Are you considering a skylight installation on your roof?
Plenty of our customers have found satisfaction with the installation of a skylight. Skylights allow soft, natural light into your home and they can also provide a cozy feel for a rainy day on the couch. The ambiance of your home is important, after all it is the setting for so many family memories.
The final decision hinges on a balance of financial practicality and how you want your home to feel. To help you decide whether or not a skylight is right for your home, I believe it’s important to outline the cost of installation and the cost to replace a skylight. You can use this article as you navigate decision-making during your roofing project. This way you can go into your roofing project with confidence!
So, how much does a skylight cost in Myrtle Beach?
What is the Cost of a Skylight Installation? 
The cost of a new skylight installation can sit between $2,500 to $5,000. This cost includes creating a tunnel between your ceiling and your roof decking in addition to the installation of the flashing and skylight itself. Homeowners who pay on the higher end tend to have a longer distance between their roof decking and their ceiling, meaning that the tunnel is on the longer side and may take a little bit more time and material to install.
What is the Cost of a Skylight Replacement?
Most skylights will need replacing at around the 10-15 year mark. This is due to visible cracks, condensation/fogginess, moisture/leaking, and other signs that it’s time for skylight replacement. Skylights can be prone to these issues over time.
A skylight replacement on your existing roof will usually cost between $1,100 to $1,900. This cost includes removing and discarding the old skylight and installing a new skylight. It may also include the cost to replace flashing if necessary.
Keep in mind, if you have a new skylight installed or an existing skylight replaced during the install of a new roof, you may pay less!
Is a Skylight Worth the Cost?
Choosing the right accessories for your roofing project can take plenty of thoughtful consideration. Especially knowing that the choices you make today will likely last a long time. Not only that, but decision-making can quickly boil down to the cost once all is said and done.
At Linta Roofing we’re happy to be transparent around cost, because it helps you make strategic decisions. Decisions you will be happy with for many years to come. So, when it comes to installing a skylight, it’s all about your personal style and budget. We’re happy to provide you with estimates that will reflect every option you’re interested in.
Now that you have clarity around the cost of a skylight, you may be interested in learning more about other aesthetic components of your roof replacement, like choosing the right shingle color for your roof! I encourage you to enjoy the process of designing your roof and my team is happy to provide honest answers to any other questions you may have!