Installation Process
Expert installation made easy.
Whether you’re installing new skylights or replacing old ones, VELUX-trained pros offer a simple and seamless experience with no surprises.
01 • Find Installer
Meet your installation partner.
Search our nationwide network of VELUX-trained pros to find the right installer for you. Once selected, they’ll call you to set up an in-person appointment and help guide you through the entire project.
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Pro Tip
Hire local.
Explore VELUX-trained pros in your area. They deliver the highest quality of service, treat your home with respect, and guarantee a great experience.
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02 • Get Quote
Get a personalized project quote.
After an initial consultation, your VELUX-trained pro will visit your home to assess the roof, ceiling, and best location for your skylight. Then they’ll provide you with a detailed quote with their recommended products and materials.
VELUX-trained pros help determine:
The location of the skylight
The type of light shaft to be built
The best skylight system for your needs
Pro Tip
Know your price ranges.
Our project calculator gives you an estimated project price range that’s based on similar factors to what your installation partner will look at.
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03 • Install Skylights
Quality work from room to roof.
The Interior
It takes about half a day per skylight to complete the interior portion of the installation, which includes drywall and painting. The type of ceiling in your home — vaulted or flat — will also affect the amount of time it takes to complete the interior portion of the skylight installation.
The Exterior
Depending on circumstances such as roof pitch, interior light shaft depth and shape, and weather, installations can take between half a day and three days. The rooftop portion of the skylight installation includes cutting the hole and fastening the skylight to the roof with the three layers of protection.
Pro Tip
Explore Installation Options
Whether you're hiring a pro or tackling the job yourself, we’ll help you understand your skylight installation options and what to expect.
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04 • Maintain
Register your products and keep them well-maintained.
Registering your skylight gives you access to warranty coverage, helpful updates, and support. And with a few simple maintenance steps, you can ensure your skylight continues to perform at its best for years to come.
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- Natural wood finishes need care every 2–4 years. Clean and recoat with a water-based finish. Avoid getting paint on gaskets.
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- Remove the old finish, clean, prime, and apply water-based paint or varnish. Follow the product directions and cover the gaskets when painting.
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- Use a soft cloth and clean water or mild cleaner. Avoid abrasives, sharp tools, and silicone. Always wet the pane before wiping.
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- Keep gutters and roof areas clear to allow melting snow and ice to drain from skylights during winter.
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- Ventilate 3 to 4 times daily, keep indoor temps above 68°F, and reduce humidity to help prevent condensation on the glass.
Frequently Asked Questions
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- A skylight installation happens in two phases: rooftop and interior. Depending on the circumstances, such as roof pitch, interior light shaft depth and shape, and weather, installations can take between half a day and three days.
In contrast, a single skylight replacement typically takes only a couple of hours. Installers will remove the existing skylight and flashing and replace it with a new one. In some cases, the installer will also do some interior touch-ups, such as repainting and trimming the top of the light well.
- A skylight installation happens in two phases: rooftop and interior. Depending on the circumstances, such as roof pitch, interior light shaft depth and shape, and weather, installations can take between half a day and three days.
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- Skylights are compatible with many roofing types, including asphalt shingles, metal roofs, flat roofs, barrel roof tiles or any other type of high-profile roofing material. To learn which types of skylights are best for the type of roofing material on your home, discuss your options with a VELUX-certified installer.
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- Yes, it is possible to add skylights to a room with a flat ceiling that has unfinished attic space over it. As part of your installation, your installer will construct a drywall light shaft inside to direct daylight from the skylight above to the room below while hiding the attic space between your roof and ceiling.
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- Unless you’re building a new house, you can’t choose which direction the skylight will face. This is because a skylight’s orientation is determined by the direction of the roof.
Typically, west-facing skylights bring in the afternoon sun, south-facing skylights bring in a lot of bright light throughout the day and north-facing skylights provide constant, diffused light.
To find the best spot for a skylight, consider how you use the room and how the addition of a skylight will affect the space.
Want an expert’s opinion on skylight placement? Set up a virtual consultation with one of our design consultants.
- Unless you’re building a new house, you can’t choose which direction the skylight will face. This is because a skylight’s orientation is determined by the direction of the roof.
