# New Skylight Installation Toronto | Velux & Fakro Certified URL: https://skylightinstallationtoronto.ca/skylight-installation/ Velux + Fakro Certified Installer Since 2004 # Skylight Installation in Toronto, ON | Homes, Commercial Buildings, Flat Roofs & Custom Projects Across the GTA Last updated: October 4, 2026 · By The Skylight Installation Toronto Crew Skylight Installation Toronto [/ →](/) cuts, frames, flashes and finishes new skylight openings for homes, commercial buildings, flat roofs and custom architect-led projects across Toronto, Mississauga, Vaughan, Markham, Oakville and the rest of the GTA. Every opening is engineered to OBC 9.7 fenestration compliance and OBC 9.26 perimeter ice-and-water flashing, with a finished light shaft that brings natural daylight into the room below. Installs run $2,500 for a Velux FS fixed unit in a residential kitchen up to $120,000 for a 14-panel commercial lobby atrium, with Velux FS, VS, VCS, VSS, Fakro FTT, FXP, FXZ and custom-fabricated units in play depending on the roof type and daylight target. Every install carries WSIB-covered crews, $5M CGL, Velux Certified Installer status since 2004, and a written workmanship warranty on flashing and structural tie-in. - 20 Yrs GTA - Velux Certified - Fakro Certified - OBC 9.7 Compliant - $5M Liability - Lifetime Flashing Warranty Book a Free On-Site Assessment [/contact/ →](/contact/) (647) 254-2699 [tel:+16472542699 →](tel:+16472542699) $2,500 to $50,000+ CAD, published pricing ![Two-person crew fitting a new Velux skylight into a framed roof opening on a Toronto brick home](/images/misc/two-person-install-crew-fitting-a-new-velux-skylig.webp) Active GTA Site Crew OBC 9.7 Certified - 5-Star Satisfaction - Top-Rated Toronto Skylight Installer - Velux Certified Installer - Fakro Certified - OBC 9.7 & 9.26 Compliant - $5M Liability + Full WSIB - Lifetime Leak-Free Flashing Warranty - 24/7 Emergency Leak Response Why GTA Owners Trust Us ## Why Toronto Trusts Skylight Installation Toronto for Skylight Installation 2,000+ skylights installed across the GTA in 20 years, with in-house WSIB crews, certified Velux and Fakro installs and pricing you can see before anyone climbs a ladder. ### 20 Years of Skylight Installation Two decades installing Velux and Fakro skylights across the GTA, from our first VCI certification in 2004 to three install trucks on the road today. ### Velux + Fakro Certified Installer Both certifications verified every year. Direct dealer accounts, factory warranty passthrough and model-specific install protocols. ### OBC 9.7 + CSA A440 Compliant Every install follows Ontario Building Code 9.7 fenestration, 9.26 roofing and CSA A440. Permit coordination is part of the job. ### Full Crew, Zero Subcontracting Every installer is an in-house, WSIB-covered employee. No rental crews and no subcontractors on your roof. ### Written Workmanship Warranty Lifetime leak-free warranty on install flashing, plus Velux 10/20-year and Fakro 10-year product warranty passthrough. ### Transparent CAD Pricing Install, replacement, repair and accessory rates are published. Every quote itemizes unit, labour, permit, flashing and disposal. Skylight Installation Services ## 4 Ways We Handle Skylight Installation Across the GTA Pick the service closest to your project. Each page has its own published pricing, process and FAQs. ![Rosedale heritage kitchen with three new Velux VSS solar skylights over the island](/images/misc/sunlit-rosedale-heritage-kitchen-with-three-new-ve.webp) From $2,500 ### Residential Skylight Installation Toronto Skylight Installation Toronto installs residential skylights in kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, attics, stairwells, garages and additions across Toronto, Mississauga, Vaughan, Markham, Oakville and the rest of the GTA. We cut the roof, frame doubled headers, build or set a factory curb, flash to OBC 9.26 with Grace Ice & Water Shield, and finish a drywall or shiplap light shaft so natural daylight reaches the room exactly where it is needed. Residential installs run $2,500 for a Velux FS 2x4 fixed unit up to $7,500 for a Velux VSS solar-powered opening with laminated glass and a rain sensor, with Fakro FTT, FXP and FXZ options for budget-conscious projects. Every install is finished to OBC 9.7 fenestration compliance, backed by WSIB crews with $5M CGL, Velux Certified Installer status since 2004, and a written workmanship warranty on flashing and glass. Explore Residential Installation [Residential Skylight Installation Toronto →](/residential-skylight-installation/) ![Office tower lobby atrium with fourteen new glass skylight panels in Vaughan](/images/misc/commercial-office-lobby-atrium-with-fourteen-new-g.webp) From $6,500 ### Commercial Skylight Installation Toronto Skylight Installation Toronto handles commercial skylight installation across office towers, retail