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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Call us at 919-585-5120 or fill out the form to start your quote today.

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  • Lisa Bell
    I have not received better service anywhere in Wilmington! I first contacted this company about blinds for a roof skylight. They informed me that code for skylights changed on April 7th, 2025, & that solar blinds are included with new Velux skylights, & that is more expensive to add them later. I was able to contact my HOA, & paid the difference in cost for the added solar blinds. Sunlight also informed me that, if they were to do the work, it would invalidate my roof warranty (which they looked at). I have never received such good service, anywhere else in Wilmington! If I was not in an HOA, I would definitely use them.
  • Dennis Gibson
    We are very pleased with Sun4Lights, installation of Velux solar tubes. Our living room was always so dark, we usually had our lamps turned on. Now light pours into the room even on a cloudy day. Everything went so well, very little mess and that was cleaned up by the installers. I highly recommend using this company!
  • Patricia Preston
    Great job!!!!