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Why Skylights Get Cloudy or Streaked
A cloudy skylight is more than dust, it's a layered mess of pollen, sap, and mineral deposits from rain that's been baking in the sun for months. Mature trees can make sap and pollen build up quickly on skylights facing them.
- ✓Dust, pollen, and dirt film on the outer glass surface
- ✓Streaking from tree sap or bird droppings
- ✓General buildup during heavy pollen seasons
- ✓Water spots left after heavy rain
If your gutters are clogged with the same leaves and debris, that overflow can splash right back up onto nearby skylights during a storm. We notice this constantly, dirty gutters and dirty skylights showing up together on the same roof.
Cleaning Fixes Dirt, Not Failing Seals
Skylight cleaning removes dirt, pollen, tree sap, and the hazy film that builds up on the glass. That's it. If your skylight is leaking, fogging up between the panes, or letting in a draft, that's a seal or flashing problem, not a dirt problem, and cleaning won't touch it.
What Cleaning Fixes
- ✓Dust, pollen, and dirt film on the outer glass surface
- ✓Streaking from tree sap or bird droppings
- ✓General buildup during heavy pollen seasons
- ✓Water spots left after heavy rain
What It Doesn't Fix
- ×Fogging trapped between two panes of glass
- ×Active leaks during a storm
- ×Cracked seals or warped frames
- ×A whistling sound around the frame in the wind
Any of those on the right, that's a repair conversation, not a cleaning one. We'd rather tell you that upfront than clean your skylight and have the same complaint waiting a week later.
Skylight Cleaning
Clear Skies Overhead Again
Dirt, grime, algae, and weather residue block natural sunlight and dull your home's interior. Restore clear glass and full natural light with professional, safe skylight cleaning.
Complete Exterior & Frame Wash
Thorough removal of stubborn grime, bird droppings, and organic buildup using safe, streak-free cleaning solutions.
Photo Proof & Documentation
High-resolution before-and-after photos showing clear glass, clean framing, and spotless perimeter flashing.
In-Person Expert Inspection
On-site check of perimeter seals, rubber gaskets, and surrounding flashing to identify potential leak risks before water gets in.
Clear Pricing
View our skylight cleaning rates directly on our website.
When a Skylight Doesn't Need Cleaning
Not every dusty skylight needs a crew out at your house. If it's a ground-level or low-slope skylight you can safely reach with a long-handled squeegee from inside, and the mess is just pollen or light dust, grab mild soap and water and knock it out yourself.
Where it gets more serious is the outside pane on a steep pitch, or anything two stories up. That's not a stepladder job, that's a fall risk, especially on older homes with steep roof pitches and mature tree cover.
What to Check Before Booking a Cleaning Visit
Before you call anyone out to your home, ask a few plain questions. These matter more than the price quote.
- Ask if photo documentation is standard or an upsell
- Ask whether they inspect flashing and seals, not just glass
- Ask if they carry their own water and equipment or expect you to provide it
- Ask how they handle skylights near steep or high-pitched roof sections
- Ask if the same visit can address nearby gutter or downspout concerns
How a Cleaning Visit Works
You don't need to be home for a standard skylight cleaning visit. Our team shows up with a ladder, gloves, and a plan, and gets the job done without you having to rush home or take off work.
- ✓We clean the exterior glass and frame with safe, streak-free solutions
- ✓We check the perimeter seals, gaskets, and surrounding flashing
- ✓We clear nearby gutters and downspouts if debris is splashing onto the glass
- ✓We take before-and-after photos for your records
- ✓We note any soffit, fascia, or flashing damage we spot along the way
Estimates work differently. If you're getting a quote for gutter guards, replacement, or repairs alongside your skylight cleaning, we need you there so we can walk the property together and talk through what fits your situation.
Real Jobs We've Done
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Your Skylight Cleaning Questions, Answered
Will cleaning fix a leaking skylight?
No, cleaning only removes dirt, pollen, and sap film from the glass. If your skylight leaks, fogs between panes, or lets in a draft, that's a seal or flashing problem, not a dirt problem.
Why does my skylight get cloudy so fast?
Tree sap, pollen, and hard water spots build up quickly when a skylight is surrounded by mature trees. Sap bakes onto the glass in the sun and turns sticky, and rain leaves mineral deposits that dry into a chalky haze.
Do I need to be home for a skylight cleaning visit?
No, you don't need to be home for a standard cleaning. We take before and after photos of every visit. You do need to be there for estimates involving gutter guards, replacement, or repairs.
Can I clean my own skylight instead of hiring someone?
Yes, if it's a ground-level or low-slope skylight you can safely reach with a squeegee. Where it gets risky is the outside pane on a steep pitch or anything two stories up, that's a fall risk.
What should I ask before booking a skylight cleaning?
Ask if they check flashing and seals while they're up there, not just the glass, and whether photo documentation comes standard.
How do I know if my skylight just needs cleaning or actual repair?
Dirt wipes away or improves with cleaning, but a real problem doesn't change no matter how clean the glass gets. Fogging between panes or active leaks point to a seal or flashing issue.
Areas We Serve
Shelter Guard works with homeowners across your area. If your skylight is looking cloudy, we're close by and ready to help.
Marietta, GA
1225 Johnson Ferry Rd Ste 301
Marietta, GA 30068
Chamblee, GA
5105 Peachtree Blvd Suite 210
Chamblee, GA 30341
See Clearly Again
Pollen, sap, and hard-water haze come off fast. Book a cleaning and let the light back in.
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