Skylight Installation & Repair in Pico Union, CA
Pico Union is one of LA’s most densely populated neighborhoods, with a mix of older single-family homes, bungalow courts, and multi-family residential buildings that were built largely in the early 20th century. These structures often have compact floor plans with interior rooms that receive little or no natural light – kitchens in the middle of the floor plan, bathrooms with no exterior walls, and long hallways that feel permanently dark.
Skylights for Older Pico Union Homes
The wood-framed homes in Pico Union often have rafter-and-board sheathing roofs rather than the plywood decks common in newer construction. We assess the structural condition of the roof framing before any installation and can identify cases where a simple curb-mount is feasible versus situations that need a carpenter involved first. We don’t cut corners on older homes – a properly flashed and permitted skylight on a 1920s bungalow should last 25 years.
Tubular daylighting devices (sun tunnels) work particularly well in Pico Union’s dense bungalow courts and multi-family buildings where a full curb-mount would require HOA approval or isn’t structurally feasible. They can turn a pitch-black bathroom into a genuinely daylit space with minimal roof penetration.
Multi-Family and Commercial Properties
Pico Union has significant multi-unit residential and mixed-use commercial stock. We handle LADBS permits for multi-family skylight work and are experienced with the additional documentation required for buildings with more than four units.
Call us at (213) 334-3947 for a free Pico Union skylight estimate.