Skylight Installation & Repair in Houston
There is something truly magical about natural light flooding into a room from above. A well-placed skylight transforms dim hallways into bright corridors, turns ordinary bathrooms into spa-like retreats, and fills living spaces with a warmth and vitality that no artificial lighting can replicate. At Houston Roofing Team, we specialize in skylight installations that deliver all of these benefits while maintaining the absolute waterproof integrity of your roof — because a leaking skylight is worse than no skylight at all.
Skylights have an unfair reputation for leaking, and that reputation comes from decades of improper installations by contractors who treated a skylight as an afterthought rather than a precision roofing component. The truth is that a properly installed skylight, with manufacturer-specified flashing kits and correct integration into the surrounding roofing system, is no more likely to leak than any other part of your roof. The key is the installation — and that is where our expertise makes all the difference.
Skylight Options
- Fixed Skylights — The most popular and affordable option. Sealed, non-opening units that flood rooms with natural light. Ideal for hallways, stairwells, and rooms where ventilation is not needed.
- Venting Skylights — Operable units that open to allow fresh air circulation along with natural light. Manual and electric options available, including rain-sensing models that close automatically when rain is detected. Perfect for kitchens, bathrooms, and bedrooms.
- Tubular Skylights (Sun Tunnels) — Compact, tube-based systems that channel sunlight from the roof through a reflective tube to a ceiling-mounted diffuser. Ideal for interior rooms, closets, and spaces where a traditional skylight is not feasible due to attic obstructions.
- Custom Skylights — Large-format, multi-panel, and architectural skylights for dramatic effect in great rooms, additions, and modern home designs.
Our Installation Process
Consultation
Assess your goals, evaluate roof structure, recommend optimal skylight size and placement for maximum light.
Structural Prep
Frame the opening between rafters, install headers if needed, prepare the light shaft through the attic.
Precision Install
Set the skylight, install manufacturer flashing kit, integrate with surrounding roofing material.
Interior Finish
Complete the light shaft with drywall, insulation, and trim. Clean, paint-ready finish.
Skylight Repair and Replacement
If your existing skylight leaks, shows condensation between glass panes, has a cracked dome, or simply looks dated, we can repair or replace it. Common skylight repairs include reflashing with updated flashing kits, replacing failed seals, and upgrading single-pane units to modern energy-efficient double-pane models. In many cases, replacing an aging skylight during a roof replacement costs a fraction of what a standalone replacement would, because the surrounding roofing is already being removed.
We install and service VELUX skylights — the world's leading skylight manufacturer — and carry their full line of fixed, venting, and tubular models. VELUX skylights feature Low-E coated glass, clean-no-paint frames, and a 10-year installation warranty when installed by a certified contractor.
Illuminate your home the natural way. Call (555) 404-0004 to discuss your skylight project with our team.