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 Saber Roofing Inc 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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Last spring I started looking for a roofing contractor to replace the roof and some skylights on my Victorian style house in Los Altos. My house has many roof surfaces on three levels. I wanted a team that could handle complexity. I saw that Saber roofing had good reviews and from the pictures on their site I saw that they had worked on complex roofs like mine. I met with Ryan Saber, and he clearly laid out his plan for replacing my roof. I liked his level of detail and that he offered, as part of the contract, an extended warranty on workmanship that was longer than any of the other roofers who made bids. I signed with them, and I gave them two calendar windows in the summer for doing the work. They called me at the beginning of the second window to schedule. The team showed up when they said they would, they worked hard for two weeks and they finished on schedule. At the end of each day they picked up any significant debris they created that day. The foreman, Juan, came to the property each day and would discuss the progress made that day with me if I was home and send me an email and pictures if I wasn’t there. He explained what they had done and what they were going to do the next day. There were no surprises. Juan told me that many members of the installation team had been with the company for years. It showed. The team seemed to enjoy their work. They found some rotten wood and replaced it. They also made several improvements to my roof by adding additional flashings to divert water and by the use of new ventilation holes and ridge caps to help moisture escape. I had not specifically asked for these, but I was very pleased that they made these improvements. They also replaced eight skylights with much more modern skylights. The new skylights that have greatly improved the rooms on which they were installed. They found some hidden damage earlier roofers had ignored and went to great effort in making it right. After some bad experiences with contractors in the past couple of years, it was important to me to hire a company that employed professionals, produced good quality work and met their commitments. Saber Roofing did all of that. While not cheap, their prices were competitive with the other bids I received. The work was very high quality. I strongly recommend them.
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Our roof needed some small repairs at the edge and our skylights were more than 30 years old and deteriorating. Ryan came out personally to look at those areas, as well as looking over the entire roof. Ryan was knowledgeable, patiently explaining our options. They are very busy, so be prepared to wait for an appointment and to get the work scheduled, but it was worth it. We received the estimates promptly, they were easy to contact and answered all our questions, respond quickly to messages and emails. They explained the time line and process. The work was finished this week and everything was done as promised. The crew were neat, cleaned up everything and even cleaned the new skylights on the roof side. Well done, thank you Ryan and Saber Roofing.
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We replaced a leaking torch down flat roof that had caused significant interior ceiling damage over the last two years, that was applied by another roofer, with a new PVC based flat roof using Saber Roofing. They had also done our sled roofs a few years ago and did a great job on those. Saber did a top notch job, and replaced our 6 skylights in the process as well, giving us a very fireproof roof which is important where we live. They started on time, worked very fast, and did a high quality job with the best materials (80 mill PVC and DenseDeck fireproofing). We strongly recommend Saber Roofing for any type of roofing system. Over the last 40 years I have dealt with many roofing companies and Saber far exceeds any of them in quality of the work.
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Saber Roofing is very much worth the wait. During the estimate process, they discovered a few small problems, showed photos to verify the findings, explained the risks, and detailed the corrective measures. This diligence gave us confidence that the work would be done well and correctly. And that's exactly what happened. The crew from Saber was professional, neat, thorough, and fast. We had six skylights replaced in a day, and we couldn't be more delighted. We're glad we called Saber and are already recommending them to our friends.
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Saber Roofing did a great job replacing our skylights. Ryan was communicating patiently and promptly, answered all the questions we had, and was able to advise on the best options. The team arrived on time, were professional, did a great job, and left the place spotless. The best experience of house maintenance and repairs one could hope for.
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Great experience with Saber Roofing! Juan came to the house to review and recommend shades for 4 skylights in the main room/kitchen area. He provided spot-on advice on shade selection and reasonable expectations for the timing of the job (completed ahead of anticipated time frame). Ryan provided exceptional help with the quote and scheduling to accommodate our availability. The day of the job, the Saber team arrived within the time window and were in/out within 2 hours. Awesome! The shades are beautiful and were installed just in time to help diffuse the sunlight during recent heat wave. Can't recommend Saber enough.