plazas, warehouses, restaurants, schools and medical buildings in Toronto and the GTA. We design, frame, flash and tie into TPO, EPDM, SBS and PVC roof systems without voiding the building warranty or shutting down the tenants below, and we coordinate crane lifts, after-hours access and permit filing so the install does not stop the business from running. Commercial jobs run from a single office daylight unit at $8,000 to a 14-panel lobby atrium at $65,000, with Velux CFP, Velux CVP, Fakro DXW walkable, Fakro DMC smoke-vent and custom-fabricated units on offer depending on fire-rating and daylight needs. Every install carries WSIB, $5M CGL, OBC 9.7 fenestration compliance, OBC 9.26 flashing to Grace Ice & Water Shield standard, and a written workmanship warranty. Explore Commercial Installation [Commercial Skylight Installation Toronto →](/commercial-skylight-installation/) ![Velux flat glass skylight on a raised curb atop a white TPO roof in Toronto](/images/misc/velux-flat-glass-skylight-on-raised-insulated-curb.webp) From $3,500 ### Flat Roof Skylight Installation Toronto Skylight Installation Toronto installs flat-roof skylights on condo terraces, laneway suites, rear additions, commercial roofs and modern residential cubes across Toronto and the GTA. We build raised insulated curbs on low-slope roofs, flash into TPO, EPDM, SBS and modified bitumen membranes, and set Velux CFP flat glass, Velux CVP curb-mount or Fakro DXW walkable units so ponding water, drifting snow and freeze-thaw never reach the opening. Flat-roof projects run from $3,500 for a single CFP install on a residential addition up to $45,000 for a walkable terrace or multi-panel commercial array. Every job carries WSIB-covered crews, $5M CGL, OBC 9.7 fenestration compliance, laminated or tempered glass to code, and a written workmanship warranty on the curb flashing, membrane tie-in and glazing seal. Explore Flat Roof Skylights [Flat Roof Skylight Installation Toronto →](/flat-roof-skylight-installation/) ![Custom glass pyramid skylight over the foyer of a Toronto heritage home](/images/misc/custom-glass-pyramid-skylight-over-grand-foyer-of-.webp) From $10,000 ### Custom Skylight Design & Installation Toronto Skylight Installation Toronto designs and installs custom skylights for heritage homes, architect-led renovations, atria, cathedral ceilings and one-off ridgeline openings across Toronto and the GTA. We shop-fabricate laminated and tempered insulated glass units in sizes beyond standard Velux and Fakro inventory, build raised insulated curbs, engineer slope-matched flashing, and finish interior shafts to the drywall or plaster the architect calls for. Custom jobs typically run $10,000 to $65,000 depending on glass area, structural framing, Low-E and SHGC targets, and whether a drone-captured as-built or stamped structural letter is needed. Our in-house crew works directly with Toronto architects, heritage preservation officers and Permit Review on OBC 9.7 fenestration and Part 3 commercial submissions, and every build is backed by a written workmanship warranty on flashing and structural tie-in. Explore Custom Skylights [Custom Skylight Design & Installation Toronto →](/custom-skylight-design-installation/) ![Toronto kitchen with two newly installed Velux skylights and finished light shafts](/images/misc/bright-toronto-kitchen-interior-with-two-newly-ins.webp) Toronto kitchen with two newly installed Velux skylights and finished light shafts ## What New Skylight Installation in Toronto Actually Involves A new skylight is a hole in your roof that has to behave like the roof. That is the whole trick. The opening gets cut between or through rafters, the cut framing gets doubled headers so the load still has a path to the walls, a curb goes on top to lift the unit above the shingles, and the flashing has to shed rain, snowmelt and wind-driven water for the next 20 or 30 years. Then there is the inside. A skylight with no finished shaft is just a bright square in a dark attic. We frame the light shaft, insulate it with Roxul batt, add a 6-mil poly vapour barrier so warm, moist house air does not condense on cold surfaces, and board it so the painter has something clean to work with. In our opinion, most skylight problems in Toronto come from treating the job as “cut a hole, drop in a unit.” It is framing, roofing, insulation and drywall in one day, and every step has to be right. > **A quick way to picture it** > > A skylight to a dark Toronto kitchen is like opening a sunroof on a highway: suddenly everyone wonders how you drove with it closed. ## The 4 Ways We Install New Skylights Across the GTA This family covers four kinds of new installation. Each has its own page with pricing, process and FAQs. 1. ** Residential skylight installation [/residential-skylight-installation/ →](/residential-skylight-installation/) ** for kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, attics, garages and hallways, from $2,500 per unit. 2. ** Commercial skylight installation [/commercial-skylight-installation/ →](/commercial-skylight-installation/) ** for offices, retail, warehouses, restaurants, schools and medical buildings, from $8,000 per project. 