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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  • Sarah Beth
    I cannot recommend this company highly enough. I’ll say upfront that I never imagined I would have so much to say about getting a new roof! We were preparing our house to move when we got the news every homeowner dreads: our roof was completely rotten. We received quotes from three companies, all of which were competitive, but this company immediately stood out. They were the only ones who used a drone to show us detailed images of the roof, so we could actually see the damage they were describing instead of simply taking their word for it. They told us they could start in as little as two days—and they did. As the project progressed, the news unfortunately got worse, but the company only got better. At every stage, they provided updated drone images so we could see exactly what they were finding. It turned out the entire wood decking beneath the shingles had rotted and needed to be replaced. I braced myself for a massive increase in cost because that’s been my experience with contractors in the past: the more damage they find, the more the bill snowballs into something you can barely afford. That never happened. Despite the additional work, they honored—and actually came in below—their original quote. I was honestly shocked by their integrity. In just two days, we had a beautiful new roof, brand-new gutters, and complete confidence that the job had been done right. The communication, transparency, professionalism, and honesty throughout the entire process were outstanding. If you’re looking for a roofing company you can truly trust, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.
  • Weber Weber
    The entire team was very professional. They have excellent communication from the start of the project to its completion. Our roof looks beautiful. The cleanup was so thorough you would never know the roof was just replaced. Hire SWORD! You will not be disappointed.
  • Jay Tramjay
    All around best service I could ask for. Communication by far was over the top, and everyone worked flawlessly to complete my roof and gutters. They have taken care of I surance communication am helping decipher the insurance paperwork. To top it off, done completely I. One day!!!!! Aftwrwards they sent me over view shots with a drone!!!!!