# Solar Powered Skylight Toronto | Velux VSS from $4,500

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# Solar-Powered Skylight Installation in Toronto, ON | No-Wire Venting, Rain Sensing & Remote Control

Last updated: October 4, 2026 · By The Skylight Installation Toronto Crew

Skylight Installation Toronto

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 installs solar-powered skylights for Toronto homeowners who want venting daylight without running an electrical line to the roof. We install Velux VSS solar-powered opening skylights with integrated solar panels, backup rain sensors and remote-control openers, flashed to OBC 9.7 and finished with laminated glass for interior safety.

Solar-powered installs run $4,500 to $7,500 per unit depending on size and whether a sun tunnel light kit or Velux Active hub is bundled, with no ESA permit required since there is no hardwired power. Every install is backed by Velux Certified Installer status since 2004, Velux 10/20-year product warranty passthrough, written parts-and-labour warranty, and WSIB-covered crews with $5M CGL.

-   20 Yrs GTA
-   Velux Certified
-   Fakro Certified
-   OBC 9.7 Compliant
-   $5M Liability
-   Lifetime Flashing Warranty

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$3,500 to $8,500 per unit CAD, published pricing

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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 Solar Skylights

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.

![Cathedral ceiling living room with two open solar skylights](/images/misc/high-cathedral-ceiling-living-room-with-two-solar-.webp)

Cathedral ceiling living room with two open solar skylights

## How Solar-Powered Skylights Work

A solar-powered skylight looks like any other venting skylight from inside, but it has a thin solar panel built into the top of the frame. The panel charges a small battery, and the battery runs a quiet motor that opens and closes the sash. A rain sensor on the frame closes it automatically at the first drops.

Because it powers itself, there is no wiring run through your ceiling, no electrician and no wall switch. That is why solar has become our most requested upgrade for kitchens, bedrooms and any ceiling you cannot reach.

## The 5 Reasons Toronto Homeowners Choose Solar Over Manual

1.  **High ceilings.** Cathedral and loft ceilings are out of reach for a manual rod.
2.  **Automatic rain closing.** The rain sensor closes it even when nobody is home.
3.  **No wiring.** No electrician, no holes in finished ceilings, no ESA permit for the VSS.
4.  **Remote control.** Open it from bed, the couch or your phone.
5.  **Summer comfort.** Hot air rises and escapes at the ceiling, cooling the room faster.

## Residential Solar Skylights

### Kitchens

Let cooking heat out at the highest point, which is exactly where a Velux VSS solar skylight sits. A solar venting unit over the cooktop clears steam and summer heat on the same remote you already use for the kitchen lights, with no switch wiring through the tile backsplash. Most kitchen installs run $4,500 to $7,500 CAD for a VSS, commissioned and paired in one day.

### Bedrooms

Pair with solar blackout blinds on one remote, so the same handset that opens the skylight at night also blacks it out in the morning. The Velux VSS solar skylight runs from $4,500 CAD installed and the matching solar blackout blind is an add-on that costs less than a hardwired blind. Honest to god, sleep better and wake up to nothing but sun.

### Bathrooms

Clear steam without touching anything, which is exactly what a Velux VSS over a windowless upstairs bath does. The rain sensor closes the unit the moment a Toronto thunderstorm rolls in, so you never have to remember to shut it before bed. Most bathroom installs fall in the lower end of our VSS pricing.

### Cathedral Ceilings

The classic solar use case. A Velux VSS at the peak of a vaulted ceiling opens and closes from a remote or app, so nobody has to climb a 20-foot ladder with a manual rod. Pricing runs from $4,500 CAD and most cathedral installs are done in a single day including commissioning and remote setup.

### Attic Lofts

Vent summer heat that would otherwise sit under the peak of a finished attic. A Velux VSS pulls that hot air out by remote or app, and the rain sensor closes it if a sudden shower rolls in while the loft is unattended. Most loft installs are a one-day swap if the opening already exists.

### Stairwells

Unreachable units become easy to use when a Velux VSS at the top of a tall stairwell opens and closes from the bottom of the stairs. Solar power means no wire run up through the wall and no electrician, which is exactly why the VSS is our most-requested stairwell unit. Most installs are a one-day visit including commissioning.

## Commercial Solar Skylights

### Offices

Remote ventilation without wiring through finished ceiling tiles, which is the main reason offices pick solar over hardwired. Each Velux VSS pairs with a wall keypad or app so facilities can schedule morning venting before staff arrive, and the rain sensor handles the unexpected. Most office VSS installs run on a weekend with no business disruption.

### Clinics

Quiet motors over patient areas where loud operation would defeat the point. Modern VSS motors are barely audible at the peak of a vaulted ceiling, which is why clinics over exam rooms and waiting areas pick solar. We schedule installs outside clinic hours and clean the room before staff arrive.

### Restaurants

Vent heat from dining rooms that get uncomfortably warm at the back during a busy service. A Velux VSS at the high point of a peaked ceiling clears heat on a wall keypad, with no electrician needed. We usually schedule the install for a closed day or after hours, so the dining room never sees a crew in the rafters.

