Skylight Installation & Repair
Velux fixed and venting skylights for tile, shingle, and metal roofs across Central Florida. Custom flashing kits for every roof system.
Skylights Done Right — Tile, Shingle, or Metal
Skylights are great for natural light and ventilation — and notorious for leaks when installed by someone who doesn't understand roof flashing. Sun State Solar and Roofing installs and repairs Velux skylights (and other major brands) on tile, shingle, and metal roofs across Central Florida. Every install includes the correct factory flashing kit for your roof material, properly integrated with your underlayment system.
If your existing skylight is leaking, the leak almost always comes from the flashing or perimeter seal — not the skylight unit itself. We diagnose the actual source, replace flashing kits if needed, and re-seal correctly. State-certified, fully insured.
Skylight Services
- New skylight installation — Velux fixed, manual venting, solar-powered venting, and tubular skylights
- Skylight replacement — old units swapped for modern energy-efficient models
- Leak diagnosis and repair — proper source diagnosis, not just sealant slapped on top
- Re-flashing — replacement of failed flashing kits with material-specific kits
- Tile roof skylight specialty — tile flashing kits require specific knowledge; we have it
- Solar-powered venting upgrades — net-zero energy skylight ventilation
Why Skylight Work Requires a Roofer (Not a Handyman)
- Flashing kits are roof-material specific — getting them right requires roofing experience
- Underlayment integration matters more than the skylight unit itself
- Code compliance for new openings requires permits — we handle them
- Manufacturer warranties require certified installation to remain valid
- A leaking skylight repair from a non-roofer often turns into a $3K-$8K interior damage claim
Skylight Repair: What Usually Goes Wrong
Most skylight repair calls are leaks, and most of those come from the flashing or perimeter seal rather than the unit. Other common problems: fogging between the panes of an older double-glazed unit, cracked or yellowed domes on older acrylic skylights, venting units that stop opening, and water stains on the drywall around the light well.
Repair or replace? If the unit is sound and the flashing failed, re-flashing and re-sealing fixes it. If the glass has failed, the unit is very old, or you're reroofing anyway, replacing the skylight is usually the better value. The best time is during a roof replacement, when the new flashing ties into brand-new underlayment.
Skylight Installation on Tile, Shingle and Metal
Each roof material takes its own flashing kit. On tile roofs, the tile around the opening has to be cut and set around a tile-specific kit. On shingle, the kit interleaves with the shingle courses. On metal roofs, the opening and flashing have to work with the panel profile. Tubular skylights are a good fit for hallways, bathrooms and closets where a full skylight won't fit. Most single-skylight installs are completed in one day.
Skylights on business properties sit in a different roof system; see commercial roof repair for skylight perimeter repair on flat roofs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Velux is our primary line — fixed, venting (manual or solar-powered), and tubular. We also work with other major manufacturers per customer request and source matching units for repair work.
Yes — we install on tile, shingle, and metal roofs. Each system requires the correct flashing kit for that roof material, which we always include.
Most skylight leaks come from failed flashing or perimeter sealants — not the skylight itself. We diagnose the actual source, replace flashing kits where needed, and re-seal correctly.
Most single-skylight installs are completed in a single day. Multi-unit installs may take 1-2 days.
Fixed Velux skylights with full installation typically run $1,500-$3,500 per unit depending on size and roof type. Venting and solar-venting models cost more. Free quotes on every project.
Yes — we source replacement units that fit the existing opening when possible. If the opening size has been discontinued we can resize and reframe as part of the install.
Leaks from failed flashing or perimeter seals are the big one. After that: fogging between panes, cracked or yellowed acrylic domes on older units, venting skylights that stop opening, and water stains around the light well. Most leaks are fixed by re-flashing and re-sealing; failed glass usually means replacing the unit.
Yes. On a flat or low-slope roof the skylight sits on a raised curb so water runs around it instead of pooling at the edge, and the curb is flashed into the roof membrane. Curb-mounted units are made for this. The flashing detail matters even more than on a pitched roof, because water drains off slowly.
"The level of professionalism and care that Joe McKenna and his team provided me was extraordinary! I know my roof install was done properly and will last me for many years to come. If I ever have the need for roof repair or replacement again, I know I will call Sun State Solar and Roofing first!"
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"Sun State Solar and Roofing made the entire roofing replacement process incredibly smooth and stress-free. They handled everything — inspections, insurance, and all the details. They sent pictures at each stage and kept me updated on every step, which gave me peace of mind. If you're in Central Florida and looking for top-notch roofing, I highly recommend them."