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 Innovative Skylights 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 713-955-8286 or fill out the form to start your quote today.

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  • Dale Gibble
    If you need a skylight band the man.
  • Daniel Calderon
    The room with the new skylights is now the best room in the house. Highly recommended! I found Innovative Skylights from a google search and noticed they were a family run local business with a focus on quality and with happy employees and so I decided to go for it. They perfectly installed two small rectangular skylights in a dimly lit room in the back of the house. The house is 1-story with a low slope roof. The natural light from the skylights now fills the entire room with brightness and makes it feel very comfortable. Originally intended for a child's bedroom, the light was so nice that it became the home office instead. The sky and clouds are visible overhead throughout the day, which is really awesome. The natural light has also helped balance circadian rhythm despite staring at computer screens all day to much relief. Dan from Innovative Skylights came to do a preliminary visit for a quote. Shortly afterwards, his team came and installed everything over the course of a few hours. They were very respectful of the floors and furniture in the room while working, and did quality work with the install. Totally worth it!
  • Tim
    Dan and his company at Innovative Skylights, provided excellent service and response to my project. The office administators were very responsive and provided detailed and accurate dates for my project. The install team was excellent. They arrived on time and installed the skylights very efficiently. I highly recommend this company.