Velux units, code-correct flashing, and a dry ceiling for years
Skylight Installation Surrey ND: Bright, Leak-Free Rooms
Skylight Installation Surrey ND is our trade: cutting, framing, flashing, and sealing a new unit so it sheds water instead of leaking. We install Velux and Owens Corning-compatible skylights on asphalt shingle, metal, and flat EPDM roofs across Surrey, Ward County. If your hallway is dark or your old dome has fogged, call us at +18447100795 and we will quote the job the same day.
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What's included
What Our Skylight Installation Covers
Every skylight job we run in Surrey includes the unit, the flashing kit, the curb lumber, the interior shaft finish, and the dump fee. You get one price for the whole job. If we find something extra on the roof, we show you a photo and tell you the cost before we do the work.
Skylight Unit and Glass
We supply the Velux or comparable unit in the size and type you chose: fixed, manual venting, or solar-powered. Laminated glass is standard on our installs because it holds up to hail better than acrylic and does not yellow under UV.
Curb Framing and Deck Repair
We frame a squared curb between the rafters with 2x6 or 2x8 lumber and replace any soft sheathing we find around the opening. The curb is screwed to the deck, not nailed, so it does not work loose over freeze-thaw cycles.
Full Flashing Kit
Step flashing on the jambs, pan flashing at the sill and head, ice and water shield up the curb sides, and urethane sealant on the exposed edges. We shingle back over the flashing so the courses overlap the way the manufacturer specifies.
Interior Shaft Finish
We insulate the shaft, tape the vapor barrier, trim the drywall opening, and paint the reveal to match your ceiling. You get a finished light well, not a raw hole with exposed framing and insulation batting.
Water Test and Cleanup
Before we leave, we run a hose on the roof for 10 to 15 minutes and check the interior for moisture. Then we magnet-sweep the yard for nails, haul off the old unit and scraps, and walk you through the warranty paperwork.
Service overview
Skylight Installation Surrey ND Done Once, Done Right
Skylight Installation Surrey ND is the full job of opening a framed curb through your roof deck, tying it into the roof underlayment and ice and water shield, setting the unit, and flashing all four sides so water never finds a path inside. It is not a hole cut with a reciprocating saw and a bead of caulk. We measure rafter spacing, check for pipe boots, ridge vents, and chimney flashing within 6 feet, then build the curb to the unit's rough opening.
Most Surrey homes we open up are 30 to 60 years old with 2x6 rafters and a layer of asphalt shingles over original felt. That decking tells a story. If we find soft sheathing or granule loss around the opening, we replace it before the new skylight goes in. Homeowners searching for Skylight Replacement near me Surrey usually have a fogged, cracked, or leaking unit that has already stained drywall. We handle both new installs and swaps, and we do it in one visit whenever the weather allows.
How we workWe verify the cause, compare realistic options, and confirm the repair before we leave.
The service timeline
How Our Skylight Installation Process Runs
The process flexes to the condition, but these checkpoints keep decisions clear.
Call and Measure
You call +18447100795 or book online. We ask the room, the roof pitch, and whether you want fixed, venting, or solar-powered. Then we come out, get on the roof, and measure the rough opening between rafters. You get a written price the same day, no charge for the visit.
Deck and Frame
On install day we lay drop cloths, pull the shingles back, and cut the opening with a reciprocating saw between two rafters. We frame a curb with 2x6 or 2x8 lumber, squared with a chalk line, and screw it to the deck. This step takes 60 to 90 minutes on a typical Surrey ranch.
Flash and Set
We lay ice and water shield up the curb sides, set the Velux unit, and flash the sill, jambs, and head with step flashing and pan flashing. Roof cement goes under the head flashing only. The unit gets shingled back in so the courses overlap the flashing the way the manufacturer's instructions call for.
Seal and Finish
Inside, we insulate the shaft, tape the vapor barrier, and trim the drywall opening. Outside, we caulk the flashing edges with a urethane sealant, not a hardware-store silicone. The interior shaft gets painted to match your ceiling so the finished job looks like it was always there.
Test and Walk
We run a hose on the roof for 10 to 15 minutes and watch the interior shaft and ceiling for moisture. Then we walk you through the unit, the warranty paperwork, and how to open and latch a venting model. You get our number for anything that comes up after.
Tools & methods
Tools and Methods We Use on Skylights
Purpose-built equipment, used by trained technicians, so the job is done accurately the first time.
Roofing nail gun
Drives shingle nails at the correct depth and angle when we re-shingle around the skylight curb. Hand-nailing a repair field leaves high nails that tear shingles in the next wind.
Shingle ripper
Lifts the shingle courses around the opening without tearing the tabs, so we can weave new step flashing into the existing roof and re-lay the same shingles.
Caulking gun
Applies urethane sealant in a controlled bead along the flashing edges and the curb corners. We use urethane, not silicone, because it bonds to metal and shingle and stays flexible at -20 F.
Moisture meter
Reads the water content in the deck and the interior shaft before and after the install. If the sheathing reads high, we replace it before the new unit goes on.
Infrared camera
Finds hidden moisture in the ceiling and walls around a leaking skylight without cutting drywall. It shows us the full extent of the damage so the repair covers all of it.
Roofing ladder and safety harness
Gets us on and off the roof safely on steep pitches and in cold weather. We anchor the harness to a ridge strap every time we work above 10 feet.
Magnetic sweeper
Runs over the lawn and driveway at the end of the job to pick up dropped nails and staples. It is the last thing we do before we pull out of your driveway.
