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 Skylights NW 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 971-220-7272 or fill out the form to start your quote today.

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  • Daniel Bissell
    Outstanding service and collaboration from start to finish. Eric and Bobby and the entire team were professional, accurate, and responsive. The office team lead by Crystal were professional and communicative. We’re thrilled with the replacement skylights and impressed by the level of finish detail in the final product. Would use them again and would recommend them to family and friends.
  • Emma Dillman
    Amazing experience and installation. We recently had a new skylight installed above our bed that turned out beautiful. Eric was a great communicator to help us decide on the sizing and style, as well as ensuring we were updated on install timelines. Bobby did a fantastic job installing & was so clean and kind in our home. 10/10 would recommend.
  • Torrey Yungeberg
    My company, Raindrop Roofing NW has been using Skylights NW as our #1 skylight provider for years now. They are always incredibly responsive and helpful. Eric, Renee and Jennifer are awesome. So glad to have them as a partner and be able to offer our customers this option to light up their homes.