3. ** Flat roof skylight installation [/flat-roof-skylight-installation/ →](/flat-roof-skylight-installation/) ** on raised, insulated curbs tied into TPO, EPDM and SBS membranes, from $3,500. 4. ** Custom skylight design and installation [/custom-skylight-design-installation/ →](/custom-skylight-design-installation/) ** for heritage homes, atria and architect-led projects, at $400 to $900 per sq ft of glass. ## Residential Skylight Installation in Toronto Homes Most of our new installs are residential. Here is how they break down by room and building type. ### Kitchen Skylights The most requested room by far. Kitchens are where families spend daylight hours, and a skylight over an island or sink changes the whole space. We did the Thompson family in Rosedale, three Velux VSS solar skylights over the kitchen, completed in one day with OBC permit coordination. Venting units are worth considering here because they pull cooking heat and steam out at the ceiling. ### Bathroom Skylights Bathrooms get privacy and daylight at the same time, which no wall window can do. A venting Velux VS or solar VSS clears shower steam, and laminated glass is standard over wet areas. Expect $3,200 to $7,500 per unit depending on the model. ### Bedroom and Nursery Skylights Bedrooms need light control as much as light. Pair any Velux with a blackout blind (manual $180 to $320 plus $120 install, motorized $380 to $650 plus $180 install) so mornings are your choice, not the sun’s. For nurseries we usually recommend a fixed Velux FS paired with a room-darkening blind on a remote, so you can tilt it open or closed from across the room without leaving a sleeping baby. ### Attic Conversions and Lofts Finished attics in Leaside, East York and the Beaches often have one gable window and a lot of dark knee-wall space. Two or three skylights along the slope turn it into a real room. Attic installs can add 10% to labour because access is tighter. ### Hallways and Stairwells Upstairs halls are usually the darkest part of a two-storey house. A single Velux FS over the stair or a sun tunnel [/sun-tunnel-installation/ →](/sun-tunnel-installation/) where a shaft will not fit solves it. We often pair the FS over the stair with a 14 inch Fakro TGR tube on the upstairs landing so the whole floor reads bright instead of spotty, and we run the new shaft along the same stud bay the electrician used so we are not cutting new framing for no reason. ### Garages and Workshops Garages are simple installs with no finished ceiling to protect. Our Scarborough garage double-skylight job came in at $4,200 and took one day. We use Velux FCM curb-mount units with laminated glass over parking bays so a basketball through the ceiling does not end up as a fall onto the garage floor, and most garage installs finish in a single afternoon with the door back on its track by dinner. ### Additions and Renovations On additions, we work from the architect’s drawings and coordinate with your general contractor so the openings are framed before the roof is sheathed. Four-unit addition installs run $9,500 to $18,000. We pull the truss layout from the framer early so we can pre-order the right Velux or Fakro units and have them on site the day the sheathing goes on, which keeps the GC’s schedule intact and avoids holding skylights in a garage waiting on a roof. ## Commercial Skylight Installation Across the GTA Commercial work runs through our commercial skylight installation [/commercial-skylight-installation/ →](/commercial-skylight-installation/) team, with WSIB clearance, COI and shop drawings on request. ### Offices and Lobbies Our Vaughan Metropolitan Centre office tower lobby atrium (14 panels, 2023) is a good example. Office skylights run $8,000 to $18,000 for a single unit and $25,000 and up for atria. We carry $5M CGL and full WSIB clearance, both of which your property manager or tenant’s counsel will ask for before signing, and we issue COI on request so the contract does not stall on insurance paperwork. ### Retail and Restaurants Daylight sells. Our Oakville Lakeshore corridor restaurant atrium came in at $28,500 over three days, worked around service. Restaurants especially want daylight over the bar or host stand without glare on POS screens, and we tune the Low-E glass and diffuser depth to the seating plan you already have rather than installing first and figuring out glare later. ### Warehouses and Industrial Bays Per-bay skylights cut lighting bills in distribution centres. Our Markham tech corridor 12-bay install ran $84,000 over