Skylights in Calgary
VELUX-certified installation, sun tunnels, and leak repair — daylight that stays watertight through forty below, chinooks, and Hail Alley.
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Calgary's VELUX-certified skylight team
Peakline Roofing & Exteriors has been bringing daylight into Calgary homes since 2014 — over 500 skylights, from tubular sun tunnels in dark Tuscany hallways to venting VELUX units above Kensington kitchens. As VELUX-certified installers, we treat a skylight as what it really is: an opening cut into your roof that has to stay watertight through −40°C nights, chinook swings, and Hail Alley summers. That means Calgary-rated flashing, heated edges to stop ice dams, and impact-resistant glass — not a unit dropped in and sealed with hope.
Get it right and a skylight does far more than brighten a room. Low-E glass trims heating and cooling by 20–30%, venting models pull the summer heat off your ceilings, and the daylight itself helps with sleep and the long-winter slump. Whether you're planning a new install, replacing a tired unit with an efficient modern one, or chasing a leak after a hailstorm, we handle it start to finish — backed by VELUX's no-leak promise and our own workmanship warranty.
Our skylight services
VELUX installation
Fixed, venting, or solar-powered VELUX units with Low-E glass — for dark kitchens, baths, and living spaces. Smart models add rain sensors and app control. 1–3 days.
From $2,500
Sun tunnels
Tubular skylights that funnel daylight into hallways, closets, and interior baths where a full window won't fit. Installs in 3–4 hours, works on any roof pitch.
$500–1,500
Repair & replacement
Leak diagnosis, flashing and seal repair, condensation fixes, and swapping tired units for efficient modern ones. Emergency leak service when a storm hits.
Repairs $300–2,000
Searched skylight installation Calgary, sun tunnel Calgary, or skylight leak repair near me? You're in the right place — free quotes across the city, and we coordinate with your roof so the flashing is done once, done right.
What it costs in Calgary
Honest ranges, installed. Your exact price depends on roof pitch, material, access, and glass — we quote it free, up front.
Why Calgary homeowners add skylights
Daylight & wellbeing
Natural light through our long, dark winters helps sleep, mood, and the seasonal slump every Calgarian knows.
20–30% energy savings
Low-E glass cuts lighting and HVAC load; venting units pull summer heat off your ceilings and reduce AC use.
Real ventilation
Venting skylights release trapped hot air and draw in fresh — a chimney effect that standard windows can't match.
Added home value
Bright rooms show and sell better. Skylights typically return 50–80% of their cost at resale.
Built for Calgary's climate
Most skylight problems here come down to weather and a rushed install. Here's what we watch for, and how we handle it.
Ice dams & freeze–thaw
Heated flashing, proper insulation, and balanced ventilation so meltwater never backs up.
Winter condensation ("attic rain")
Low-E, argon-filled glass and humidity control to stop cold-surface condensation that looks like a leak.
Hail Alley storms
Impact-resistant glass, fast repairs, and full documentation for insurance claims.
UV & seal degradation
Calgary-rated materials and preventive resealing to beat our high-altitude UV and −40 to +35 swings.
Certified 4 Seasons solar vent installer
We're a certified installer of 4 Seasons Solar Powered Attic Vents — Canada's leading solar ventilation. Energy-free vents that regulate attic temperature and moisture year-round, extend roof life, and help prevent the ice dams our winters are famous for.
Frequently asked questions
It depends on the type. Sun tunnels are the most affordable at $500–1,500, fixed skylights run $2,500–5,000, and venting VELUX units with electric or solar operation are $3,000–6,000. Roof pitch, material, accessibility, and whether you choose Low-E glass all affect the price. We provide free quotes with transparent pricing.
A sun tunnel usually goes in during a single 3–4 hour visit. A traditional skylight takes one to three days — cutting the opening, setting the frame and flashing, waterproofing, then finishing the interior drywall and trim. Most Calgary installs are done within one to two days with minimal disruption.
Not with proper installation. Our freeze–thaw cycles, ice dams, and hail make certified installation critical. As VELUX-certified installers we use Calgary-rated flashing built for −40°C to +35°C, heated edges for ice-dam prevention, and multi-layer waterproofing — backed by a 10-year no-leak installation warranty, 20 years on glass, and 10 on product.
A sun tunnel uses a small 10–14" roof dome and a reflective tube to funnel daylight into interior spaces like hallways and closets — affordable, quick, no structural changes. A traditional skylight is a larger window in the roof: more light, a view of the sky, ventilation options, and real architectural impact, at a higher cost and a longer install.
Yes. Low-E skylights can cut heating and cooling costs 20–30% by reducing daytime lighting needs and, on venting models, releasing hot air that builds up near the ceiling in summer. In winter, insulated argon-filled glass limits heat loss. Many clients report $30–50 a month in year-round savings.
Most Calgary skylight leaks are repairable — degraded flashing, worn seals, or condensation issues. But units over 20 years old, cracked glass, or old single-pane models are usually worth replacing for the energy savings. We offer free leak inspections to tell you honestly which is the better value, plus emergency repairs when you need them.
Bring the daylight in
Free consultation and quote across Calgary and the surrounding towns — new installs, sun tunnels, or an emergency leak. VELUX-certified, warranty-backed.
Serving Calgary & area, including:
Kensington · Mount Royal · Beltline · Inglewood · Bridgeland · Tuscany · Aspen Woods · Auburn Bay · Airdrie · Cochrane · Okotoks · Chestermere