# Velux Skylight Installation Toronto | Certified VCI URL: https://skylightinstallationtoronto.ca/velux-skylight-installation/ Velux Certified Installer · Factory Warranty Registered # Velux Certified Skylight Installation in Toronto, ON | Fixed, Venting & Solar Models Last updated: October 4, 2026 · By The Skylight Installation Toronto Crew Skylight Installation Toronto [/ →](/) handles Velux Certified installation of FS fixed, VS manual venting, VCS electric venting, VSS solar-powered and FSR replacement units across Toronto, Mississauga, Vaughan, Markham, Oakville and the rest of the GTA. We follow the Velux model-specific protocol, fit the correct EDL, EDM or EDW flashing kit for your roof type, and register the full factory warranty on your behalf. Velux installs run $2,800 for an FS fixed in a residential kitchen up to $7,500 for a VSS solar-powered opening with laminated glass and rain sensor. Every install includes OBC 9.7 fenestration compliance, Velux Certified Installer status since 2004, Velux 10/20-year product warranty registration, and a written workmanship warranty on flashing and structural tie-in, with parts arriving on time through our direct Velux Canada dealer account. - 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) $2,800 to $7,500 per unit CAD, published pricing ![Certified crew installing a Velux VS with an EDL flashing kit on a Toronto roof](/images/misc/certified-two-person-crew-installing-velux-vs-vent.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 Velux 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. ![Velux VSS solar skylight with integrated solar panel and rain sensor](/images/misc/velux-vss-solar-skylight-with-integrated-solar-pan.webp) Velux VSS solar skylight with integrated solar panel and rain sensor ## What Makes a Velux Install “Certified” Velux publishes detailed installation instructions for every model and roof type: how to frame the opening, where the underlayment collar goes, which flashing kit to use and how each piece laps. A certified installer is trained on those protocols and follows them every time. That matters for two reasons. First, the skylight performs the way it was designed. Second, if something ever goes wrong with the product, there is no argument about whether it was installed correctly. We have held Velux Certified Installer status since 2004. ## The 8 Velux Models Toronto Homeowners Choose Most 1. **Velux FS** fixed deck-mount, the everyday workhorse. 2. **Velux FCM** fixed curb-mount for low-slope roofs and retrofits. 3. **Velux VS** manual venting with a rod or crank. 4. **Velux VCS** electric venting with keypad, hardwired under ESA permit. 5. **Velux VSS** solar venting with remote and rain sensor. 6. **Velux FSR / solar fixed variants** for remote-controlled blinds on fixed units. 7. **Velux TGR** rigid sun tunnel for interior rooms. 8. **Velux Modular Skylights** for larger architectural openings. ## Residential Velux Installation ### Kitchens VS or VSS to let cooking heat escape. A venting Velux over the cooktop pulls steam, smoke and cooking odours straight up and out, which matters in open-concept layouts where the range sits under the main living area. We typically recommend the VSS so you get a remote and a rain sensor, no electrician required. ### Bathrooms Venting units for steam, laminated glass standard. Velux VS or VSS over a shower or tub pulls humid air out before it fogs the mirror and feeds the drywall. Laminated Low-E3 glass is Velux’s stock bathroom glazing and meets OBC 9.7 safety glazing for wet zones. ### Bedrooms VSS with solar blackout blinds. A solar venting unit gives you fresh air without a pull-chain, and the solar blackout blind kills the 5 a.m. wake-up on east-facing roofs. We pair the blind to the same Velux Active remote so one button closes the glass and drops the blind for sleep. ### Attics and Lofts FS or VS units along the slope. Finished attic spaces usually run two or three FS fixed units in a row, parallel to the ridge, to wash the room with even daylight. For unconditioned attic conversions we add an insulated shaft and vapour-seal it to OBC 9.26 to keep moisture out of the roof assembly. ### Hallways and Stairs FS fixed for pure light. Stairwells and interior hallways rarely have roof access for a window, so a single FS fixed unit over the landing makes the whole vertical run brighter and safer. A 10 or 14 inch Velux TGR sun tunnel is the lower-cost alternative when a full skylight shaft won’t fit the framing. ### Additions Multi-unit Velux combinations framed with your builder. Home additions are where two or three Velux units get framed into a single ridge section, often over a great room. We coordinate with your GC on truss layout, then install the Velux flashing kit to match the new roof material so the addition reads as one continuous roofline. ### Bungalows FCM curb-mount where pitch is low. Many Toronto bungalows have shallow 3-in-12 pitches where a deck-mount Velux won’t sit right, so we use the FCM curb-mount on a site-built upstand. We frame the curb to Velux’s dimensions, wrap it with Grace Ice & Water Shield and tie it into the existing shingles so it sheds water like the rest of the roof. ## Commercial Velux