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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Mitchell and his team (Jose and Alfredo) absolutely blew it out of the water with our fireplace remodel. They were timely, paid careful attention to detail (did not rush the job) and were respectful of my family’s space and home. We absolutely LOVE our new fireplace, it brightens up our whole house. Before after pics here.
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Recently we completed a large commercial restaurant build known as Casa Brasa in University Park at 8111 Preston Road, Dallas Texas. Gilmon Fox GC worked through Sarah and Mitch with Southwest Skylights of Dallas to design, manufacture. And install a large Velux Skylight with operating shades from Denmark. The entire project although challenging due the type of build and logistical challenges associated with external factors, was streamlined and handled professionally by our partners at Southwest. There’s no doubt that if given the opportunity again. both the owners group of Casa Brasa as well I would utilize there expertise and highly recommend you check them out if your considering a skylight feature for your commercial or residential project!
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I've been thrilled with Southwest Skylights! They have done dozens of jobs for my roofing company and we've been extremely pleased by their prompt service, excellent prices, and their professionalism and industry knowledge. Sarah is always friendly and a pleasure to talk and coordinate with. Mitch is a true professional that gets his hands dirty and can come up with custom solutions, and every interaction I've had with their crew has been spectacular. I can't imagine turning to anyone else for our skylight needs, and I am happy to refer them to any of my clients who need independent skylight work.
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A+++ Good guys and super informative!
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This company is the best! If your looking for any skylights done make sure to give them a call!
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We had them do a Solar Skylight for us a few a years ago with a built in shade. We loved it then and still love it. No need to fence sit with these guys and product you won’t be disappointed.
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Mitchell and his crew did an amazing job with our skylight!! It completely changed our entire home and we are in love. They were professional and ensured perfection down to the very last detail. So so happy we chose Southwest Skylights and will recommend them to any one!
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Owner is a awesome guy,very talented
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THE best, hands down, all your needs met type of people! I rarely leave reviews but when I’m impressed, I’ll go the extra mile because they did first. Huge fan of supporting family owned and operated businesses and this is one that deserves it. You can’t please them all, there is always a bad apple review, I will encourage anyone to read more than one bad review on any business. Thanks y’all!
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Recommending Southwest Skylights for service and sales! Mitchell Cole, the owner is clearly well experienced and could not have been nicer in helping save my skylight from a roofing mishap. Please give him your business with my compliments 😊
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Southwest Skylights is a top notch company with incredible customer service. It’s obvious they care about their customers and stand by their work!
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Mitch did a great job explaining the benefits of a new skylight and shade in reducing the heat in our bathroom. He was very responsive and his quote was $500 less than his competitor.
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Had a problem caused by a different contractor, and came out quickly to rectify it. Prompt and professional!
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Mich at Southwest Skylights is incredibly professional and delivers high quality workmanship and product. I purchased 3 Velux Fixed Skylights with solar blinds from Mich and had him install them. He went above and beyond to make sure the removal and installation were flawless. He replaced old decking and matched existing shingles. He tested for leaks and made sure everything was perfect. I was very impressed with his detailed explanations of what was done, operation of the blinds, warranty and solar rebate for next year's taxes. I've been working with many contractors on our home's remodel and wish some were half as good as Mich. Highly recommend Southwest Skylights!
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When I contacted Southwest Skylights, I knew I was in the right place. Two persistently leaky skylights - several roofers attempted repair. These guys are top-notch pros with skylights and thoroughly explained why most roofers get it wrong where skylights are concerned. If a skylight is leaking, it's probably a bad installation, not the actual skylight. They installed my flashing properly, repaired the surrounding roof area, and reinstalled the skylights. I am very pleased with the entire process and would highly recommend Southwest Skylights.
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REVIEW FOR SOUTHWEST SKYLIGHTS Owner Chris installed four Solar Tubes in our new Frisco home in February. He did a great job! The Solar Tubes (2 ten-inch and 2 fourteen-inch) have made a fantastic difference to the look and feel of our home. The whole place is brighter and much more welcoming. No more dark, somber hallways and a kitchen and bathrooms that are brightly lit all day long, whatever the weather. We also had Chris install solar-powered LED lights in the Tubes, so the bathrooms stay gently illuminated during the night. Particularly useful when guests or kiddies are staying the night, not to mention the savings in our electric bill. Chris was quick (he installed 3 of the Tubes in the same afternoon!), efficient, cleans up after himself and is a genuinely nice, polite and friendly gentleman. And his prices were better than the competition! Can't recommend him enough!
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Southwest Skylights installed a Velux solar-powered and venting skylight with a black-out blind a few years back and now we're reaching out to them for another four skylights on the same home. These new-fangled skylights present a physical as well as technical challenge but the installer was able to handle both with ease. We appreciated him listening to our concerns about the use as well as installation and him taking our needs and wants into account in his design and execution.
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Called Chris to get information on Velux skylights. He was very helpful and knew his products well without having to look up specs. Definitely someone I would deal with in the future.