Skylight Installation Bryan TX is the fastest way to add natural light to a dark hallway, kitchen, or stairwell without touching your home's footprint. We install Velux, GAF, and Owens Corning systems on shingle, metal, and flat roofs across Brazos County. Whether you're in Miramont Country Club or a 1950s bungalow near Downtown Bryan, we handle curb framing, ice and water shield, and flashing so the first hard rain proves the job.
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Skylight Installation Bryan TX is the process of cutting a framed opening through your roof deck, building a watertight curb, setting a factory-built unit, and tying it into your roof's drainage plane with flashing and underlayment. We start by locating the opening between rafters so no structural member gets cut. Then we frame the curb, lay ice and water shield up the sides, and set the unit on a bed of sealant. The last step is the one most crews rush: step flashing woven into the shingles or standing-seam panels so water never gets a path inside.
Bryan homes need this work for a reason. Attic temperatures here push past 130 degrees in July, and a properly placed skylight vents that heat while flooding the room below with daylight. Older homes near Historic Downtown Bryan often have undersized windows and dark interior hallways. Newer builds in Austin's Colony and The Traditions are sealed so tight that natural light matters more than ever. If you've been searching for Skylight Installation near me Bryan TX, we're the crew that shows up with a moisture meter before we cut anything.
Every skylight job is different, but here's what's standard on a Bryan Roof Repair Experts installation. If your job needs something outside this list, like a full curb rebuild or drywall repair, we'll tell you upfront and price it before we start.
We map rafters, check for existing roof leaks with a moisture meter and infrared camera, and confirm the opening lands between framing members. You get a written placement plan and a firm price before any cutting starts.
We build a code-correct curb from dimensional lumber, sister rafters where needed, and cut the roof decking clean with a shingle ripper and pry bar. The curb sits plumb and square so the unit drops in without shimming.
Ice and water shield goes up all four sides of the curb before the unit is set. This is the layer that stops wind-driven rain from backing under the flashing. We don't skip it, and we don't use a cheaper substitute.
We use Velux flashing kits matched to your roof type, or Firestone and Carlisle SynTec membrane flashing on flat roofs. Step flashing gets woven into the shingle courses or locked to standing-seam panels so water never finds a path inside.
We cut the ceiling opening from below, bag all debris, and patch the drywall around the new unit. Painting is available as an add-on. Most customers stay in the house during the work, and we clean up before we leave.
We run a 15-minute hose test on the roof while checking the interior with a moisture meter. Then we walk you through the unit, the flashing detail, and the warranty paperwork. You get photos of every stage for your records.
We climb into the attic first, not onto the roof. Using a moisture meter and infrared camera, we map rafters, check for existing roof leaks, and confirm the opening lands between framing members. You get a written placement plan and a firm price before we cut anything. Takes 30 to 45 minutes.
Drop cloths go down over furniture and flooring. We cut the drywall ceiling opening from below with a utility knife and drywall saw, then bag all debris. Most customers stay in the house during the work. The interior cut takes about an hour for a standard 2x4 unit.
We build a code-correct curb from dimensional lumber, sistering rafters where needed and securing everything with a roofing nail gun. Roof decking gets cut clean with a shingle ripper and pry bar. The curb sits plumb and square so the unit drops in without shimming. This step runs two to three hours.
Ice and water shield goes up the curb sides first. Then we set the Velux or Owens Corning unit on a continuous bead of roof sealant and lock down step flashing with the shingle courses. Every fastener gets sealed. We use a chalk line to keep flashing courses straight so the finished roof looks factory-original.
We run a hose test on the roof for 15 minutes while checking the interior for moisture. Then we walk you through the unit, the flashing detail, and the warranty paperwork. You get photos of every stage. If anything reads wet on the moisture meter, we fix it before we leave.
Purpose-built equipment, used by trained technicians — so the job is done accurately the first time.
Used during attic recon and after the water test to detect hidden moisture in decking and framing. Catches problems before the unit goes in and confirms the flashing is dry before we leave.
Secures curb framing, decking, and shingle courses around the skylight opening. We set nail depth correctly so shingles aren't over-driven, which is a common cause of flashing leaks.