### Condo Amenities

Managed from a keypad or app, which is exactly what condo corporations and property managers want. A Velux VSS in a party room or amenity space pairs to a wall keypad so the building can vent heat before a booking without giving residents a remote. We supply COI for the board package and handle the status certificate paperwork.

## Specialty Solar Options

### Solar Blinds

Blackout or light-filtering on the same remote as the skylight, which is the whole point of going solar with the blind too. No electrician, no extra wires, and the blinds pair to the same handset that runs the VSS. We usually spec a solar blackout on bedrooms and a light-filtering on living spaces.

### Velux Active Sensors

Open and close based on indoor climate, so the skylight reacts to temperature, humidity and CO2 without anyone touching a remote. The Velux Active kit adds scheduling and triggers to the VSS or VCS and ties into common smart home systems. We quote Active as an add-on after the assessment so we know what sensors the room needs.

### Solar Replacement Upgrades

Same-size swap from fixed to VSS, the most common solar job we do because the curb and opening already exist. From $3,500 CAD installed, including the flashing kit, commissioning and remote pairing. There is no new drywall and usually no permit, which is why the swap is the cheapest way to add venting to an existing fixed opening.

### Fakro FXP Preselect

Electric option with keypad control for renovations or new builds where the wiring is easy to run and an ESA permit is already part of the scope. The FXP runs $4,500 to $6,800 CAD installed and pairs to a wall keypad. We recommend the FXP over the VSS when the home already needs electrical rough-in for other reasons.

## Solar Skylight Models

| Model | Power | Installed price |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Velux VSS | Integrated solar + battery | $4,500 to $7,500 |
| Fakro FXP | Hardwired preselect electric | $4,500 to $6,800 |
| VSS upgrade | Same opening, same size code | $3,500 to $6,500 |

Every solar install includes the correct Velux or Fakro flashing kit, Grace Ice & Water Shield and an insulated shaft. Integrated solar units are installed in line with TSSA solar electric requirements, and hardwired units under ESA permit.

## Our Solar Expertise

We check roof orientation and shading before recommending solar, because a north-facing slope under a big maple will charge slowly. We commission every unit, pair remotes and test the rain sensor before we leave. Our Rosedale kitchen project used three Velux VSS units with laminated glass, signed off by the architect on first inspection.

## What Actually Stops Homeowners From Going Solar

### “Solar won’t work in a Canadian winter.”

In our opinion, this is the most common myth. The battery handles normal use and recharges on short days.

### “Motors are noisy.”

Modern VSS motors are quiet. Most people barely hear them.

### “It must cost a lot more.”

The VSS starts at $4,500 installed and saves the cost of wiring, which usually cancels out the price difference between solar and a manual rod. Itemized quotes show the math, and we publish the full $4,500 to $7,500 band for the Velux VSS so you can see where you land before you book.

### “What if it breaks?”

Manufacturer warranty plus our flashing warranty, and batteries are replaceable. The Velux VSS battery pack is a serviceable part that lasts many Toronto winters on a single charge, and our flashing warranty covers the leak-free side of the install. Honestly, batteries are the only realistic wear item on a solar skylight.

## Solar Skylight Timeline

### Assessment

Roof, sun and framing check before we recommend solar, because a north-facing slope under a big maple will charge slowly and a south or west exposure will run the VSS for years without thinking about it. We confirm framing depth for the rough-in and check attic access for the install crew. Most solar assessments fit inside an hour on site.

### Ordering

One to two weeks for the Velux VSS or Fakro FXP plus the matching flashing kit from our local supply. Same-size replacement swaps are usually faster because the rough opening already exists, and we keep the common VSS sizes in stock for urgent jobs. Custom sizes and remote-matched blinds push delivery to the longer end.

### Install Day

One day including commissioning, which means the unit is mounted, the battery is charged, the remote is paired and the rain sensor is tested before we leave. We walk you through open, close and rain-close on the same visit, and the itemized quote lists the install day as such with no hidden commissioning fees.

### Demo

Remote, app and sensor walk-through on install day, including open, close, rain-auto-close and any Velux Active scheduling you want set up. We hand over the remote labelled and walk through the basic functions before we leave, and the sensor is tested with water so you can see it react. Most demos take 15 minutes.

## Solar Skylight Cost in Toronto: What You Are Paying For

### The Unit

Motor, battery, panel and sensor included in the VSS price, so the $4,500 to $7,500 CAD band is the full installed number with no add-on surprises. The Fakro FXP is similar in scope at $4,500 to $6,800, with the difference being the hardwired power supply and ESA permit line.

### Flashing Kit

Matched to your roof.

### Framing

New opening or same-size replacement, with most VSS installs being same-size swaps that skip framing entirely. New openings need a framed rough-in before the unit arrives, which adds a step and a line item, but it is the right scope for additions and major renos. Honestly, if the opening already exists, a VSS swap is the easiest skylight job we do.

### Shaft

Insulated and finished to the same standard we use on a manual install, because a solar unit does not change the shaft scope. Most shafts are short on same-size swaps and a bit longer on cathedral ceilings, and we match the drywall level and paint-ready finish to the rest of the room.

