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 recently had two skylights replaced and the team at Seattle Skylights/Roof Boss did a fantastic job. Great communication, competitive cost, installation was professional and efficient, and the finished skylights look and function perfectly. All-around excellent experience and highly recommended!
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If you’re looking to have skylights installed professionally, Seattle Skylights is the team to work with. I had contacted two other contractors before them, but their professionalism truly stood out. Jasmine, their salesperson, showed me brochures with pictures and dimensions of different skylight options that could work in my kitchen. She was even able to provide real-time ballpark quotes, which helped me keep track of the costs in my head and notes. The other companies I reached out to weren’t able to offer any of that. Jasmine was really easy to work with, and I ended up having two skylights installed—one in my kitchen and the other in my living room. Levi, the skylight installer, was absolutely great. The entire job took about a week, and he addressed any concerns I had with care. He was precise with his work, protected the rooms with plastic wrap, and always kept the space clean and tidy at the end of each day. For any questions I had, Gwen—Seattle Skylights’ main point of contact—was also fantastic to work with. She kept me informed about scheduling, costs, and everything else throughout the process. In the end, my skylights turned out amazing! Both the kitchen and living room have been completely transformed. It feels incredible to have so much natural sunlight pouring in—I don’t even turn on the lights until evening, which saves a lot on energy. I have absolutely zero regrets about working with Seattle Skylights. These skylights have truly changed my home for the better.
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Amazing job! Very proficient crew that showed up on time. Levi and Mauricio efficiently installed our skylights. Seattle Skylights have exceeded our expectation every step of the way from our sales person (Gwen) to the install team.
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We had a leak in our Skylight and i got in touch with Seattle Skylights/Roof Boss. Got a call from Jassmine and she got me a quote and we got the job done in quick order. I also worked with Gwen and she was fantastic. Manuel came out and was very professional and got the job done fast and well done. He installed a new Velux skylight. If i have anymore problems that they can help on they’re on the top of our call list. Plus their pricing was better than the other four quotes we recieved. Thanks for the good work Roof Boss! :)
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Wow!!! From start to finish Metropolitan did a fantastic job in installing my 6 large skylights, and presidential roof. I was in quite a distress because my previous contractor bailed and Metropolitan was there to the rescue. They were professional, thorough, and a master of their craft! My wife and I were so impressed with their high quality work, all at a very fair price. They were also very communicative throughout the process. This company is by far one of the best vendors I have ever worked with! I will use them for all my future roofing/skylight needs and I'm happy to recommend them to my friends/neighbors! Thank you Metro Roofing for your excellent workmanship and getting me through a tough situation!
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Needing to purchase skylights I knew I wanted the VLUX brand, so naturally I searched for companies who deal with VLUX in the Seattle area. Seattle Skylights came up and I had the pleasure of working with Gwen Hopper on my order. This has been one of the ore pleasant, hassle-free, pressure-free experiences! She was super communicative and patient with my timelines (which were a bit hectic). Please have the confidence in working with this group - you'll get amazing service and competitive pricing. Thank you Gwen!
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I had four skylights installed by Seattle Skylights, and I could not be happier with the process and the end product. Gwen and her team were flexible and informative, and the installer, Manuel, was prompt, courteous, and efficient. Will 10/10 use them again on future projects.
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Every person we interacted with at Seattle Skylights was knowledgeable, kind and focused on providing top quality service. Shout out to Sanchez and his crew. Really nice guys and quality carpenters.
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I contacted Seattle Skylights to replace our poor quality replacement skylights, five total. Gwen was very easy to work with and e-mailed a bid quickly so that we could make an informed decision. On the day of installation, the process was very quick. Working with Gwen and her installers was a very positive experience.
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I contacted Seattle Skylights to replace our poor quality replacement skylights, five total. Gwen was very easy to work with and e-mailed a bid quickly so that we could make an informed decision. On the day of installation, the process was very quick. Working with Gwen and her installers was a very positive experience.
