Skylight Installation & Replacement

Skylights

Skylights are wonderful when they're installed right and miserable when they aren't. There's a reason they have a bad reputation — most of the leaks blamed on a skylight are actually leaks at the flashing kit around it, often installed in a hurry by someone who didn't read the manufacturer's instructions.

We install and replace skylights the way the manufacturer designed: with the correct flashing kit for your roof type, fresh ice-and-water shield in the rough opening, and underlayment that ties cleanly into the surrounding field. Done that way, a quality skylight is reliably watertight for decades.

We work primarily with VELUX, including their solar-powered fresh-air models that operate by remote and close themselves automatically when rain begins. They qualify for a federal tax credit, which is nice — but the daylight is the real reason to do it.

If you have an older skylight that's leaking, fogging between panes, or yellowing from UV, a replacement is almost always the right call. We can usually drop a new unit into the existing curb in a single day.

Our hassle-free process.

Listen

We start with a real conversation. What's worrying you, what you've already tried, and what matters most for your home.

Inspect

We climb up and take a careful, honest look — attic to ridge — and document what we find with photos you keep.

Recommend

Clear guidance in plain language. If repair is the right answer, we say so. If you have years of roof left, we tell you.

Install

Certified crews install a complete roofing system — underlayment, ventilation, flashing, and shingles — the way it was designed to work.

Support

We back our work with a lifetime workmanship guarantee and pick up the phone for years after the job is done.

Common questions.

Are skylights still leaky?+

Modern skylights with the correct flashing kit are exceptionally reliable. The flashing is what matters.

Can you install one where I don't already have one?+

Yes. We'll evaluate the rafters and roof structure to find the right spot.

Will my new skylight qualify for the tax credit?+

VELUX solar-powered models currently qualify for a federal energy tax credit. We can share the latest details.

From our customers.

"They told me my roof had another five years left and I didn't need to replace it. Most contractors would have sold me a new roof. That's the kind of honesty I trust."

— Sarah K., Grand Rapids

"From inspection through final cleanup, the Above Roofing crew was respectful, on-time, and clearly knew what they were doing. The yard was spotless when they left."

— Michael D., Holland

"After a hailstorm, I had three roofers out. Above Roofing was the only one who walked me through the insurance process honestly and didn't try to sell me on damage that wasn't there."

— Jennifer T., Jenison