Installation ### Offices Modular skylights and fixed units. The Velux Modular Skylight system links multiple units into a single architectural opening, ideal for offices that want daylight without a full glass atrium. We handle the structural beam and the engineered shaft so the modular array sits on its own support, separate from the building structure. ### Retail Curb-mount units with screens. FCM curb-mount units on a flat or low-slope retail roof give you daylight over the sales floor without exposing the glazing to foot traffic above. We add an interior security screen where the unit sits over stockrooms or over the till so a roof-side incident doesn’t open the store. ### Clinics Laminated glazing, quiet operation. Dental and medical clinics need daylight without rain-on-tin noise, so we pair laminated glass with a sound-dampening shaft detail. Venting models use the low-profile VS crank rather than the louder VCS motor, which keeps the operator noise down during procedures. ### Condo Amenities Board-approved installs with COI. Condo party rooms and rooftop amenity spaces usually need board approval before any roofing work, plus proof of WSIB coverage and $5M liability before a single shingle comes off. We carry the standard COI paperwork, file the engineer-stamped drawing when a curb is being added, and only schedule after the board signs. ## Specialty Velux Options ### Solar VSS No wiring, rain sensor, remote. The VSS is the unit we recommend most for retrofit work because there is no ESA permit and no drywall repair from running wire. The integrated solar panel keeps the battery topped up even through short Toronto winter days, and the built-in rain sensor closes the glass before you notice the weather. ### Electric VCS Hardwired keypad and Velux Active compatibility. The VCS is the right pick when you already have a home automation hub or you want a wall-mounted keypad by the room entrance. Wiring runs through the shaft to a junction box in the attic, the ESA permit is filed under our electrical sub-trade partner, and the unit closes on its own when paired to Velux Active indoor climate sensors. ### Sun Tunnels TGR rigid tubes. See sun tunnel installation [/sun-tunnel-installation/ →](/sun-tunnel-installation/) . A 10 or 14 inch Velux TGR tube is the go-to when you want daylight in a closet, hallway or small bathroom where a full skylight shaft won’t fit the framing. We mount the dome on the roof above and finish the diffuser flush with the ceiling below, usually in under half a day per unit. ### Blinds Blackout, light-filtering, heat-reducing. See Velux blinds [/velux-blinds-accessories/ →](/velux-blinds-accessories/) . Velux blinds clip into the same size code as the skylight itself, so a C04 blind fits a C04 skylight regardless of model. The blackout variant blocks roughly 99 per cent of light and the heat-reducing variant is a solar screen that drops summer gain on south-facing units. ### Velux Active Indoor climate sensors that open and close skylights automatically. Velux Active pairs with the VCS or VSS and watches temperature, humidity and CO2 in the room. When the kitchen steams up or the bedroom gets warm, the skylight cracks open on its own and closes again when the rain sensor at the glass says so. ## Velux Flashing Kits and Materials | Kit | Roof type | | --- | --- | | EDL | Asphalt shingles and thin roofing up to about 1/2 inch | | EDW | Profiled tile and metal up to about 3.5 inches | | EDM | Low-profile materials | | Underlayment collar | Every install, plus Grace Ice & Water Shield | ## Our Velux Expertise We know Velux size codes, which sizes fit 16-inch rafters versus 24-inch trusses, and the small model differences that trip up general contractors. We also handle warranty registration, so you are not hunting for paperwork later. ## What Actually Stops Homeowners From Booking a Velux Install ### “I’m not sure Velux is worth it.” In our opinion, for most Toronto homes it is, because of the factory flashing kits and glass quality. We will show you the Fakro alternative too if it fits better. ### “Solar won’t work in winter.” The VSS battery holds charge through short winter days. Toronto gets enough daylight in December to keep the VSS panel topped up, and the battery is sized for cloudy stretches. We have units running in North York and Scarborough homes that close themselves on the first snowflake without ever being plugged in. ### “Electric means rewiring my ceiling.” Not with the solar VSS. Electric VCS needs wiring and an ESA permit, which we handle. ### “Warranty claims are a pain.” We register it at handover and keep records. Velux factory warranty is 10 years on the product and up to 20 years on the glass, and certified installs avoid most disputes about whether a leak is product or labour. We also keep a copy of the install paperwork, flashing kit and serial numbers on file so a future claim is a 10 minute email rather than a treasure hunt. ## Velux Install Timeline ### Consultation Model, size code and kit selected. We meet at the house, walk the roof and the room below, and write the model, size code and flashing kit on a notepad so the quote is exact. Pricing comes from our published Velux price list so there is