Installation Process
Expert installation made easy.
VELUX® skylight systems and Sun Tunnel® Skylights can be installed in flat or vaulted ceilings in two worry-free phases: rooftop and interior. The pros will recommend where skylight systems should be installed, so you can reap the maximum benefit from the natural light and fresh air they provide.
Installation Types
The Room
VELUX-trained pros will come inside for interior finish work and possible painting. If you have a flat ceiling, your installer will use drywall or other finish material to build a shaft from the skylight to direct the daylight into the room. This phase takes around half a day per skylight.
The Rooftop
VELUX-trained pros will cut a hole and fasten the VELUX skylight to the roof with three layers of protection to prevent leaks. Depending on the circumstances such as roof pitch and weather, the rooftop phase can take between one and three days.
2-3+ Days Total*
The Room
VELUX-trained pros will cut a hole in the ceiling to install the lower portion of the reflective tube between the roof and ceiling.
The Rooftop
VELUX-trained pros will cut a hole in the roof and install the top collar, the upper portion of the reflective tunnel, the lens and the flashing.
2 Hours*
The Room
There may be a small amount of interior drywall work depending on your replacement situation, but the majority of the replacement process will take place on the roof.
The Rooftop
VELUX-trained pros will get measurements from your existing skylights to ensure your replacements are a perfect fit, then they’ll replace your skylights
1 Day Total*
*Time estimates are based on averages. Project duration varies based on its complexity.
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We had an excellent experience with Elliot and Bailey as our installers. They protected our floors with plastic drop cloths and got right to work installing our new Sun Tunnels. They were very informative about what they were doing along the way. In the end, our long dark hallway was a bright, inviting space with 2 new Sun Tunnels. Wouldn’t hesitate to do this in the future if the need for more light arises.
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Above Roofing did a great job replacing our 30 year old skylights along with adding solar window blinds. The crew was friendly and efficient.
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Very pleased with the Sun Tunnel installed in my kitchen.
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Phil and Terry (and the rest of the installation crew) were all great to work with! Professional, engaged and conscientious. They all went above and beyond, literally and figuratively!
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I've used Above Roofing for years, for everything from roofs, to gutters, and now to a skylight. Excellent workmanship. Thank you, Above!
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In Oct 2020 Above Skylights sent their 3 man crew to install a sun tube in my kitchen. The work was done without any mess and with respect to my property. A ladder to the roof was carefully placed in landscape features. The sun tube is especially effective and bright on sunny days, and was installed so the bubble on the roof is not visible from the street. The solar collector nightlight is a good bonus, but it does require sunshine to be effective. I’m very glad I had this installed.
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Clear communications on work that would be performed. Thorough clean up at work site.
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I highly recommend Above Roofing, especially for Velux skylights. They did a great job and everything turned out better than expected. I really appreciate the time the installers took to answer my questions and make sure I was satisfied with the product and their work.
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Very knowledgeable and accommodating staff. Day of installation of tube lite, they were right on time, explained what they needed to do, and cleaned up afterwards.
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Above Roofing took on a challenging construction project to replace/convert a skylight system, to a roof with skylights with new joists, roofing, exterior/interior trim and gutters. Quality company!
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I love my new SunTunnel!! One end of my living room was dark, and now I can read in that area without lights on, even on a cloudy day. And Above Skylights was great to work with. They helped me with deciding on the best placement, they were prompt and accommodating in the installation and very attentive to my needs. Great people to work with.