Skylights transform a room, bringing in the outdoors from above, like a window on the sky. Benefits include natural light that reduces the need for artificial lighting and room ventilation with skylights that open.
This skylight buying guide covers top brands, their products and prices, installation costs and skylight options.
Cost
On average, you can expect to pay between $1,750 and $3,250 to install a new fixed or vented skylight measuring up to 30 by 48 inches in size/window dimensions.
All else being equal, it will cost a lot less to install a new skylight during the construction of a new home.
Re-roofing is the next best time to install a new skylight on your property, while cutting-in a hole to install a skylight in the existing roof will be significantly more expensive.
Your home’s location and local real estate market, and a local cost of living will have a material impact on the total cost installed. The relative ease of roof access will also impact costs.
The table below provides a further breakdown of costs for materials and installation:
| Low | Average | High | |
| Skylight costs: | $55-$250 | $350-$850 | $1,500-$2,200 |
| Installation costs: | $500-$1,000 | $1,100-$1,800 | $1,500-$2,500 |
| Total installed cost: | $555-$1,250 | $1,450-$2,650 | $3,000-$4,700 |
| Features: | Plastic Fixed Skylight or tube Up to 22″ No blinds |
Plastic or glass Fixed or vented Skylight or tube Up to 30×48 Blinds optional Manual or remote open Electric or solar |
Glass Vented Skylight Up to 34×70 Blinds optional Remote open Electric or solar |