two weeks. Industrial bays run $6,500 to $14,000 each with fall-protection screens. ### Schools and Medical Buildings Classrooms and clinics need quiet glass, safety screens and after-hours scheduling. We plan work around occupancy and provide method statements to facility managers. Acoustic laminated glass keeps rain noise down in classrooms and waiting rooms, and our crews are MOL working-at-heights certified with full WSIB clearance so trustees and clinic admins can sign off without extra safety paperwork. ## Specialty New Installs Some projects call for something other than a standard deck-mount unit. ### Flat Roof Skylights Flat roofs pond and drift, so every unit sits on a raised, insulated curb. We tie the curb into TPO, EPDM or SBS membrane with a manufacturer-approved boot, then build a saddled crickit upslope so meltwater does not pond against the glass. See flat roof skylight installation [/flat-roof-skylight-installation/ →](/flat-roof-skylight-installation/) , and note that walkable units like the Fakro DXW let you step on the skylight to clean it without breaking the pane. ### Solar-Powered Venting Skylights The Velux VSS opens by remote with no wiring through the ceiling and closes itself when its rain sensor trips. The solar panel is built into the outer frame, so there is no electrician and no invoice for running wire, and the rain sensor closes the unit before you even hear the first drops on the roof. See solar-powered skylights [/solar-powered-skylights/ →](/solar-powered-skylights/) . ### Sun Tunnels Where a full shaft will not fit, a Velux TGR tube pipes daylight into closets, halls and interior bathrooms from $1,800. The 10 inch tube fits standard 16 inch on-centre framing and the 14 inch tube suits wider bays or longer runs, and both come with a frosted ceiling diffuser that spreads light across the room without a single hot spot. ### Custom and Heritage Skylights Pyramid, ridge, barrel vault and structural glass, built from shop drawings with engineer sign-off. Heritage districts like Rosedale, Cabbagetown, The Annex and Unionville usually need drawings sympathetic to the existing roof line, and we have a heritage detailing package with copper and stepped flashing that meets most committee requirements without hiring a separate architect. See custom skylight design [/custom-skylight-design-installation/ →](/custom-skylight-design-installation/) . ## Materials and Brands We Install We stock and install the full Velux and Fakro ranges through direct dealer accounts with Velux Canada and Fakro Canada. | Category | What we use | Why | | --- | --- | --- | | Velux fixed | FS (deck-mount), FCM (curb-mount) | Most popular fixed units for pitched and low-slope roofs | | Velux venting | VS manual, VCS electric, VSS solar | Ventilation, steam and heat control | | Fakro | FTT thermal, FXW, DXW flat-roof walkable, FXP preselect electric | Energy-focused and flat-roof projects | | Glass | Low-E 272 triple-pane, laminated interior, tempered exterior | Heat control, safety and quiet in rain | | Flashing | Velux EDL / EDM / EDW kits, step flashing, aluminum cap flashing | Matched to shingle, metal, tile and slate | | Underlayment | Grace Ice & Water Shield, Grace Vycor membrane | Toronto freeze-thaw and ice dam protection | Every unit we install meets CSA A440 window performance requirements, and every opening is detailed to OBC 9.7 for fenestration and OBC 9.26 for roofing. ## Our Expertise: What 2,000+ Installs Teach You Twenty years and more than 2,000 skylights means we have seen most of what a Toronto roof can throw at you. Rafters that are not where the drawings say. Plank sheathing on 1920s houses that splits when you cut it. Knob-and-tube wiring hiding in an attic. Ductwork right where the shaft wants to go. We open the ceiling and check the attic on the assessment visit, so those surprises become line items on the quote instead of change orders on install day. When rafters have to be cut, we sister and header them properly, and when a design needs engineering, we bring in a structural engineer rather than guessing. ## What Actually Stops Toronto Homeowners From Booking a Skylight We hear the same four worries on almost every assessment. Here are honest answers. ### “Skylights always leak eventually.” In our opinion, this is the most common myth in the trade, and it comes from the 1980s acrylic domes that were caulked into roofs with no real flashing. A modern Velux or Fakro unit with a pre-engineered kit and ice and water shield is designed to outlast the shingles around it. We back that with a lifetime leak-free warranty on the flashing. ### “I can’t tell what I’m actually paying for.” Fair, because a lot of quotes are one number with no breakdown. Ours separate the unit, labour, permit, flashing and disposal. Our full price list [/pricing/ →](/pricing/) is published. ### “The permit