Agree on the location
Consider the room below and the framing, wiring, ducts and roof shape above it.
Arlington, TX
Skylight Installation in Arlington, TX
Adding daylight and stopping a skylight leak are different jobs. We can help you assess the existing unit or plan an opening that fits the room and the roof.
Find out whether the leak comes from the unit or its connection
Water near a skylight can come through the glazing or frame, the flashing around it, or another nearby roof detail. Condensation can also leave moisture inside. Replacing the glass will not correct a flashing defect, and another bead of sealant will not fix every failing unit.
Our roofers can investigate the source and explain the repair or replacement options. If water is entering now, describe it when requesting leak repair.
Choose daylight, ventilation or a smaller light opening
Start with what the room needs, then check the roof and the space above the ceiling. Location, structure, slope and the product’s requirements shape the installation.
- Fixed skylights
A fixed unit brings in daylight without opening. Consider the view, glare and heat-control options as well as size.
- Venting skylights
An opening unit can provide ventilation where its location and controls are practical. It doesn’t replace required kitchen or bathroom exhaust.
- Tubular daylighting
A reflective tube can bring light into a smaller or interior space. The route still needs to fit around framing and other obstructions.
- Glazing and accessories
Compare the actual glazing, shading, controls and product ratings. A hail rating does not make a skylight immune to damage.
Plan the roof work and the interior finish together
Specify the opening and mounting
Deck-mounted and curb-mounted products have different installation details. Any structural alteration needs an appropriate plan.
Install the unit and flashing system
Use the product’s specified components and details for the roof covering and slope.
Complete the indoor work
Clarify responsibility for the shaft, insulation, drywall, trim, paint and any electrical connection before work begins.
Review operation and coverage
Understand the controls, care and the product and installation coverage offered.
VELUX provides separate installation instructions for different mounting and product types. A raised curb is not a requirement for every skylight.
Repair a sound detail or replace a failing unit
The condition of the unit and the surrounding roof matters more than a fixed birthday. Sound flashing with a limited sealant defect is a different case from split metal, damaged glazing or a distorted frame. Repeated resealing deserves another diagnosis.
Fog between glazing layers
An insulated glazing seal may have failed. An exterior roof patch can’t restore that sealed space.
Cracked glazing or a damaged frame
Have the unit assessed for a suitable replacement or manufacturer-supported repair.
Water after repeated flashing patches
The detail may need rebuilding instead of another surface treatment.
A roof already due for replacement
Consider the skylight and its flashing in the same proposal so the work fits together.
Price the opening, unit and finish as a complete job
Replacing a unit in a suitable existing opening is different from cutting a new opening and building a finished shaft. Roof height and slope, framing changes, flashing and electrical controls can all affect the cost.
Ask which indoor and outdoor work is included. A skylight price that leaves out the shaft and interior finish can be difficult to compare with a complete installation. If you’re also replacing the roof, identify the skylight work separately within that scope.
Skylight installation and repair questions
Does a leaking skylight always need replacement?
No. The leak may come from a repairable connection around a sound unit. The inspection needs to distinguish the flashing, the unit and other possible moisture sources.
Is a flashing leak covered by the manufacturer?
Read the actual product and installation warranty. Some systems include specified installation coverage, while others have different limits or eligibility requirements. The location of the leak alone does not settle responsibility.
Should I replace the skylight with the roof?
It is useful to assess both together. The unit’s condition, compatibility with new flashing and the cost of returning later all matter. A sound, suitable unit may be retained.
Will a tubular skylight avoid framing changes?
It may fit between existing members, but the roof-to-ceiling route must be checked. Do not assume a particular room has an unobstructed path.
Arlington Roofsmith
Tell us what you want the skylight to do
Describe the room, whether an opening already exists and any leak or damage. Our roofers can help you understand the work involved.
(817) 650-1526