Installation
Installation Costs
Installation costs will vary according to the skylight model, number of skylights and your ceiling type. Listed below are price ranges for installation of a new, single skylight, including labor for interior and exterior finish work and for replacing an old skylight.
*All calculations are based on the estimated costs for both the product and installation. These estimates were generated assuming a typical installation and use national averages. Actual installation costs will vary from these estimates based on common variables in roof construction and shaft construction. Local delivery costs and applicable sales tax not considered for these estimates. These numbers are provided as estimates only. You must consult your contractor for validation of the actual price paid for your product and installation costs. These numbers are not intended to be used in your tax process for claiming your tax credit.
Installation Options
When it comes to installing a skylight in your home, you have the option to do-it-yourself or find an installer near you. If you opt to do-it-yourself, installation instructions and videos are available on our website to help you along the way.
What should you expect during a consultation?
During a consultation, an installer will come and assess the room the skylights will be placed in. The installer will be able to tell you what size skylights and how many would be best for that room and what installation style would be most efficient (e.g. deck mounted or a curb mounted). The installer would also be able to review blind options with you to complete the look of your skylight.
What if I have a flat ceiling?
Flat ceilings require more drywall work than vaulted ceilings. If you have a flat ceiling, your installer will use drywall to build a shaft from the skylight to direct the daylight into the room. Your installer will paint the light shaft to match the surrounding ceiling area.
What should you expect during installation?
A skylight installation happens in two phases: rooftop and interior. Depending on the circumstances, such as roof pitch, interior light shaft depth and shape, and weather, installations can take between a half-day and three days. The rooftop portion of the installation includes cutting the hole and fastening the skylight to the roof with the three layers of protection found in VELUX No Leak Skylights.Tax Credits & Solar Power Mean Savings for You
VELUX No Leak Solar Powered “Fresh Air” Skylights qualify for a 26 percent federal tax credit on product and installation. If you have an older fixed skylight, upgrade to a Solar Powered “Fresh Air” Skylight and bring fresh air as well as natural light into your home for an average of just $175 more than a standard fixed skylight after tax credit eligibility.
Available through December 31, 2020, this tax credit is a direct debit of the taxpayer’s total tax liability. If you’re considering a replacement Manual “Fresh Air” Skylight, you could upgrade to the Solar Powered “Fresh Air” Skylight and save about $65 after tax credit eligibility.