VELUX Certified Installer
SKYLIGHT INSTALLATION & REPLACEMENT
Natural light. Watertight seal. Roofing Doctor is one of the area's only authorized VELUX installers — every skylight goes in with the manufacturer's engineered flashing kit and is backed by our 10-year workmanship warranty, across Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
THE BEST TIME TO REPLACE A SKYLIGHT? WHEN YOU RE-ROOF.
If your home still has an older skylight — especially a dated acrylic bubble — the smartest time to upgrade is during your roof replacement. The crew is already on your roof, the old flashing is already coming off, and the new skylight gets integrated directly into fresh underlayment instead of being cut into a finished roof later.
- ✓One project instead of two — save on labor and staging
- ✓Step up to modern glass, venting options, and integrated shades
- ✓Roof and skylight warranties aligned from day one
Already replaced your roof? No problem — we install and replace skylights as standalone projects year-round, with the same flashing detail and the same warranty.
WHEN IT COMES TO SKYLIGHTS, WE TRUST ONE BRAND
We install VELUX — and recommend it to every homeowner. Here's why.
BUILT TO LAST
VELUX has set the standard in skylights for over 50 years: precision flashing, weathertight construction, and glass engineered for whatever New England throws at it.
CERTIFIED INSTALLATION
Our crews are VELUX-trained and install to VELUX specifications with manufacturer flashing kits — the detail that determines whether a skylight stays watertight for decades.
COVERED AFTER WE LEAVE
Every installation is backed by Roofing Doctor's 10-year workmanship warranty on top of VELUX's product warranties — accountability long after we're off the roof.
SKYLIGHTS FOR EVERY ROOM AND BUDGET
Fixed or venting, solar-powered or manual, full skylight or sun tunnel — we'll recommend the right fit for each space during your free assessment.
VELUX SKYLIGHT SYSTEMS — SKYLIGHT + SHADE + REMOTE
VELUX skylights are engineered as a complete system — skylight, flashing, and shades designed to work together. Models with factory-installed shades improve U-value by up to 46% and cut solar heat gain by 19%*, keeping rooms warmer in New England winters and cooler in summer.
A handheld remote adjusts light and ventilation from anywhere in the room — brighten the space or soften the afternoon sun without a ladder or a pole.
*Up to 46% depending on skylight model and size.
VENTING (FRESH AIR) SKYLIGHTS
Venting skylights open to pull fresh air through the house and release the heat and moisture that build up in kitchens and bathrooms. Solar-powered and electric models open at the touch of a button and close automatically when rain is detected.
For many of the homes we work on, a venting skylight does double duty: daylight all year, and passive cooling that takes real load off the AC in summer.
FIXED SKYLIGHTS
Fixed skylights have a minimal, low-slung profile for a clean roofline and come in a wide range of sizes — from a single unit over a stairwell to a bank of them across a kitchen or great room.
They're the most economical way to transform a dark room with permanent natural light, and the simplest to integrate during a roof replacement.
SUN TUNNELS
Some rooms can't take a full skylight — interior bathrooms, hallways, walk-in closets. A VELUX Sun Tunnel fits in the ceiling like a recessed light and channels sunlight down from the roof through a highly reflective tube.
Installation is fast and cost-effective, and the result is genuine daylight in spaces that have never had it.
SKYLIGHT QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
How much does it cost to install a skylight?
The price depends on the skylight type (fixed, venting, or sun tunnel), whether we're replacing an existing unit or cutting a new opening, and your roof's pitch and material. The most economical option is bundling skylight work with a roof replacement — the crew, staging, and tear-off are already on site. Roofing Doctor provides a free inspection and a written estimate before any work begins, so you know the exact price up front. Call 508-257-7972.
Do all skylights eventually leak?
No — that's a myth left over from the leak-prone plastic bubble skylights of decades past. Nearly every skylight leak we diagnose today traces back to improper flashing, not the skylight itself. As VELUX certified installers, we install every unit with the manufacturer-engineered flashing kit that ties the skylight into the roof's weather-resistant barrier, and we back the work with our 10-year workmanship warranty.
What are the three types of skylights?
Fixed, venting, and tubular. Fixed skylights are sealed units that bring in daylight with a clean, low-profile roofline — the simplest and most economical option. Venting skylights open to release heat and moisture; VELUX offers solar-powered, electric, and manual versions with integrated shades and remote control. Tubular skylights (VELUX Sun Tunnels) fit in the ceiling like a recessed light and channel daylight through a reflective tube — ideal for interior bathrooms, hallways, and closets with no direct roof access.
When is the best time to replace a skylight?
During a roof replacement. If your home has older skylights — especially dated acrylic bubbles — replacing them while the roof is open saves you a second project and lets us integrate new flashing directly into the new underlayment. It also means your skylight and roof warranties start together on day one.
Do skylights add value to a house?
Skylights are best thought of as a comfort and livability upgrade rather than a dollar-for-dollar resale investment. What they reliably add is daylight, fresh air, and a dramatically better feel in kitchens, baths, and living spaces — and when installed during a roof replacement, the added cost is at its lowest. A free assessment will tell you exactly what your roof and rooms can support.
Do you need a permit to install a skylight?
In most Massachusetts and Rhode Island towns, yes — cutting a roof opening is permitted work. Roofing Doctor handles the permits for you as part of the project, the same way we do on every roof replacement, under our MA (#133030) and RI (#11580) contractor licenses.
Why does VELUX certification matter for installation?
Certification means our crews are trained by VELUX and install to VELUX specifications with manufacturer flashing kits — which is what keeps the warranty coverage intact and the skylight weathertight. Roofing Doctor is one of the area's only authorized VELUX installers, serving Massachusetts and Rhode Island since 1995 with more than 15,000 completed projects.
SKYLIGHT INSTALLATION NEAR YOU
Seven local offices across Massachusetts and Rhode Island — find yours.
READY FOR MORE NATURAL LIGHT?
Get a free assessment from a VELUX certified installer — honest recommendations on the right skylight for each room, and a written estimate before any work begins.Flexible financing available.