will drag on forever.” Permits for a simple residential opening in Toronto usually take two to six weeks. We file it, track it and book the inspection. Heritage districts take longer, which we flag on day one. ### “The house will be a construction zone for weeks.” Most single installs take one day. We lay drop sheets from the door to the room, build a dust wall around the ceiling cut and vacuum before we leave. Honestly, the worst part for most homeowners is the dust, so we run a HEPA air scrubber in the work area for the day and ask where to park so the driveway stays clear for school pickup. ## Toronto Skylight Installation Timeline: What to Expect ### Week 1: Assessment and Quote Free on-site visit, roof and attic check, model recommendation. You recieve a written, itemized quote within two business days. The crew lead brings a tablet and takes photos of the roof, attic and ceiling so you can see exactly what we are pricing, and every quote lists unit, labour, permit, flashing and disposal on separate lines so there are no buried numbers to argue about later. ### Weeks 2 to 6: Permit and Ordering If a permit is needed, we file it. Units are ordered through our Velux Canada and Fakro Canada dealer accounts at the same time, so we never order the unit until the building department stamps the permit, which means you are never holding a skylight on a jobsite waiting on paperwork. Permit fees, heritage drawings and any structural engineering show up on the quote as their own lines, not buried in labour. ### Install Day Cut, frame, flash, close the roof and rough in the shaft, usually in one day for a single unit. The same in-house WSIB-covered crew works from morning to knock-off, with no subcontractors on site, and the lead walks you through our founder’s flashing checklist at the end of the day so you can see exactly what was done. ### Finishing and Inspection Drywall finishing, framing inspection if required, warranty registration and a final walk-through. We register the Velux or Fakro manufacturer warranty on the spot and hand you a written lifetime leak-free warranty on our flashing, which is the layer that fails most often when a skylight fails at all. CSA A440-rated glass and details to OBC 9.7 for the window and OBC 9.26 for the roof are documented on the closing package. ## Skylight Installation Cost in Toronto: What You Are Paying For ### The Skylight Unit The unit is typically 35% to 50% of the total. A Velux FS is the most affordable fixed model; a Velux VSS solar unit costs more because it includes the motor, battery, panel and rain sensor. Most Toronto installs land on the Velux FS for fixed glass or the Velux VSS for solar venting, with Fakro FTT thermal units running roughly 10% cheaper on energy-focused builds, and every unit we install meets CSA A440 window performance. ### Install Labour Labour covers the roof cut, framing, flashing and shaft. It goes up with steep pitches (9:12 and over), attic access problems and multi-storey roofs. Every crew is in-house and WSIB-covered with no subcontractors, so the person cutting your roof is on our payroll and our insurance, not a day rate off Kijiji. Honest pricing means we list this as its own line on the quote too. ### Permit and Drawings Permit fees depend on the municipality and scope. Heritage drawings or structural engineering are quoted separately when required. We file the permit at cost plus our admin time and show the line on the quote, which most competitors quietly roll into a single number, and we file with City of Toronto, Mississauga, Vaughan, Markham and the rest of the GTA so you do not have to learn a new building department for one job. ### Flashing Kit and Underlayment Factory flashing kits and Grace Ice & Water Shield are never optional on our jobs. A flashing kit upgrade runs $185 to $385. We match the kit to the roofing material (EDL for shingles, EDM for metal, EDW for tile and slate) and lap Grace Ice & Water Shield a full 18 inches up the curb so Toronto freeze-thaw and ice damming have nothing to grab, all detailed to OBC 9.26 for roofing. ### Light Shaft and Interior Finish Framing, Roxul insulation, 6-mil vapour barrier and drywall board are included. Splayed shafts spread more light and take a bit more material. A splayed shaft with 4:12 sides adds about $250 but spreads daylight across roughly twice the ceiling area, and that is the upgrade we recommend in most Toronto living rooms and kitchens where the light shaft is the whole point of the install. ### Disposal and Clean-Up Old roofing, offcuts and packaging leave with us. Disposal is listed on the quote, not buried in labour. The trailer pulls up the morning of the install and leaves with the old shingles, offcuts and cardboard packaging the same day, so your driveway is back to normal before dinner and the only thing left on the lawn is a slightly cleaner