Bring natural daylight deep into your home with VELUX skylights — the world's leading skylight brand for over 80 years. Fixed, venting, and solar-powered options. Backed by the famous VELUX "No Leak" 10-year warranty.
If you've ever heard horror stories about skylights leaking, those stories almost always trace back to one of two things: cheap brands or bad installation. A properly-installed VELUX skylight is one of the most reliable openings in your home — significantly less prone to leaks than the average vent pipe, in fact.
We install VELUX exclusively. They've been making skylights since 1941, they own the patents on the modern flashing system every other manufacturer copies, and they're the only major brand that backs their installation with a written 10-year leak-free warranty (the famous "No Leak Skylight" promise).
Whether you want to brighten a dark hallway, add ventilation to a stuffy bathroom, or transform a great room with cathedral ceilings, this page covers everything you need to know about adding skylights to your St. Louis home.
Choosing the right skylight brand is more important than almost any other home product decision because if it leaks, water comes directly into your living space. There's no margin for error.
We're not VELUX salespeople — we just refuse to install brands we wouldn't put on our own homes. The premium over budget brands is small (typically $100–$300 per skylight) and the long-term performance difference is enormous.
The simplest, most reliable, and most popular option. Doesn't open — just adds light. Best for hallways, walk-in closets, stairwells, and any room that just needs daylight. Most affordable choice.
Opens with a manual rod or crank. Adds ventilation along with light. Great for bathrooms, kitchens, and rooms that build up humidity. Built-in rain sensor closes automatically if rain starts.
Opens with a wall switch or remote. Includes rain sensor (auto-closes), insect screen, and integrated blinds. Best for hard-to-reach skylights or anyone who wants the convenience of remote operation.
Solar-powered, fully battery-operated. No wiring required (saves install cost on retrofits). Qualifies for 30% federal solar tax credit, often making it net-cheaper than electric venting.
Tubular skylight — flexible reflective tube routes daylight through the attic to a small ceiling diffuser. Best for closets, bathrooms, hallways without ceiling access. Cheaper than a traditional skylight.
Got a failing 20-year-old skylight? Often the curb is fine but the glass and flashing have failed. We can replace just the unit and flashing without major roof work in many cases.
The installation process is what separates a 30-year leak-free skylight from one that fails in 5 years. Here's our exact process:
VELUX offers both, but for asphalt shingle roofs (90%+ of St. Louis homes) we recommend deck-mount. They're lower-profile, integrate cleaner with the roof, leak less in heavy snow, and look better. Curb-mount is mainly used for tile and metal roofs.
Skylight installation costs vary based on the unit type, whether it's a new install or replacement, and how much interior finishing is involved. Here's what to expect:
What's NOT included: Final paint of interior shaft (we prime; you choose color). Trim work if you want decorative trim around the opening.
A single 22"x46" skylight provides as much natural light as 3 standard windows — without the privacy concerns. Cuts daytime electricity for lighting.
Venting skylights remove moisture, odors, and hot air from bathrooms, kitchens, and stuffy upstairs rooms. Stack effect ventilation works better than fans.
Skylights are an architectural feature that adds visual interest both inside and out. They're often a selling point for buyers.
Quality skylights typically return 60–80% of their cost in resale value, especially in rooms with cathedral ceilings or great rooms.
Bedroom skylights expose you to natural light cycles, which research shows helps regulate circadian rhythm and improves sleep quality.
Natural light reduces eye strain, improves mood, and is documented to boost productivity in home offices.
Reduced lighting needs during the day. Combined with low-E glass, modern skylights have minimal heat loss.
If you've never lay in bed and watched a thunderstorm or a meteor shower through your ceiling — you're missing out.
Properly installed VELUX skylights with manufacturer flashing kits are extremely reliable. We've installed them and have never had one come back as a leak. Plus, VELUX's "No Leak" warranty covers leak failures for 10 years.
1 day for replacement of an existing skylight. 1–2 days for a new installation that requires interior shaft work (framing, drywall). Solar venting saves time vs electric since no wiring is needed.
VELUX uses tempered + laminated glass that resists hail up to 2" diameter (a very large hail event). Even if struck by larger hail, the laminated glass holds together rather than shattering — water won't pour in.
Some condensation in winter is normal on any glass surface. Modern VELUX glass has low-E coating and argon fill which dramatically reduces condensation. For bathrooms and kitchens (high humidity), venting skylights help remove moisture before it condenses.
Yes — VELUX offers manual, electric, and solar-powered blinds in blackout, light-filtering, and venetian styles. They install inside the skylight frame, not below the ceiling.
Modern Energy Star VELUX skylights with low-E glass are net-positive in summer (less lighting needed) but slightly net-negative in winter (some heat loss). Overall, energy impact is roughly neutral while you gain significant lifestyle benefits.
Generally no, as long as you disclose the skylight to your insurer. Some policies want to know about modifications. Skylights are a standard feature and typically don't impact rates.
If you're already getting a new roof, this is the optimal time to add or replace skylights — the flashing integration is much cleaner during a full re-roof. We can roll skylight cost into the roof project.
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