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 at Houseworks Daylighting Solutions, LLC 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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Call us at 847-230-4115 or fill out the form to start your quote today.

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  • Richard Ballard
    Just had two VELUX skylights installed by Houseworks Daylighting Solutions—one in the kitchen and one in the bathroom—and I couldn’t be happier! They replaced my old plastic skylights with beautiful new glass ones, and the difference is amazing. So much more light, and they just look great. Joe, the salesperson, was fantastic to work with—super knowledgeable and no pressure. The installers were awesome too—friendly, professional, and they made sure everything was cleaned up before they left. You can tell they take pride in their work. If you’re thinking about skylights, I highly recommend Houseworks daylighting Solutions. Smooth experience from start to finish!
  • Marcus Ruef
    Houseworks Daylighting just changed two of our skylights. They did a very god job and left our home as clean as they found it. To their credit, they made a minor mistake when starting the job, but corrected it immediately, taking full responsibility, restoring the status quo. We highly recommend this firm.
  • Russell Erickson
    Houseworks did a fantastic job! Mark was delightful to speak with and gave us a very honest assessment of what he thought we should do, Leann was wonderful and informative over the phone and kept us in the loop about scheduling, and Julio and his team showed up on time and got the job done beautifully! We paid exactly what we were quoted and are super excited to use the new shades on our new skylights. Thanks everyone at Houseworks!