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Skylight Cost And Pricing
Skylights can certainly be a welcome addition to a home (assuming your roof allows for them). We're going to do a deep dive into what skylight installation cost and how you can insure the best price for the best products available. We'll provide sample pricing for different skylights, different materials, geographical regions, and more.
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| ENTRY LEVEL COST | MID RANGE COST | PREMIUM COST |
| $1,000 to $2,000 | $2,000 to $3,000 | $3,000 to $4,500 |
| AVG $1,500 | AVG $2,500 | AVG $3,750 |
Generally, the cost of a skylight ranges from $1,000 to $4,500 fully installed. The average vinyl skylight cost is roughly $1900 fully installed. Unlike most replacement window projects, the bulk of skylight installation cost can be in the labor (unless your skylight already exists.) With many windows and doors, the typical breakdown is 2/3 for the window (or door) and 1/3 for the cost of labor. Skylight installation cost is much more similar to bow and bay window installation cost.
My Take: The bigger the project, the more bids you should collect. With skylights and patio sliding doors, I would collect free local bids until you find the perfect mix of quality and price.
(Always Get 3 to 4 Local Price Quotes)
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Cost Considerations
As with all window and door projects, there are lots of additional cost factors that come into play. These include the following:
size of the skylight
type of skylight
frame material
brand you choose
amount of labor
prep time on frame
where you live
required permits
The sheer number of cost factors is one reason why it’s tough to estimate prices. However, we’re going to give it our best shot in six distinct categories.
Skylight Installation Cost
The skylight installation cost will range from $400 to $2000 (this is installation only and does not include the skylight itself). This is such a big range that it really doesn’t tell you much. The big reason for the huge price range is due to the fact that replacing a skylight is relatively easy (although still more difficult than replacing a normal window). However, if a skylight has to be put into the roof, it involves quite a bit of work. This work can be quite expensive - like $2K expensive. Please note: this is for the installation only.
| ENTRY LEVEL COST | MID RANGE COST | PREMIUM COST |
| $400 to $800 | $800 to $1,400 | $1,400 to $2,000 |
| AVG $600 | AVG $1,100 | AVG $1,700 |
Cost According To Installation Style
When putting in a skylight, you can either do a curb or a deck mount. The less expensive option is the curb mount, which is more noticeable. They aren’t quite as nice looking as the deck mount. Deck mounted skylights are flush to the roof and are more difficult and expensive to install.
| MOUNT STLYE | PRICE RANGE | AVG. COST |
| Curb Mount | $200 to $1,550 | $850 |
| Wood | $800 to $2,550 | $1,600 |
Types Of Skylight
There are three basic types of skylights, which include fixed, ventilated, and tubular. Very simply, fixed skylights cannot be opened, while ventilated skylights are operable (often with a crank or turn similar to casement windows). Tubular skylights are usually smaller in size, but effectively collect natural light from the surface and channel into a room. Please note: this is for skylight only and does not include the labor costs.
| TYPES OF SKYLIGHT | PRICE RANGE | AVG. COST |
| Tubular | $200 to $500 | $350 |
| Fixed | $250 to $900 | $650 |
| Ventilated | $400 to $1200 | $900 |
Sizing And Dimensions
The bigger the skylight the more expensive to make and usually to install. Here are some price ranges and averages for skylights based on the overall dimensions (size). Personally, I don’t find this chart all that helpful (there are much more important factors), but I don’t think it hurts to have the information. Please note: the sizes below are all in inches and this does not include the labor costs. Skylight cost only.
| SIZE OF SKYLIGHT | PRICE RANGE | AVG. COST |
| 25W x 25H | $150 to $500 | $325 |
| 25W x 41H | $325 to $650 | $450 |
| 33W x 33H | $300 to $800 | $550 |
| 49W x 49H | $500 to $1,900 | $1,200 |
| 33W x 57H | $500 to $2,000 | $1,250 |
Typical Sizing
Most often, skylight are 25 inches wide. This is because of how trussed roofs are framed out. Trusses are pre-manufactured roof structures that are spaced two feet apart. Stick roofs, on the other hand, are usually built on site and are much more flexible in how they are framed out. Thus, stick roofs allow for larger skylight dimensions, as well as skylight custom options, etc. This is not to say that truss roofs can’t accommodate for larger skylights, but it will require more labor and drive up skylight installation cost.
Pro Tip: Always ask the roofing company that comes out to give you a bid if they can break down the skylight installation cost and the material cost. Some companies won’t do it, but often times they will. This is a great way to compare local company cost quotes.
Skylight Material Cost
Different skylight materials have different costs associated with them. These are general price ranges for each. Please note that this is for the skylight only, and does not include skylight installation cost.
| SIZE OF SKYLIGHT | PRICE RANGE | AVG. COST |
| Vinyl | $200 to $1,050 | $600 |
| Wood | $350 to $2,550 | $1,500 |
| Fiberglass | $350 to $1,400 | $900 |
| Metal | $250 to $1,550 | $1,000 |
Skylight Cost Via Shape
Skylight costs are definitely impacted by the shape of what you intend to install. Specifically, certain shapes pose bigger installation challenges. Here we have listed the common shapes and provided price ranges and the average cost for each. Please note that these price ranges do NOT include the cost of labor to install the skylights.
| SHAPE OF SKYLIGHT | PRICE RANGE | AVG. COST |
| Square | $250 to $2,050 | $1,100 |
| Oval | $650 to $2,550 | $1,550 |
| Circular | $450 to $1,000 | $750 |
| Triangular | $450 to $3,050 | $1,750 |
Cost According To Type Of Glass
Certainly, glass affects price for the simple reason that glass is a big part of any skylight. Here we have listed the common types of skylight glass and provided price ranges and the average cost for each. Please note that these price ranges do NOT include the cost of labor to install the skylights.
The four most popular types of skylight glass include acrylic, tempered, double paned, and triple paned. Domed skylights often use acrylic glass, but they can discolor and get scratched through the years. Double and triple paned glass are the most common glass types for both skylights, as well as replacement and new construction windows. Finally, there is tempered glass, which is used on impact windows. These are the strongest options that can withstand hurricanes and severe weather systems.
| GLASS TYPE | PRICE RANGE | AVG. COST |
| Acrylic Plastic | $200 to $1,050 | $400 |
| Double Paned Glass | $350 to $2,550 | $950 |
| Triple Paned Glass | $500 to $2,850 | $750 |
| Tempered Glass | $700 to $3,300 | $1,850 |
Homeowner Q And A
Below are homeowner questions and answers related to skylight installation cost, along with homeowner quotes and bids, and window brand comparisons.
Dane - Site Editor
Soft-Lite SkyLight And Windows
Dane, here is a Zen Windows quote on their Classic Plus series, plus one skylight. $7.9K was the total project quote for 7 windows and one skylight replacement. So when I asked the person to breakdown the quote, they balked at first. But then they came around and said that the windows were $6K and the skylight being $1900. What do you think of this price?
Anita - Homeowner - from 2023
[Website Editor Answers]
Anita, I think that price quote sounds pretty fair. Not necessarily cheap, but certainly not out of the fair market realm. Now, I'd like for you to check out the online company reviews for these guys and see how they compare to others.
Dane - Website Editor - from 2023
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