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Overall a great experience and the skylight looks great! Especially loved that they tarped around the skylight opening when installing it so the dust/debris wouldn’t get all over the house
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Great experience with Seattle Skylight! Turned out wonderful. I particularly loved that they tarped around the skylight opening when installing it so the dust didn’t get all over the house
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I hired Seattle Skylights for what at first was just to replace a leaking skylight. When work commenced, it was apparent that much more extensive work would have to be done, to replace the water damaged section of the roof. Gwen was very sympathetic to my needs and thankfully they were able to fit me in right away. Manuel and his team worked efficiently and thoroughly. Great company that I highly recommend!!
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Just finished a home exterior upgrade of siding, insulation, windows, gutters, and, lastly, 3 skylights. By far the most knowledgeable and effective contractor process we delt with was Seattle Skylights through Gwen. We solicited multiple skylight replacement bids and Seattle Skylights came in as the most complete and detailed with pricing itemization down to the trimming of wallboard to install the Vulux blinds (if needed) and instructions/support documentation to apply for the solar federal income tax credit (which essentially pays for the solar powered blinds). Very nice! Plus, they were hundreds of $$ less than the next bid. Even with rain shower installation scheduling challenges, Gwen made it happen the week after we placed our order. The crew was on time, very courteous, respectful on our brand-new gutters with their ladders, and very efficient with minimal intrusion into our personal space. We are very pleased with Seattle Skylight’s sales to installation processes and our new Vulux skylights with solar powered blinds.
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I contacted Seattle Skylights to replace a leaking skylight that was well over 20 years old. My first concern was if finding a replacement that matched for such an old skylight would prove difficult. The representative was very professional to work with in determining the measurements and correct model. Even though my roof shingle color was no longer available, Seattle Skylights did the necessary research to find an excellent match. On the day of installation, the process went faster and smoother than anticipated. My only regret is that I did not contact them sooner because I thought the job would be too expensive. Overall a very good experience.
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I had Seattle Skylights come for an install for my house. They put VELUX skylights in. The crew was rained out the first day, but they came back a couple of days later. They were polite and efficient and I have three skylights in my house now. The kitchen and bathroom are much brighter! For anyone considering a Sun Tunnel, these things are great.
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Our skylight window was broken due to the storm, call Seattle skylights very professional and knowledgeable girl Jasmine gave us a comment and good arrangement in repair. Then we got our job done last week. So efficiency and professional, love it and highly recommend!
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Seattle Skylights installed a custom-sized Velux skylight, replacing a previously DYI installation. The sales staff was extremely knowledgeable, responsive, and helpful. Our installation was a bit delayed due to the custom size, but the sales staff helped me in understanding the difference in pricing, the new timeline, and what to expect with the custom unit. The crew was prompt and tidy. We haven't had any issues with the new product, and believed the pricing very fair. Highly recommend!
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Great customer service; awesome installer -- clean, careful, and left my skylight blinds untouched so I can use them with my new skylight. Also: no more leaks!!!!!
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We called Seattle Skylights when our 26-year old Velux skylight started leaking. We gave them our model # over the phone and they were able to find the correct new model that would fit our current skylight opening and provide us an estimate via email. When the installer came out, he covered the area under the skylight with a protective sheet -- practically unnecessary because I don't believe any debris at all came into the house. He fitted the new model perfectly into our existing opening and cleaned up the exterior job site (roof and ground). We had installed a HunterDouglas blind directly under our old skylight and I was particularly pleased that the installer was careful to leave it in place, untouched, during installation of the new skylight. A very good experience.
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I had Seattle Skylights come for an install for my house. They put VELUX skylights in. The crew was rained out the first day, but they came back a couple of days later. They were polite and efficient and I have three skylights in my house now. The kitchen and bathroom are much brighter! For anyone considering a Sun Tunnel, these things are great.
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Great experience from start to finish. Professional, timely, neat and tidy and project was a success. I will use them again for similar project at another home. We LOVE our Sun Tunnel with solar night light!