yard than we found it. ## Skylight Installation vs Replacement vs Repair: Which Service You Need **Installation** creates a new opening where there was none. ** Replacement [/skylight-replacement/ →](/skylight-replacement/) ** swaps an old unit in an existing opening, same-size from $2,200 or enlarged from $3,800. ** Repair [/skylight-repair/ →](/skylight-repair/) ** fixes a leak, a seal or a pane on a unit that is otherwise sound, from $350. If your existing skylight is 20+ years old, fogged or on its second leak, replacement usually beats repair over ten years. ## Fixed, Venting or Solar: Choosing Your Skylight Type **Fixed** units like the Velux FS and Fakro FTT are the most affordable and the best choice where you only want light. **Venting** units like the Velux VS (manual) and VCS (electric) open to release heat and humidity, perfect for kitchens and bathrooms. **Solar** units like the Velux VSS open by remote with no wiring and close automatically in rain, ideal for high ceilings you cannot reach. ## Why GTA Homeowners Keep Calling Us Back We have been installing skylights across Toronto and the surrounding GTA for over twenty years and more than 2,000 installs, certified for both Velux and Fakro since 2004. Every crew is in-house and WSIB-covered with no subcontractors, every quote is itemized with the permit as its own line, and every opening is detailed to OBC 9.7 for fenestration and OBC 9.26 for roofing. CSA A440-rated glass, published pricing and a written lifetime leak-free flashing warranty round out what you are actually paying for. Trust us, you’re in good hands. Field-Tested Workflow ## How Our Skylight Installation Process Works, 5 Steps The same five steps on every job, whether it is one skylight over a Leaside bathroom or a warehouse full of bays. 1. 1 ### Free On-Site Assessment A crew lead checks the roof, attic framing and ceiling, measures the opening and recommends the Velux or Fakro model that fits the room. 2. 2 ### Itemized CAD Quote You get unit, labour, permit, flashing and disposal on separate lines within two business days. No bundled mystery number. 3. 3 ### Permits, Done Honestly We file the permit at cost plus our admin time, listed on the quote. Some installers over-charge for permits thinking homeowners wont check other quotes. We would rather you check. 4. 4 ### Install Day + Sign-Off Cut, frame, flash and close up the roof in one day for most homes. The crew lead signs off against our founder's flashing checklist, photo by photo. 5. 5 ### Finish and Handover Shaft drywalled, warranty registered, debris gone. Then we leave you to enjoy the light. Honestly, that part never gets old. No Hidden Fees ## Skylight Installation Pricing in Toronto (CAD) Published GTA rates for new skylight installation. Permit fees, heritage drawings and any structural engineering are listed as their own lines. Most Booked Standard fixed Velux FS 2x4 ft $2,500 to $3,500 CAD, installed Single residential unit, light shaft and drywall included Book Free Assessment [/contact/ →](/contact/) 2-unit residential, same roof $4,800 to $8,500 CAD, installed Shared setup, one flashing crew Book Free Assessment [/contact/ →](/contact/) 4-unit addition install $9,500 to $18,000 CAD, installed New additions and renovations Book Free Assessment [/contact/ →](/contact/) Whole-roof retrofit (5+ units) $15,000 to $45,000 CAD, installed Multi-room daylighting plans Book Free Assessment [/contact/ →](/contact/) Office / retail single skylight $8,000 to $18,000 CAD, installed Commercial curb-mount with screen Book Free Assessment [/contact/ →](/contact/) Commercial atrium multi-unit $25,000 to $120,000 CAD, installed Engineered multi-panel systems Book Free Assessment [/contact/ →](/contact/) Every quote itemizes unit cost, install labour, permit, flashing and disposal. The on-site assessment is free anywhere in the GTA. See the full price list [/pricing/ →](/pricing/) Recent Work ## Our Skylight Installation Work Across the GTA Real roofs, real flashing details. Click any photo to enlarge. Customer Results ## What GTA Clients Say About Our Skylight Installation 5-Star Satisfaction · Top-Rated Toronto Skylight Installer > "Two Velux FS units over our kitchen addition for $7,900 CAD. The quote listed the permit separately and the final bill matched it to the dollar." NGNatalie G.Danforth Village, Toronto > "New Fakro FTT in the upstairs hall, $3,700 CAD. Framed, flashed and drywalled in one day. The hallway is the brightest room in the house now." OHOmar H.Woodbridge, Vaughan > "We added four skylights during our renovation, $14,200 CAD. The crew worked around our contractor without a single scheduling fight." LPLinda P.Bronte, Oakville Service Areas ## Skylight Installation Across Toronto and 9 GTA Cities Same crews, same published pricing and the same lifetime flashing warranty from Rosedale to Milton. Pick