Skylight Installation

What This Service Involves

Adding a skylight transforms a windowless hallway, bathroom, or stairwell into a bright space without sacrificing wall privacy. Our crews frame the opening, set a curb or deck-mounted unit, and integrate it with your existing roofing so the assembly stays watertight through Western Washington's persistent drizzle. We favor laminated or tempered low-E glass that resists condensation and holds heat against chilly nights near the water. Every install is tied into the rafters and sealed with ice-and-water membrane before the finished flashing goes on.

Benefits

Brings daylight into interior rooms that no wall window can reach; Reduces reliance on electric lighting through gray Northwest winters; Low-E coated glass limits heat loss on cold, damp evenings; Professionally curbed openings shed rain instead of trapping it

Our Process

1) Assess the roof pitch, rafter layout, and desired room location; 2) Cut and frame the opening between rafters with proper headers; 3) Set the skylight on a waterproofed curb and tie in membrane; 4) Install step and head flashing, then finish the interior light well

What Affects the Cost

Fixed versus venting or motorized unit; Glass package such as low-E, laminated, or tempered; Roof pitch and height affecting access; Length of the interior drywall light well; Structural framing changes if rafters must be altered

Best Time of Year

Late spring through early fall offers the driest window for cutting and sealing a new opening before autumn rains return.