Use cases
When Surrey Homeowners Call Us for Skylights
These examples show how the service framework adapts rather than forcing every call through one repair.
Leaking Dome Replaced in Cloverdale
A Cloverdale kitchen had an acrylic dome that leaked for two winters and stained the ceiling in a 3-foot circle. The deck around the opening was soft, and the head flashing had been caulked three times by a previous owner. → We removed the dome, replaced 4 feet of sheathing, framed a new curb, and set a laminated glass unit with a full flashing kit. The ceiling was patched and painted. Price came in at $1,950. No drips through two hard rains since.
Bathroom Venting Skylight in Panorama Ridge
A Panorama Ridge bathroom had no exhaust fan and the mirror fogged after every shower. The homeowner was running a dehumidifier year-round and still fighting mildew on the window trim. → We installed a solar-powered venting Velux above the shower, wired the remote to the wall, and flashed the curb with ice and water shield. The unit opens on a timer and closes on a rain sensor. Steam clears in about 10 minutes after a shower.
Problems we solve
Skylight Problems We Fix for Surrey Homeowners
A skylight that was installed badly does not fail all at once. It stains a ceiling, then bubbles the paint, then drips. Here are the problems we see most in Surrey and what it takes to correct them.
Old dome cracked by hail or UV
We replace the dome or the whole unit, re-flash the curb, and check the deck for rot. Most swaps finish in 4 to 6 hours. If the crack is fresh from a storm, we tarp it the same day and handle the insurance paperwork with you.
Leaking at the head flashing
We pull the shingles back, replace the head flashing, and re-weave it so each course overlaps the metal. Then we re-set the ice and water shield up the curb. That detail is what stops the leak, not another bead of caulk.
Condensation on the glass in winter
We install a double-glazed or laminated unit with a proper thermal break and make sure the interior shaft is insulated and vapor-sealed. If your current unit is single-pane, replacement is the fix. We can also add a venting model to move humid air out.
Ice dams backing water under the curb
We add ice and water shield at least 24 inches up from the eave and around the entire skylight curb, then re-flash the sill with a raised pan. That gives the ice a place to sit without forcing water into the opening.
Pricing process
What Skylight Installation Costs in Surrey
$1,200 - $2,800 depending on unit, roof type, and access
Unit type and size
A fixed 2x4 Velux is the least expensive option. Venting and solar-powered units add cost for the operator and the wiring. Custom sizes and specialty glass add more. We quote the unit at our cost plus a set labor rate, so you see the difference.
Roof pitch and access
A 6/12 pitch is a straightforward install. A 10/12 or steeper roof needs anchors, harnesses, and slower work, which adds labor. Two-story roofs and tight side yards also add time for setup and material handling.
Roof material
Asphalt shingles are the fastest to flash. Metal, tile, and slate take longer because the flashing has to be fitted to the material and the field has to be re-laid around the curb. Flat EPDM and TPO roofs need a membrane detail that takes extra time.
How much does skylight installation cost in Surrey ND?
Most Surrey skylight installs run $1,200 to $2,800 in 2026, unit and labor included. A fixed 2x4 Velux on an asphalt shingle roof sits near the low end. Venting, solar-powered, or custom-size units on a steep pitch or a metal roof push toward the top. Flat roof installs with a new curb and EPDM flashing land in the middle. We quote the exact number after we measure the rough opening.
How long does skylight replacement take in Surrey North Dakota?
A straight replacement on an existing curb takes 4 to 6 hours, done in one day. If we have to reframe the opening or replace sheathing, plan on a full day. We watch the forecast and will not open a roof if rain or snow is moving in within 12 hours. In October we usually have a clean window most weeks before the hard freeze.
What type of skylight is best for Surrey ND?
For most Surrey homes, a fixed Velux unit with a laminated glass pane and a factory flashing kit is the best value. Glass outlasts acrylic domes and resists scratching from ice. If the room gets stuffy in summer, step up to a manual venting or solar-powered venting model. On flat or low-slope roofs, a curb-mounted unit flashed with EPDM or TPO membrane is the right call.
Who does skylight installation near me in Surrey?
We do. Surrey Roof Repair installs and replaces skylights across Surrey, Ward County, and the surrounding towns, and we serve ZIP 58785. Call +18447100795 and we will schedule a roof measurement, usually within a few days. If you are searching Skylight Installation Surrey ND near me because a storm just cracked a dome, tell us on the phone and we will prioritize the call.
Related services
Other Roofing Work We Handle
Roof Repair
A skylight is only as good as the roof around it. If your shingles are lifting or you have nail pops near the opening, we fix that first so the new flashing has something solid to tie into. One crew, one visit, one invoice.
Roof Leak Repair
Skylight leaks and roof leaks look identical from the ceiling stain. We moisture-meter the deck and infrared-scan the ceiling to find the real entry point before we blame the skylight. Often the water is coming from a chimney or valley 10 feet away.
Emergency Roof Repair
If a spring hailstorm cracks your skylight dome and rain is coming, we tarp the opening and stop the water that night. Permanent replacement happens once the weather clears. Call +18447100795 any hour and we will roll.Ready when you are
Book Skylight Installation Surrey ND This Week
We are licensed, insured, and we register the manufacturer warranty in your name. Call +18447100795 or book online and we will measure your roof, quote the job in writing, and get your skylight in before the ground freezes.
Talk with the local team
Request Skylight Installation
Call us at +18447100795 or email info@surreyroofrepair.com. We answer the phone 24/7 for emergencies and schedule regular inspections within one business day. If you have photos of the damage, send them over and we can often give you a ballpark before we arrive.