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Avatar for Synergy Roofing, LLC
Synergy Roofing, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This job involved replacement of 3 roof skylights. I am pretty experienced with home repairs , but now am too old to do them all myself. Manny answered all of my questions and finished the job quickly. And there were no leaks when it rained pretty heavily after he finished. I am completely satisfied."
asphalt roof with solar attic ventilation.
Asphalt roof.
Front section.
New Skylight
New M06 Skylights

+2

Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
123 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Stella Construction
4.4(
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Stella installed a new roof and skylights for us in November 2018. I had shopped around with various providers and I really appreciated the way Steve walked me through the process. They completed the whole job on a Saturday and even were able to work around receiving a skylight that was incorrectly sized by the manufacturer. Since then, I also hired Stella to replace the decking on my balcony (which took about a week), and also a couple small jobs like painting the outside of our three-story home, replacing some rotting baseboard, and installing new gutters. The baseboard job came up while we were doing a landscaping project, Milton from Stella came quickly on short notice to keep that project on schedule. Milton goes above and beyond -- I saw him stay late to fix something that I think the landscapers were supposed to do. The Stella team is friendly and always does a great job of cleaning up the job site. Steve has also been very clear on pricing and was also helpful in getting me the right receipts when our solar-powered skylight installation retroactively qualified for a tax credit after the laws were updated in 2020. We have recommended Stella to our neighbors who have also been happy with their work!"
Bathroom
Shower
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+135

Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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ABALIA Construction, LLC
4.9(
35
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Khaled, of Abalia arrived on time, and quickly assessed a loose shingle issue with the roof of our detached garage. Security rope over the roof, ladder to the lower edge of the roof, 10 minutes "on site", and done. Good as new. Could not have asked for / expected better service."
Bathroom Remodel
addition
addition
addition
addition

+71

Response time2 days
Response rate92%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Melotti Group, Inc.
3.3(
10
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had a repeat issue with water coming in from the skylight. They came on time, patched it while the roof was full of snow and then replaced the skylight and patched everything inside and out when the snow melted. Very happy with the service and the results."
Roof Replacement
Roof Replacement
Roof Replacement
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Roof Replacement in Arlington MA

+31

Response time11 hrs
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by16%of homeowners
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Brito Contractor
4.6(
9
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I could not be happier with the work that was done on my stairs they came out great. Went the extra mile on all aspects of the job. I would highly recommend Brito construction and will be using them on future projects."
Deck
Response time1 day
Response rate97%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Skylights questions, answered by experts

Yes, if you have ventilated skylights, you can install insect screens on them. Insect screens for skylights cost $10 to $50 each, depending on their size and quality. Most pros highly recommend insect screens for ventilated skylights because they keep pests outside of your home while allowing fresh air inside.

When planning out skylights and deciding how big they should be, it's important to look at the dimensions of the interior space. In addition to changing a room aesthetically, skylights influence the illumination and temperature of the space below. The U.S. Department of Energy recommends that a skylight’s size should never be more than 5% of the floor area in rooms with many windows.

While it is possible to install a skylight as a DIY project, it is not recommended. Skylights are the most likely type of window to leak due to their position on the roof. Even minor mistakes during installation can lead to significant water damage and high repair costs. Additionally, working on a roof is dangerous, especially when maneuvering heavy, bulky windows. Due to the required roof modifications and the need for proper sealing and structural safety, hiring a professional skylight installer is strongly advised to avoid costly long-term issues.

Pros of installing a skylight include the fact that you will get much more natural light in your home, skylights can make your room look bigger than it actually is, and your home may increase in value. Cons include difficult upkeep (you may have to get on a ladder to clean and maintain them), higher installation costs, and, potentially, too much heat gain from all the extra sunlight.

Yes, you can add blinds or shades to both roof windows and skylights, but roof windows tend to have more options available. Retractable skylight shades are popular on both options for added privacy, light control, and heat reduction, although they’re more expensive than manually-operated blinds or shades. If you have a roof window or skylight set in a high ceiling, a motorized or solar-powered skylight window covering is probably your best bet.

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