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 Your Skylight Expert 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 513-756-2194 or fill out the form to start your quote today.

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  • Kasey Hollstegge
    I would highly recommend Your Skylight Expert! We had an old skylight that was leaking and needed to be replaced. Chris, one of the owners, responded to my inquiry quickly and came out to provide a quote. He was thorough in explaining the process of replacing it and honest in his assessment of both our skylights. We didn’t feel like he was ever trying to upsell us, which is rare with salespeople. When we were ready to replace the skylight, we contacted Chris, and his team was out the next week to complete the job. The installers were efficient and cleaned up well after themselves. After the job, Chris followed up to thank us for the business. While we may have been able to find a less expensive quote, I believe Your Skylight Expert is the best in the business and their knowledge is unmatched. We are confident the skylight was properly installed and we won’t have to worry about issues such as leaking. We will definitely be utilizing them again when the time comes to replace our other skylight.
  • Milburn Cooper
    Is there a 5+ rating or higher? Cameran, Gabe, and Dakota are my new best friends! Their work in removing the old and installing my new bedroom skylight was above and beyond efficient. Cameran's interior drywall repair perfectly matched the surrounding ceiling. The entire process took less time than I anticipated and the final cleanup could not have been more meticulous. Thank you, thank you, thank you ... Catherine Cooper
  • Sandi Ruth
    I can’t say enough good things about this company and our experience replacing our two skylights. It was quick and not messy at all which is what I was dreading. The majority of the work is done outside. I highly recommend this company for all your skylight needs.