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Many of our roof shingles were damaged during tenting for termite extermination. The roof is large and complex with many angles on an approximate 4000 sq ft house. We selected Saber Roofing previously for minor roof repairs based on Yelp reviews. Their performance was outstanding. We thus asked them to evaluate the current roof damage. They were very responsive even though we were in the middle of COVID with the associated challenges. Their lead evaluator is outstanding. He thoroughly reviewed the roof. There were about 100 damaged tiles and he immediately provided a repair estimate which his team could complete in a few weeks. He also advised the roof was a composite material popular about 20 years ago which quickly deteriorates. He estimated our roof would last about 5 more years. He also showed me extensive gutter rust clearly evident from the roof. This again was due to inferior materials. He was very low key and did not push the replacement of the roof or gutter. We had a simple rational discussion of the tradeoffs of repair vs replacement. He told me about the current technologies of roof material, gutters, skylights, solar, etc. I did a lot of construction in a previous lifetime including roofs. Their advisor's knowledge is extremely impressive. This house has extensive sun exposure causing cooling issues in the summer. He recommended a CA certified solar reflective shingle, automated attic fans, new skylight and gutters which they form from aluminum in seamless sections on site. They also recommended an electric solar vendor. They were extremely helpful in guiding us in the roof material selection process including providing references which we visited. We thus replaced the entire roof, gutters, skylight, and installed new attic fans and electric solar. We could not have been more pleased with the quality of the workmanship, professionalism, and responsiveness. I was at the house during the entire roof removal and installation. Their team is outstanding, simply the best. They work hard and effectively as a well oiled machine. Again, I've done a lot of roofing. I could not be more impressed with their work quality and craftsmanship. We decided to install electric solar with their recommended vendor. The solar supports were thus installed with the roof providing the optimal foundation. Their attention to detail is impressive. They replaced all new roof vents and painted these the same color as the roof. The Saber team constantly updated me on status, issues and recommendations. I could not have been more pleased. The resultant roof is outstanding, simply maginificent. I will readily give vendors a negative or bad review. Saber has my strongest endorsement. You should look no further for your roofing needs.
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Efficient and friendly. Replaced old skylights with new ones. Wonderful job.
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Saber Roofing installed a solar tube/Sun Tunnel in a dark stairway. The work was done by a team of professionals who were efficient, friendly and courteous. They took great effort to clean up the work site when they were complete. The entire job took about 4-5 hours. Martine and Antonio were excellent. They even brought to my attention a problem area they found on my roof. With my approval, they fixed the problem while they were here. I will definitely use Saber Roofing for any future roofing needs, and I highly recommend them.
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We had a fantastic experience with Saber Roofing. We called and left a message and received a call back the same day. We scheduled an appointment for an estimate and then decided to move forward with the work. Everyone we dealt with was super professional and the work was quality. We had 5 Sun Tunnels cleaned and secured and we couldn’t be happier. We highly recommend Saber Roofing.
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I think Saber Roofing is excellent! They put new gutters on our home a few years ago and did an excellent job then. We decided to put a Sun Tunnel / solar tube in one of our bathrooms. Ryan came out and provided us a competitive bid for the job. He suggested that because we were remodeling the bathroom we should hold off on the solar tube and do it when the bathroom was finished. He followed up with me a couple of months later and scheduled his installer to come out the next day. Martin showed up with his (COVID) mask on and was ready to work. He did an excellent job and left not one bit of dust behind. This bathroom has much better light coming in now. Ryan followed up with me the next day and reminded me that I qualified for a 26% federal tax credit and sent all the paperwork to me. They made this job easy! I would not hesitate to call them in the future. Actually, I will call them when we replace our roof in about 5 years! Thanks Saber for your 5 Star Quality and Service!
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We had a fantastic experience with Saber Roofing. We called and left a message and received a call back the same day. We scheduled an appointment for an estimate and then decided to move forward with the work. Everyone we dealt with was super professional and the work was quality. We had 5 Sun Tunnels cleaned and secured and we couldn’t be happier. We highly recommend Saber Roofing.