Skylight Installation
If you’ve been considering skylight installation for your Lufkin home or business, you are making a smart move. Natural light doesn’t just make a room feel bigger, it cuts down on electricity costs, boosts mood, and can genuinely increase your property’s value when done right.
Roof Ryders has been serving the greater Lufkin, Texas area for over ten years, handling everything from shingle and metal roof replacements to emergency repairs. Skylight installation is a natural extension of that expertise. After all, cutting into a roof and making it watertight again isn’t something you want to leave to guesswork.
Whether you own a ranch-style home off Loop 287 or manage a commercial building near downtown, our team has the experience and licensing to get the job done properly. We Ride To Impress, and that starts with understanding exactly what your roof needs before a single cut is made.
Our Skylight Installation and Roofing Services
Roof Ryders offers a full range of skylight services for both residential and commercial properties. Every project starts with a thorough roof assessment, something owner Justin Schlichter’s Professional Home Inspector License (TREC #21950) makes him uniquely qualified to perform. Here’s what we can do for you.
Skylight Replacement
Older skylights are one of the most common sources of roof leaks in East Texas homes. Seals degrade, flashing corrodes, and the glazing itself can yellow or crack after years of exposure to our intense summer heat and heavy spring rains.
Roof Ryders handles complete skylight replacement, removing the old unit, inspecting the surrounding decking for moisture damage, and installing a new, energy-efficient skylight with updated flashing and weatherproofing. We work with fixed, vented, and tubular skylight models depending on your needs and budget.
If your existing skylight fogs up between panes, leaks during storms, or just doesn’t let in the light it used to, replacement is often more cost-effective than repeated repairs.
New Skylight Installation
Adding a skylight where one didn’t exist before requires careful planning. Roof pitch, rafter spacing, attic insulation, and local building codes all factor into the process. Get any of those wrong, and you are looking at leaks, structural issues, or wasted money on a skylight that doesn’t perform.
Our team evaluates your roof’s structure before recommending a skylight size and placement. We handle the full installation, cutting the opening, framing it, installing the skylight unit, sealing and flashing everything to manufacturer specifications, and finishing the interior light shaft so natural light reaches your living space effectively.
New skylight installation typically costs between $450 and $5,000 per unit, with an average project coming in around $1,850 plus labor. We’ll give you a transparent quote before any work begins.
Skylight Leak Repair
A leaking skylight doesn’t always need to be replaced. Sometimes the issue is deteriorated sealant, damaged flashing, or a minor crack that can be addressed without a full swap.
Roof Ryders diagnoses the root cause of skylight leaks, not just the symptoms. We inspect the curb, flashing, glazing, and surrounding roofing material to pinpoint exactly where water is getting in. Repairs might involve resealing, reflashing, or replacing individual components rather than the entire unit.
DIY skylight repair is risky. Improper sealing often leads to hidden water damage in the decking or attic insulation, which can become far more expensive than the original leak. Professional repair protects your investment and keeps your warranty intact.
Custom Skylight Design and Fitting
Not every roof, or every room, fits a standard skylight. Commercial buildings with flat roofs, historic homes with unique pitches, and properties with unusual framing all benefit from a custom approach.
Roof Ryders works with you to design skylight solutions tailored to your building’s architecture and your goals for natural light. Whether that means a series of smaller skylights across a commercial space or a large, statement-piece skylight in a vaulted living room, we handle the design, sourcing, and installation as a single coordinated project.
Custom skylight fitting also includes considerations for ventilation, UV protection, and energy efficiency. We’ll walk you through glazing options, frame materials, and motorized venting features so you get exactly what your space needs.
Why Choose Roof Ryders for Your Skylight Installation
Skylight installation isn’t just a roofing job, it’s a precision project that touches your roof’s structural integrity, waterproofing, insulation, and interior finish. Choosing the wrong contractor can mean leaks, energy loss, and expensive callbacks. Here’s why Roof Ryders is the right call.
Licensed and Experienced. Owner Justin Schlichter holds a Professional Home Inspector License from the State of Texas (TREC #21950) and brings a construction background that includes project management for custom homes in the Houston area. He understands building science, not just roofing.
Over Ten Years Serving East Texas. We’ve been roofing in the Lufkin area since 2015. That means we understand how East Texas weather, the humidity, the thunderstorms, the occasional hail, affects roofing materials and skylight performance over time.
Residential and Commercial Expertise. Whether it’s a single skylight in a bedroom or a multi-unit installation across a commercial warehouse, we have the crew and the know-how to handle projects at any scale.
Transparent Pricing, No Surprises. We provide detailed written estimates before work begins. You’ll know exactly what you’re paying for, materials, labor, timeline, and warranty terms.
We Stand Behind Our Work. Every skylight installation comes with clear warranty information and documentation. If you sell your property down the road, having professional installation records can add real value. Buyers and inspectors both appreciate knowing the work was done right.
We don’t cut corners. We cut openings in roofs, precisely, professionally, and with the kind of attention to detail that keeps water out and light flowing in.
Schedule Your Free Skylight Installation Consultation Today
Not sure which skylight is right for your property? That’s exactly what our free consultation is for. We’ll visit your home or commercial building, assess your roof structure, discuss your goals for natural lighting and ventilation, and provide a detailed, no-obligation estimate.
Most consultations take less than an hour, and you will walk away with a clear understanding of your options, projected costs, and timeline. The average skylight installation runs between $450 and $5,000 depending on size, type, and complexity, with a typical project landing around $1,850 plus $500 to $2,500 in labor. We’ll break all of that down so there are no surprises.
To schedule your free consultation, call Roof Ryders at 936-225-5571.
Don’t wait for another East Texas storm to remind you that your roof could be working harder for you. Let’s talk about how a skylight can transform your space.
