Name: Dallas Roof Master
Telephone: 2142865623
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What Skylight Installation Involves

Skylight installation isn't just cutting a hole and dropping in a window. It's a roofing job first. We locate the rafters, cut the decking, and build a curb that sheds water. The unit — typically VELUX or Solatube — is set with self-adhered ice and water shield at the base, then flashed with step flashing that interlocks with your shingle courses. We use ring-shank nails for the decking and hand-seal every exposed fastener. The result is a skylight that doesn't leak in a 2-inch-per-hour downpour.

We offer fixed skylights for simple daylight, vented units that open with a remote, and sun tunnels for hallways and closets where a full skylight won't fit. Solar-powered blinds can be integrated for glare control, and we can add a rain sensor that closes the vent automatically. Each installation includes a curb wrap, a head flashing that prevents water from wicking backward, and a drywall return that hides the rough opening.

Signs You Need Skylight Installation

You might need a new skylight if you see a damp spot on the ceiling below the unit, feel a draft near the glass, or notice the seal has failed. Condensation between the panes means the insulated glass has lost its seal. If the flashing is old and brittle, water can seep along the roof deck and rot the framing before you ever see a stain. Dallas hail storms in spring can crack the glass or dent the flashing, and intense summer UV can cause the seal to erode over time.

If you're adding a bathroom or a stairwell that gets no natural light, that's a reason to install, not replace. Sun tunnels are a low-cost option for tight spaces. But if you have an active leak, we'll find the source first — sometimes it's the skylight, sometimes it's the flashing around it. We don't sell you a new unit unless the old one is actually the problem.

Our Skylight Installation Process

We start with a roof inspection to confirm the decking is sound and the rafters are spaced to accept the unit. Then we measure the opening, order the correct curb adapter, and schedule the install. On day one, we strip the shingles around the opening, cut the deck, and set the curb. The skylight goes in with a self-adhered membrane at the base, step flashing on the sides, and a head flashing that spans the top. We re-shingle up to the unit, then seal the edges with a high-grade urethane.

Inside, we frame the shaft, insulate it, and drywall the return. We clean up every nail and scrap with a magnetic sweep — no sharp metal left in your yard. The whole job usually takes one to two days, depending on the roof pitch and the number of units. We test the skylight with a hose before we leave, so you know it's watertight before we call it done.

Cost Considerations in Dallas

Skylight installation in Dallas runs $1,200 to $4,500 per unit, installed. A fixed VELUX skylight on a single-story ranch in Lakewood might cost $1,500. A vented unit with solar blinds on a steep two-story in Preston Hollow can run $3,800. Sun tunnels are the budget option at $800 to $1,200. The price depends on the roof pitch, the number of stories, and whether we need to rebuild the curb or replace rotted decking.

We give a flat quote before we start, so there are no surprises. If we find rot or decay once we open the roof, we'll show you the damage and get your approval before we proceed. You're never on the hook for work we didn't discuss.

Warranty & Insurance

VELUX offers a 10-year limited warranty on the glass and a 20-year warranty on the flashing. We register the warranty for you at installation, so you're covered without paperwork. Solatube units carry a similar 10-year warranty. Our workmanship is backed for 5 years — if a leak shows up at the flashing, we fix it at no charge.

If a hail storm cracked your skylight, your homeowners insurance may cover the replacement. We can document the damage with photos and work with your adjuster to make sure the claim is accurate. We don't inflate estimates, but we don't undersell the work either. You pay your deductible, and we handle the rest.

Why Choose Dallas Roof Master for Skylight Installation in Dallas?

We've installed skylights in Highland Park, Lakewood, and Uptown, on everything from 1950s ranch homes to new builds in Deep Ellum. We know how Dallas weather hits a roof — the spring hail, the summer UV that bakes the flashing, the occasional tornado-force wind that tests every fastener. Our crew has been in Dallas County for over a decade, and we've seen what works and what doesn't. We use the same flashing details on every job, whether it's a $2,000 skylight or a $20,000 commercial curb unit. That consistency is why homeowners call us back.

Signs You Need Skylight Installation

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Water Stain on Ceiling

A yellowish ring under the skylight means the flashing has failed or the seal is broken. In Dallas spring storms, water can wick along the decking for feet before it drips.

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Draft Around the Unit

If you feel cold air near the skylight in winter, the gasket is compressed or the glass is misaligned. That same gap lets hot humid air in during summer, spiking your AC bill.

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Condensation Between Panes

Fog or moisture inside the double-pane glass means the seal has failed. The insulating gas has leaked out, and the unit is no longer energy-efficient.

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Hail Crack in the Glass

A single hailstorm in Dallas can spider-crack a skylight. Even if the glass holds, the impact can compromise the seal, leading to a slow leak later.

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Flashing Pulled Away

High winds from a tornado or severe thunderstorm can lift the step flashing off the roof deck. That gap lets water run behind the shingles and rot the curb.

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Room Has No Natural Light

If a hallway, bathroom, or stairwell is dark even at noon, a sun tunnel or vented skylight can fix it. It's a permanent upgrade that adds value to your home.