD, installed Glass, flashing or leak repair Book Free Assessment [/contact/ →](/contact/) Every quote itemizes unit cost, install labour, permit, flashing and disposal. The on-site assessment is free anywhere in the GTA. See the full price list [/pricing/ →](/pricing/) 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. 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View All Service Areas [/service-areas/ →](/service-areas/) - Skylight Installation Toronto Downtown, Rosedale, Yorkville [/service-areas/toronto/ →](/service-areas/toronto/) - Skylight Installation Mississauga Lorne Park, Erin Mills, Port Credit [/service-areas/mississauga/ →](/service-areas/mississauga/) - Skylight Installation Vaughan Kleinburg, Woodbridge, Thornhill [/service-areas/vaughan/ →](/service-areas/vaughan/) - Skylight Installation Markham Unionville, Cornell, Angus Glen [/service-areas/markham/ →](/service-areas/markham/) - Skylight Installation Brampton Springdale, Bramalea, Mount Pleasant [/service-areas/brampton/ →](/service-areas/brampton/) - Skylight Installation Oakville Bronte, Downtown Oakville, Glen Abbey [/service-areas/oakville/ →](/service-areas/oakville/) - Skylight Installation Burlington Downtown Burlington, Aldershot, Alton Village [/service-areas/burlington/ →](/service-areas/burlington/) - Skylight Installation Richmond Hill Oak Ridges, Jefferson, Mill Pond [/service-areas/richmond-hill/ →](/service-areas/richmond-hill/) - Skylight Installation Pickering Pickering Village, Bay Ridges, West Shore [/service-areas/pickering/ →](/service-areas/pickering/) - Skylight Installation Milton Milton Industrial Park, Bronte Meadows, Harrison [/service-areas/milton/ →](/service-areas/milton/) Related Services ## Related Skylight Services ![Technician running a sequenced hose test on a Toronto skylight](/images/misc/technician-hose-testing-skylight-from-bottom-up-on.webp) From $500 ### Skylight Leak Repair Toronto Skylight Installation Toronto diagnoses and repairs skylight leaks caused by winter ice dams, failed flashing, condensation and post-reroof seal failures across Toronto, Mississauga, Vaughan, Markham, Oakville and the rest of the GTA. We start with a sequenced water test and thermal imaging to find the real entry point, then rebuild flashing, replace failed seals or close ice-dam gaps with Grace Ice & Water Shield and new step-flashing. Leak repairs run $350 to $1,800 depending on cause and roof type, and most jobs finish in a single visit with full before-and-after photo documentation for your insurance adjuster. Every repair is backed by OBC 9.26 flashing compliance, written parts-and-labour warranty, and a 24/7 emergency line for storm-related leaks across the GTA. Explore Leak Repair [Skylight Leak Repair Toronto →](/skylight-leak-repair/) ![Glaziers lowering a new Low-E glass unit into an existing skylight frame](/images/misc/two-glaziers-lowering-new-laminated-low-e-glass-un.webp) From $450 ### Skylight Glass Replacement Toronto Skylight Installation Toronto replaces cracked, fogged, failed-seal and cloudy skylight glass units across Toronto, Mississauga, Vaughan, Markham, Oakville and the rest of the GTA. We measure the existing frame, order a matching Low-E, laminated or tempered insulated glass unit from Velux Canada, Fakro Canada or a Toronto glass fabricator, then swap the pane out of the existing curb and gasket in a single visit. Glass-only replacement runs $450 to $1,500 per unit depending on size, glazing type and whether argon-fill or Low-E coating is specified. Most swaps finish in half a day with no drywall or shaft disturbance, and every pane is backed by Velux 10-year or Fakro 10-year glass warranty passthrough plus a written workmanship warranty on our seal and gasket work. Explore Glass Replacement [Skylight Glass Replacement Toronto →](/skylight-glass-replacement/) ![Roofer fitting a new Velux EDL flashing kit around a skylight on a Toronto roof](/images/misc/roofer-fitting-new-velux-edl-flashing-kit-around-s.webp) From $400 ### Skylight Flashing Repair Toronto Skylight Installation Toronto rebuilds and repairs skylight flashing on shingle, metal, tile, cedar shake and brick-abutting roofs across Toronto and the GTA. We strip the failed flashing, assess deck and curb condition, install new Grace Ice & Water Shield around the perimeter, then set a pre-engineered Velux EDL, EDM, EDW or Fakro ELV flashing kit matched to your roof type and pitch. Flashing repairs run $400 to $1,800 depending on roof type, access and whether the curb needs rebuilding, with no-nail step-flashing on tile and copper hand-forming on heritage brick abutments. Every repair is backed by OBC 9.26 compliance, Velux Certified Installer status since 2004, and a written workmanship warranty, since nine times out of ten failed flashing is where the previous installer cut the corner. Explore Flashing Repair [Skylight Flashing Repair Toronto →](/skylight-flashing-repair/) ![](/images/misc/two-person-skylight-crew-on-a-toronto-residential-.webp) 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 Call (647) 254-2699 [tel:+16472542699 →](tel:+16472542699) See Published Pricing [/pricing/ →](/pricing/) Book a Free On-Site Assessment Free roof condition check + model recommendation across the GTA. Thanks, we got your message. A crew lead will call you back within one business day. For leaks, call (647) 254-2699 now. 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. Call (647) 254-2699 [tel:+16472542699 →](tel:+16472542699) Send a Message [/contact/ →](/contact/)