your city for local permits, neighbourhoods and roof types. View All Service Areas [/service-areas/ →](/service-areas/) - Skylight Installation Toronto Downtown, Rosedale, Yorkville [/service-areas/toronto/ →](/service-areas/toronto/) - Skylight Installation Mississauga Lorne Park, Erin Mills, Port Credit [/service-areas/mississauga/ →](/service-areas/mississauga/) - Skylight Installation Vaughan Kleinburg, Woodbridge, Thornhill [/service-areas/vaughan/ →](/service-areas/vaughan/) - Skylight Installation Markham Unionville, Cornell, Angus Glen [/service-areas/markham/ →](/service-areas/markham/) - Skylight Installation Brampton Springdale, Bramalea, Mount Pleasant [/service-areas/brampton/ →](/service-areas/brampton/) - Skylight Installation Oakville Bronte, Downtown Oakville, Glen Abbey [/service-areas/oakville/ →](/service-areas/oakville/) - Skylight Installation Burlington Downtown Burlington, Aldershot, Alton Village [/service-areas/burlington/ →](/service-areas/burlington/) - Skylight Installation Richmond Hill Oak Ridges, Jefferson, Mill Pond [/service-areas/richmond-hill/ →](/service-areas/richmond-hill/) - Skylight Installation Pickering Pickering Village, Bay Ridges, West Shore [/service-areas/pickering/ →](/service-areas/pickering/) - Skylight Installation Milton Milton Industrial Park, Bronte Meadows, Harrison [/service-areas/milton/ →](/service-areas/milton/) Related Services ## Related Skylight Services ![Crew lifting an old fogged skylight out while a new Velux unit waits on a Toronto roof](/images/misc/crew-lifting-old-fogged-skylight-out-of-roof-openi.webp) From $2,200 ### Skylight Replacement Toronto Skylight Installation Toronto replaces residential, commercial and old acrylic skylights across Toronto, Mississauga, Vaughan, Markham, Oakville and the rest of the GTA. We lift the failing dome or fogged unit, assess and repair the curb and deck framing, install fresh Grace Ice & Water Shield around the perimeter, then set a new Velux FS, VSS, Fakro FTT or custom unit with factory flashing matched to your roof type. Replacement projects run $2,200 for a residential same-size swap up to $65,000 for a commercial multi-panel atrium, with phased re-roof coordination available so the building stays open. Every install carries WSIB-covered crews, $5M CGL, OBC 9.7 fenestration compliance, Velux 10/20-year and Fakro 10-year product warranty passthrough, and a lifetime leak-free flashing warranty on our install. Explore Skylight Replacement [Skylight Replacement Toronto →](/skylight-replacement/) ![Velux FS, VS and solar VSS skylights installed side by side on a Toronto roof](/images/misc/velux-skylight-range-installed-on-toronto-home-roo.webp) From $300 ### Velux Specialist Toronto Skylight Installation Toronto is a Velux Certified Installer specialist handling installs, replacements, repairs and upgrades on Velux skylights, blinds and accessories across Toronto, Mississauga, Vaughan, Markham, Oakville and the rest of the GTA. We carry VCI status since 2004, buy direct through our Velux Canada dealer account, and follow Velux model-specific install protocols on FS, FCM, VS, VCS, VSS, FSR and TGR sun tunnel units. Our Velux work covers everything from a $300 blackout blind install to a $7,500 solar-powered VSS with laminated glass, factory warranty registration, EDL, EDM, EDW flashing kit matched to your roof type, and in-stock parts access. Every job carries OBC 9.7 fenestration compliance, written workmanship warranty, Velux 10/20-year product warranty passthrough, and WSIB-covered crews with $5M CGL. Explore Velux Specialist [Velux Specialist Toronto →](/velux-specialist/) ![Solar skylight and sun tunnel dome side by side on a Toronto roof](/images/misc/velux-vss-solar-skylight-and-velux-tgr-sun-tunnel-.webp) From $1,800 ### Specialty Skylights Toronto Skylight Installation Toronto installs specialty skylight types that go beyond standard fixed and venting units: solar-powered openers, tubular sun tunnels, smart rain-sensor models and custom-fabricated architectural glass across Toronto, Mississauga, Vaughan, Markham and the rest of the GTA. Each specialty type is matched to a specific daylight problem, from bright-but-no-ventilation to no-ceiling-access or dark interior spaces with no roof penetration room. Specialty installs run $300 for a basic Velux TGR sun tunnel kit up to $7,500 for a solar-powered Velux VSS with laminated glass and remote. Every install is OBC 9.7 compliant, factory-flashed to the matching roof type, backed by Velux Certified Installer status since 2004 and a written workmanship warranty, with ESA permits and TSSA solar electric compliance handled in-house where required. Explore Specialty Skylights [Specialty Skylights Toronto →](/specialty-skylights/) ## Try Our Free Skylight Cost Estimator Pick your model, room and roof pitch and get a CAD estimate from our