nothing to negotiate later. ### Ordering One to two weeks through our dealer account. Common FS, VS and VSS sizes usually ship from the Velux Toronto warehouse in three to five business days. Larger Modular units or specialty glass can take two to three weeks and we will tell you up front if your model is one of those. ### Install Day One day per unit for most homes. The crew arrives at 8, sets up the dump zone and fall-arrest, cuts the opening, frames it and installs the Velux flashing kit the same day. Most single-unit Velux installs wrap by mid-afternoon with the shaft drywall finished and the room cleaned. ### Handover Warranty registered, remote paired. Before we leave, the warranty card is filed online and a copy is in your inbox, the Velux Active remote is paired to the unit, and the rain sensor is tested with a spray bottle. We walk you through the remote buttons, the blind control and what to do if the unit ever stops responding. ## Velux Installation Cost in Toronto: What You Are Paying For ### Model FS lowest, VSS highest. Fixed Velux FS installs start at $2,800 per unit, manual VS around $3,200, electric VCS around $4,200 and solar VSS around $4,500, all with the flashing kit and shaft included. We publish these prices so you can sanity-check our quote against anyone else’s without playing phone tag. ### Flashing Kit Matched to roof type. EDL for asphalt and thin roofing, EDW for profiled tile and metal, EDM for low-profile materials, plus the underlayment collar on every install. The flashing kit is what keeps the warranty valid and the water out, so we never substitute a “close enough” kit from another brand. ### Framing Truss bay vs cut rafter. If the unit fits inside an existing truss bay we frame between the trusses with no structural cuts, which is cheaper and avoids a permit in most cases. If the size forces us to cut a rafter, we sister in a header to OBC 9.7 and pull the permit as a separate line so you see exactly what the building department costs. ### Electrical Only for VCS units, with ESA permit. VCS electric venting needs a 120V home run from the panel, an electrical rough-in inspection, and the ESA notification filed at the end. We coordinate this through our licensed sub-trade so you do not have to chase an electrician separately, and the ESA fee is shown on the quote as its own line. ### Shaft Insulated and vapour-sealed. The shaft is framed with 2x4s or 2x6s depending on the attic insulation depth, filled with R-20 or R-28 batts, and sealed with 6 mil poly before drywall. This meets OBC 9.26 for air and vapour control and stops the warm, moist indoor air from condensing in the shaft in winter. ### Accessories Blinds and sensors. Velux blackout, light-filtering and heat-reducing blinds are quoted by size code and can be added at install or any time later. Velux Active climate sensors pair with VCS or VSS units and are usually added in the same visit as the install to keep the trip count down. ## Velux Installation vs Replacement vs Repair: Which Service You Need New opening: this page. Existing Velux: Velux replacement [/velux-skylight-replacement/ →](/velux-skylight-replacement/) . Leak on a sound unit: flashing repair [/skylight-flashing-repair/ →](/skylight-flashing-repair/) . ## Fixed, Venting or Solar: Choosing Your Skylight Type Velux FS for light, VS for manual venting, VSS for solar remote venting with rain sensor. VCS if you want hardwired keypad control. ## Velux Installation Timeline in Toronto: What to Expect Week-by-Week Week one consultation, weeks two to three delivery, install in a day. Permits add two to six weeks when framing is cut. ## Why Toronto Homeowners Choose Our Velux Installers We have been installing Velux skylights across Toronto and the GTA for over twenty years and more than 2,000 units, holding Velux Certified Installer status since 2004. Every crew on your roof is in-house, WSIB-covered and on payroll with us, so no subcontractors are touching the opening. Each Velux install is framed and detailed to OBC 9.7 for the fenestration and OBC 9.26 for the roofing, with the correct EDL, EDM or EDW flashing kit for the roof you actually have. Every quote is itemized with the permit as its own line, pricing is published, and the factory warranty is registered before we leave the driveway. Trust us, you’re in good hands. Field-Tested Workflow ## How Our Velux 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 ### Pick the Model Fixed, manual, electric or solar, sized to your rafter or truss spacing and the room. 2. 2 ### Velux Part Numbers on the Quote Exact model, size code and flashing kit listed in an itemized CAD quote. 3. 3 ### Permits at Cost Only when framing is cut. Some installers over-charge for permits thinking homeowners wont check other quotes. 4. 4 ### Install to Velux Protocol Framing, underlayment collar, flashing kit and shaft per Velux instructions, checked against our founder's VCI checklist. 5. 