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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  • Mike Magee
    They brought our vision to life and we couldn’t be happier about it! Our living room lacked natural light given where it’s located in the house and how the sun passes over. Skylight Pros was recommended to us and responded really quickly to our inquiry. They came to our house the next day, provided multiple options to bring more natural light into the room and showed us plenty of examples to get an idea of what it could look like. They even let us connect with another one of their customers to hear about their experience and go see their work. Their crew was professional, respectful of the home and cleaned up the space at the end of each day so it didn’t interfere with our home life at night. The final product is absolutely stunning and we get non-stop compliments about it from our guests. I wish I could give them higher than 5 stars, they absolutely deserve it.
  • Jeremy Duimstra
    If you're on the fence about getting a skylight, let me save you the deliberation — just call Skylight Pros and ask for Carlton. I recently had them install a Velux skylight and the entire experience was as smooth as home improvement projects get. It started with Carlton coming out to assess the project and put together a quote. He was knowledgeable, no-pressure, and the pricing was fair and transparent — no sticker shock, no hidden surprises. Scheduling the install was just as easy. The whole process from that first visit to a finished skylight in my ceiling was remarkably hassle-free. But the real highlight? The crew. These guys were genuinely fun to work with — cool, personable, and clearly passionate about what they do. They took the time to explain every step of the installation, which I really appreciated. You could tell they took pride in their work, and the finished result absolutely shows it. As for the product itself, the Velux skylight is fantastic. The quality is immediately obvious, and it cooled down our room significantly when vented. We love it. If you're looking for a company that checks every box — fair pricing, quality products, seamless process, and a great crew — Skylight Pros is the one. Highly recommend!
  • Christian Mellos
    The whole team is great! From Carlton, to install team of Joey/Luis/Manny, they were all very friendly, professional, and did a great job. Very pleased with the result and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to install skylights. Solid pricing as well.