Skylights are not very expensive to purchase; the installation forms the bulk of the purchase. It may be recommended that a licensed contractor fits the skylight, though it can even be even done yourself if you are good with your hands and have done such mechanical jobs before. If you chose to get it done through a contractor, its best always to research a few companies to find the best rates and service. Recommendations from friends are a smart way to take a decision.

Most installations involve just three easy steps. First, you need to determine the location and cut an opening into the roof and the ceiling. Then, the skylight unit has to be attached to the roof, making sure all joints are sealed. And lastly, the light shaft from the roof to the ceiling has to be made with drywall or paneling.

Complex skylight shafts, however, can take a lot of time to construct. Structural work may have to be done or roof-framing members may need to be altered to create the light tunnel. This cannot be attempted at home even if you consider yourself very skilled. It