5 ### Register + Pair Warranty registered, remote paired, rain sensor tested. Go open it from the couch. No Hidden Fees ## Velux Installation Pricing in Toronto (CAD) Velux installs include the correct factory flashing kit, light shaft and warranty registration. Most Booked Velux FS fixed $2,800 to $3,500 CAD, installed Most common Velux install Book Free Assessment [/contact/ →](/contact/) Velux VS manual venting $3,200 to $4,500 CAD, installed Bathrooms and kitchens Book Free Assessment [/contact/ →](/contact/) Velux VCS electric venting $4,200 to $6,500 CAD, installed Hardwired, ESA permit Book Free Assessment [/contact/ →](/contact/) Velux VSS solar venting $4,500 to $7,500 CAD, installed No wiring, rain sensor 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 Velux Installation Work Across the GTA Real roofs, real flashing details. Click any photo to enlarge. Customer Results ## What GTA Clients Say About Our Velux Installation 5-Star Satisfaction · Top-Rated Toronto Skylight Installer > "Velux VSS over our upstairs landing, $5,800 CAD. It closed itself the first time it rained and the warranty card arrived by email the same day." LHLauren H.Roncesvalles, Toronto > "Three Velux FS units in our addition for $9,700 CAD. Crew knew exactly which flashing kit our roof needed." MBMatteo B.Woodbridge, Vaughan > "Velux VCS electric over our kitchen with an ESA permit, $6,200 CAD. The keypad by the stove is my favourite thing in the house." PNPriscilla N.Mill Pond, Richmond Hill Service Areas ## Velux 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 ![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/) ![Velux VSS solar-powered skylight with solar panel strip on a Toronto roof](/images/misc/velux-vss-solar-powered-skylight-with-solar-panel-.webp) From $3,500 ### Solar-Powered Skylight Installation Toronto Skylight Installation Toronto 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. Explore Solar Skylights [Solar-Powered Skylight Installation Toronto →](/solar-powered-skylights/) ![Velux blackout blind partly closed on a nursery skylight](/images/misc/velux-blackout-blind-partly-closed-on-skylight-in-.webp) From $300 ### Velux Blinds & Accessories Toronto Skylight Installation Toronto supplies and installs Velux blinds and accessories including blackout blinds, light-filtering roller blinds, duo blinds, motorized Pick and Click shades and smart app-controlled blinds across Toronto, Mississauga, Vaughan, Markham and the rest of the GTA. We measure, order the correct Velux FSK, DSK or RSL blind for your skylight model, and install it with the matching mounting brackets and Velux Active hub where needed. Blind and accessory installs run $300 to $900 per blind depending on size, blackout versus light-filtering, and whether motorization or smart control is added. All blinds are backed by Velux 5-year warranty passthrough, Velux Certified Installer status since 2004, written workmanship warranty on our install, and in-stock access through our direct Velux Canada dealer account for faster delivery. Explore Velux Blinds [Velux Blinds & Accessories Toronto →](/velux-blinds-accessories/) ## 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 Velux 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 ## Velux Installation FAQ: 12 Questions Toronto Clients Ask ### How much does Velux skylight installation cost in Toronto? Velux FS fixed units run $2,800 to $3,500 CAD installed, VS manual venting $3,200 to $4,500, VCS electric $4,200 to $6,500 and VSS solar $4,500 to $7,500. Price includes the flashing kit and shaft. ### What are the 8 most popular Velux models? FS fixed, FCM curb-mount fixed, VS manual venting, VCS electric venting, VSS solar venting, FSR and solar-powered fixed variants, TGR sun tunnel and the Velux Modular Skylight system for larger openings. ### Why does the flashing kit matter? Velux designs each kit for a roof profile. Using EDL on tile or EDW on thin shingles leaves gaps. The right kit plus the underlayment collar is what keeps the warranty valid. ### Do Velux solar skylights need an electrician? No. The VSS is powered by its own solar panel and battery, so no wiring through the ceiling. Electric VCS units do need wiring and an ESA permit. ### Will a Velux fit between my trusses? Many Velux sizes, like the C06 and M04, are designed for 24-inch truss spacing. We measure and confirm. ### How long does a Velux install take? One day for most single units including flashing and shaft framing. ### Is the Velux warranty different with a certified installer? The warranty terms are Velux's, but installation to their protocol by a certified installer avoids disputes and we register it for you. ### Can Velux skylights connect to smart home systems? Yes. Velux Active with sensors can open and close skylights automatically based on indoor climate, and works with common smart home platforms. ### Which Velux is best for a bedroom? VSS solar with a solar blackout blind, so you control light and air from bed. ### Do you install Velux on flat roofs? Yes, using Velux flat roof models such as CFP and CVP on a raised curb. ### Can I add blinds later? Yes. Velux blinds fit by size code and can be added any time. ### What warranty do I get? Velux factory warranty (10 years on the product, up to 20 on glass) plus our lifetime leak-free warranty on install flashing. Still have a question? Talk to a crew lead, not a call centre. Call (647) 254-2699 [tel:+16472542699 →](tel:+16472542699) Send a Message [/contact/ →](/contact/)