RV Roof Vent and Skylight Repair in Chino
OCRV Center repairs and replaces RV roof vents, powered fans, and skylight domes in our Yorba Linda shop, resealing every flange so the opening stays watertight. Most vent and skylight work runs from about $250 to $2,500 depending on the unit.
Every vent, fan, and skylight is a hole cut in the roof, sealed by a flange and a bead of lap sealant, and those penetrations are where most roof leaks actually start. We replace the failed cover, dome, or fan and reseal the flange to the membrane so the opening is sealed the way the factory intended. All work is in-shop only at our Yorba Linda facility.
Vent and skylight work we handle
The usual jobs are a cracked or sun-yellowed vent cover, a powered roof fan that has stopped or will not close, and a skylight dome that has crazed, cracked, or leaked at the frame. Because each one is a roof penetration, replacing the part is only half the job. The flange and the sealant around it have to be redone or the leak comes right back.
- Vent cover and lid replacement
- Powered roof fan motor and lid repair or replacement
- Cracked and crazed skylight dome replacement
- Vent and fan garnish and screen replacement
- Flange resealing with fresh self-leveling lap sealant
Reseal the opening, not just the part
We pull the old unit, scrape the flange and surrounding membrane back to a clean surface, set the new vent, fan, or dome on fresh butyl or putty tape, and run a continuous bead of self-leveling lap sealant over the flange. A skipped or thin reseal is the single most common cause of a vent leak, so the sealing step gets the same care as the part swap.
Since a leaking penetration may have already let water into the roof, we check the area around the opening for soft decking or staining. If water reached the structure, we flag it before we seal over it so you are not closing a wet substrate inside the roof.
- Old unit removed and flange cleaned to bare surface
- New unit set on fresh butyl or putty tape
- Continuous self-leveling lap sealant over the flange
- Surrounding decking checked for soft spots and water staining
- Watertight seal verified before the rig leaves
Frequently asked questions
My RV roof vent or fan is leaking. Is it the unit or the seal?+
More often than not it is the seal around the flange, not the unit itself. The lap sealant cracks and lifts with age and UV, and water tracks under the edge. We can reseal a sound vent, or replace the unit and reseal the flange if the cover or fan itself has failed.
Can you replace a cracked skylight dome over the shower?+
Yes. We source the correct size dome for your opening, set it on fresh tape, and reseal the flange with self-leveling lap sealant. We also check the frame and the surrounding roof for water damage, since a cracked dome usually means it has been leaking for a while.
Do you check for hidden damage when replacing a vent?+
Yes. A leaking vent may have already let water into the roof, so we inspect the decking around the opening for soft spots and staining before we seal the new unit. If water reached the structure we flag it rather than sealing over a wet substrate.
Vehicle types we repair
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What's Included
- ✓A written estimate before any work begins
- ✓Direct insurance billing and supplement handling
- ✓Teardown to find hidden damage, not just surface cracks
- ✓Repairs documented to factory structural specs
- ✓Color matched paint in a downdraft booth
- ✓A multi point quality inspection before delivery
Our Process
- 1
Assessment
Call or request a quote. We review the damage, put a written estimate in your hands, and explain your insurance options.
- 2
Insurance coordination
We bill your carrier direct and handle the photos, paperwork, and supplements so the repair is approved completely.
- 3
Expert repair
Your vehicle moves through our shop across body, paint, structure, and systems, handled by techs who work on rigs like yours daily.
- 4
Quality control
Every vehicle passes a multi point inspection covering structure, paint, seals, and systems before it is cleared.
- 5
Delivery and handover
We return your vehicle clean and documented and walk you through everything that was repaired before you drive away.
OCRV Center vs a typical body shop
| OCRV Center | Typical body shop | |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle types | ✓RVs, vans, trailers, trucks, buses, EV/Rivian | Cars and light trucks only |
| Work under one roof | ✓Collision, paint, fiberglass, frame, roof, slides, systems | Outsources specialty work |
| Insurance handling | ✓Billed direct, supplements written for hidden damage | You chase the adjuster |
| Facility | ✓35,000 sq ft with lift capacity and a downdraft booth | Cannot fit a 40 ft coach |
| Estimate | ✓Written estimate before work starts | Verbal or vague |
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