Skylight Installers & Companies in Columbus

The average cost to install a skylight is around $1,900, but your price could range from $450 to $5,000. The cost range varies widely because there are many factors that can influence the total price, including the following:

• Skylight size

• Accessibility of the installation site 

• Amount of prep work and design required

• Quality of your skylight

• Frame and glass materials y

• R-value necessary to maintain energy efficiency in your home

It is possible to install a skylight as a DIY project, but we don’t recommend it. Skylights are the most likely type of window to leak, given their more horizontal position on the roof, which means any mistakes during the installation could lead to massive water damage and high repair costs down the road. Hiring a professional to install your skylights is an additional expense, but the long-term cost is usually higher if you DIY, as you could need replacement sooner, and you’re more likely to run into water damage.

Yes, you can install skylights on an existing roof, and it’s a common service that many homeowners opt for, especially on older homes built when skylights weren’t as prevalent. The installation process will be a bit more involved, and the design and planning process will take longer, meaning you’ll pay more to install a skylight on an existing roof than you would in new construction. The process involves cutting a hole in the roof, moving rafters, if necessary, and installing and sealing around the skylight.

In many cases, you don’t need permits to install a skylight. One exception is if your skylight pushes your home out of compliance for roof height regulations. For example, most municipalities mandate that skylights can’t protrude above the highest point of your existing roof, so if yours will, you’ll need a permit. Additionally, you always need building permits if you’re altering the structural components in a home, which you might need to do if you’re moving roof rafters to fit a wider skylight in place. Skylight installation permits usually cost under $100.

Many homeowners love the appearance of skylights and the convenience of having unhindered access to natural light without compromising your privacy or security. Provided an experienced window professional installs your skylights, buyers will likely see them as more of an asset than a liability, which means they might be willing to pay more for your home. Skylights that open can also provide additional ventilation, and they’re particularly useful in hotter climates, where hot air inside your home can easily escape out of the ceiling where it normally accumulates.