published GTA rates. Calculate CAD Quote [/tools/skylight-cost-estimator/ →](/tools/skylight-cost-estimator/) ![](/images/misc/two-person-skylight-crew-on-a-toronto-residential-.webp) Free On-Site Assessment ## Ready to Book Skylight Installation? Tell us about the room, the roof and your timeline. A crew lead visits, checks the roof and framing, recommends the right Velux or Fakro model and sends a written CAD quote within two business days. - Itemized CAD quote: unit, labour, permit, flashing, disposal - Lifetime leak-free flashing warranty - In-house WSIB crew, no subcontractors Call (647) 254-2699 [tel:+16472542699 →](tel:+16472542699) See Published Pricing [/pricing/ →](/pricing/) Book a Free On-Site Assessment Free roof condition check + model recommendation across the GTA. Thanks, we got your message. A crew lead will call you back within one business day. For leaks, call (647) 254-2699 now. Straight Answers ## Skylight Installation FAQ: 13 Questions Toronto Clients Ask ### How much does new skylight installation cost in Toronto? A fixed Velux FS 2x4 ft runs $2,500 to $3,500 CAD installed, a manual venting Velux VS $3,200 to $4,500 and a solar Velux VSS $4,500 to $7,500. Two units on one roof run $4,800 to $8,500 and a four-unit addition $9,500 to $18,000. Commercial single skylights start at $8,000. Every quote lists unit, labour, permit, flashing and disposal separately so you can compare it honestly. ### Do I need a building permit to add a new skylight? Usually yes, because cutting rafters or trusses changes the structure under OBC Part 9. Skylights that fit between trusses without cutting anything sometimes do not need one. Rosedale, Yorkville and Unionville can also need a heritage review. We confirm which applies on the assessment and file the paperwork. ### How long does a new skylight installation take? Most single residential skylights are done in one day, roof to rough-in. Drywall mud and paint on the shaft can need a short return visit. Two to four units take two to four days, and commercial atria take one to two weeks. ### Can you install a skylight on any roof? Most pitched asphalt, metal, slate, tile and flat membrane roofs can take a skylight. We check pitch, framing direction, attic space and what is above the ceiling, like ductwork or wiring. If a full skylight will not fit, a sun tunnel often will. ### Which is better for a Toronto home, Velux or Fakro? Both are excellent and we are certified for both. Velux FS, VS and VSS units are the most common choice for kitchens and bathrooms. Fakro FTT thermal units suit energy-focused builds, and Fakro DXW is our go-to walkable flat-roof glass. We pick by room, roof and budget. ### Will a new skylight leak? Not when it is flashed properly. Every install gets Grace Ice & Water Shield lapped around the curb, a pre-engineered flashing kit matched to the roofing and an inspection against our checklist. That is why we put a lifetime leak-free warranty on the flashing. ### What is included in the installation price? The unit, roof cut, header and curb framing, ice and water shield, flashing kit, roof close-up, light shaft framing, insulation, 6-mil vapour barrier, drywall board and debris disposal. Permit fees and painting are listed as their own lines. ### Do skylights make a room too hot in summer? Modern Low-E 272 glass cuts solar heat gain a lot compared to old acrylic domes. Venting units like the Velux VS or solar VSS also let hot air out at the ceiling, which is where it collects. Heat-reducing blinds help on south-facing roofs. ### Can you install a skylight during winter? We can in mild windows, but most new installs are booked April to November because adhesives, shingles and membranes bond best above freezing. Winter is a good time to do the assessment and get the permit moving for a spring install date. ### Do you install skylights for commercial buildings? Yes. Office, retail, warehouse, restaurant, school and medical buildings, with $5M CGL coverage, full WSIB crews, COI on request and MOL working-at-heights compliance. Commercial single skylights run $8,000 to $18,000 and atria $25,000 to $120,000. ### What warranty comes with a new skylight? Lifetime leak-free warranty on our install flashing, plus the manufacturer's warranty passed through: Velux 10/20 years and Fakro 10 years on the product. We register it at handover. ### Is the on-site assessment really free? Yes, anywhere in the GTA. A crew lead checks the roof and framing, recommends a model and sends a written itemized quote. No obligation. ### Do you subcontract any part of the install? No. Every installer is an in-house, WSIB-covered employee. The same crew cuts, frames, flashes and finishes the shaft, so nobody blames the next trade if something is off. Still have a question? Talk to a crew lead, not a call centre. 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