### Blinds

Optional solar blinds that pair to the same remote as the VSS, no electrician or extra wiring needed. Most solar installs add a blackout blind in the bedroom and a light-filtering in living rooms, and the cost is itemized so you can pick which rooms get one.

### Smart Integration

Velux Active optional, which adds climate-based opening and closing to the VSS or VCS. We install the indoor sensor, pair it to the Velux Active app and walk through the schedules on handover. Honest to god, the scheduling alone saves the cost on most installs.

## Solar Skylight Installation vs Replacement vs Repair: Which Service You Need

New opening: this page. Existing fixed unit: 

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## Fixed, Venting or Solar: Choosing Your Skylight Type

Fixed for light only, manual venting if you can reach it, solar for everything else.

## Solar Skylight Timeline in Toronto: What to Expect Week-by-Week

Assessment in week one, delivery in one to two weeks, install and commissioning in a day.

## Why Toronto Homeowners Trust Our Solar Installs

Certified for Velux and Fakro since 2004, with WSIB-covered in-house crews who wire and commission the units themselves instead of handing them to a sub-trade. Hardwired solar installs are filed under an ESA permit at cost as a separate line on every quote, and integrated solar units are installed in line with TSSA solar electric requirements. Every VSS or FXP we set is commissioned, paired to your remote and tested against our founder’s solar checklist before we leave. Trust us, you’re in good hands.

Field-Tested Workflow

## How Our Solar Skylights 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
    
    ### Sun + Roof Check
    
    We check roof orientation and shading so the panel gets enough light, plus framing and ceiling height.
    
2.  2
    
    ### Solar or Hardwired?
    
    Velux VSS for no wiring, Fakro FXP if you have power and want a keypad. Itemized CAD quote.
    
3.  3
    
    ### Permits, Itemized
    
    Building permit only if framing is cut; ESA for hardwired. Some installers over-charge for permits thinking homeowners wont check other quotes.
    
4.  4
    
    ### Install + Commission
    
    Framed, flashed, battery charged, remote paired and rain sensor tested against our founder's solar checklist.
    
5.  5
    
    ### Press the Button
    
    Open it from the couch. It closes itself when it rains. That is the whole idea.
    

No Hidden Fees

## Solar Skylights Pricing in Toronto (CAD)

Solar prices include the flashing kit, shaft and remote pairing. No electrician needed for Velux VSS.

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Velux VSS solar

$4,500 to $7,500

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Fakro FXP preselect electric

$4,500 to $6,800

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Solar replacement upgrade

$3,500 to $6,500

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## Our Solar Skylights Work Across the GTA

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Customer Results

## What GTA Clients Say About Our Solar Skylights

5-Star Satisfaction · Top-Rated Toronto Skylight Installer

> "Velux VSS in our attic bedroom for $5,400 CAD. No electrician, no wires, and the rain sensor already closed it twice."

GSGabriel S.Leaside, Toronto

> "Two solar skylights over our great room, $12,800 CAD. Hot air goes straight out on summer evenings."

NHNora H.Angus Glen, Markham

> "Swapped a fixed skylight for a VSS in the same opening, $4,900 CAD. Should have done it years ago."

DYDennis Y.Palermo, Oakville

Service Areas

## Solar Skylights 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.

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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.

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## Ready to Book Solar Skylights?

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.

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-   Lifetime leak-free flashing warranty
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Straight Answers

## Solar Skylights FAQ: 12 Questions Toronto Clients Ask

### How much does a solar-powered skylight cost in Toronto?

A Velux VSS solar skylight runs $4,500 to $7,500 CAD installed and a Fakro FXP preselect electric $4,500 to $6,800. Solar upgrades in an existing opening start around $3,500.

### How does a solar skylight work?

A small solar panel on the frame charges a battery that powers the motor. You open and close it with a remote or app, and a rain sensor closes it automatically.

### Do solar skylights work in Toronto winters?

Yes. The battery holds enough charge for normal winter use, and the panel recharges on short days once snow clears off.

### Do I need an electrician?

Not for the Velux VSS. Hardwired units like the Fakro FXP need power and an ESA permit, which we handle.

### What are the 5 reasons Toronto homeowners choose solar over manual?

High ceilings they cannot reach, automatic rain closing, no wiring through finished ceilings, remote control from bed or couch, and easier summer ventilation.

### What happens if the battery dies?

The unit stays in its last position. Batteries are replaceable, and most last many years.

### Can solar skylights connect to smart home systems?

Yes, through Velux Active.

### Can I add a solar blind?

Yes. Solar blackout or light-filtering blinds pair to the same remote.

### Do solar skylights qualify for any rebates?

Rebate programs change often. Some Energy Star Canada products may qualify under current programs. Check before you buy and we can supply product data.

### Is a permit needed?

Only if framing is cut for a new opening. Replacing an existing skylight with a VSS usually does not need one.

### How long does installation take?

One day for most homes, including flashing, shaft and commissioning.

### What warranty is included?

Velux product warranty (with shorter terms on motors and electronics) plus our lifetime leak-free flashing warranty.

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