Lifts and separates shingle courses around the curb without tearing the surrounding roof. Lets us weave step flashing cleanly into the existing courses so the tie-in looks factory-original.
Keeps flashing courses straight and sealant beads uniform. A straight chalk line on the roof means the finished skylight sits square and the flashing lines read clean from the street.
Keeps our crews safe on steep Bryan roofs and prevents ladder damage to gutters and fascia. OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 training means we use this gear on every job, not just the tall ones.
Clears debris from the roof and gutter area before and after the install. Debris piled against a skylight curb holds moisture and shortens flashing life, so we leave the area clean.
A 1990s Austin's Colony home had a windowless interior hallway that stayed dark all day. The homeowner wanted light without adding a window or changing the exterior. The roof was asphalt shingle in good condition with no active leaks.
We installed a 2x4-foot fixed Velux skylight between rafters, flashed with a factory kit and ice and water shield on all four curb sides. The hallway now gets direct daylight from morning through late afternoon. Install took one day, water test passed on the first try.
A 1940s home near Historic Downtown Bryan had an original skylight that had leaked for years. Two previous patches had failed. The ceiling showed water stains and the moisture meter read wet decking around the opening.
We pulled the old unit, replaced rotted roof decking, rebuilt the curb to current IRC standards, and set a new Velux unit with a proper flashing kit. The leak stopped. The room is brighter and the attic is drier. Photos of every stage were handed to the homeowner.
A Miramont Country Club kitchen faced north with no morning light and got uncomfortably hot during cooking. The homeowner wanted daylight and better ventilation without a major remodel. The roof was asphalt shingle with a complex roofline.
We installed a vented Velux skylight over the kitchen work area, placed to catch morning sun and vent cooking heat. Attic temps near the unit dropped noticeably. The kitchen now gets natural light all morning and stays cooler in summer. Install took one day.
Most skylight issues come down to bad flashing, poor placement, or a unit that was never right for the roof. Here's what we fix and how we prevent it on new installs.
Ask a pro →We pull the unit, inspect the curb and decking, and re-flash with ice and water shield on all four sides plus a factory flashing kit matched to your roof type. If the curb was framed wrong, we rebuild it. Then we water test before we leave.
We do attic recon first and map the opening between rafters so the unit lands where it actually lights the room. We size the unit to the space, not to what's on sale. Most Bryan customers see a dramatic difference the first sunny day.
We install vented skylights that give superheated attic air a path to escape. Customers typically see attic temps drop 15 to 25 degrees after a vented unit goes in, which takes real load off the AC during Bryan's worst heat.
We replace failed units with modern Velux laminated glass skylights that resist hail and hold their clarity. If the curb and flashing are still sound, we can often swap just the unit and save you the cost of a full re-flash.
“We had a dark hallway that stayed gloomy all day. The crew did the attic recon, showed us exactly where the skylight would land between the rafters, and had it installed in one day. The water test at the end sold me. Two hard rains since and not a drop. They even patched the drywall and painted the ceiling opening.”
Marcus T.Homeowner, Austin's Colony
✓ Verified“Our 1940s house had a leaky old skylight that had been patched twice by other guys. Bryan Roof Repair Experts pulled it, found rotted decking, replaced it, and set a new Velux unit with proper flashing. They showed me photos of every step. The attic is cooler now and the room is bright. Worth every penny.”
Sandra K.Homeowner, Historic Downtown Bryan
✓ Verified“We wanted a vented skylight over the kitchen. They recommended a Velux unit with laminated glass for hail, which I hadn't thought about. Install was clean, they used ice and water shield on all four sides of the curb, and the price matched the written estimate exactly. No surprises, no upsells. I've already recommended them to two neighbors.”
David R.Homeowner, Miramont Country Club
✓ VerifiedMost residential skylight installations in Bryan run $1,200 to $3,800 in 2026, depending on unit size, roof type, and whether the curb needs rebuilding. A standard 2x4-foot fixed unit on an asphalt shingle roof sits at the low end. Vented units, larger sizes, tile roofs, and flat-roof installs with EPDM or TPO membrane push toward the top. We give you a written price before any work starts.
A standard skylight installation takes one day, roughly six to eight hours from attic recon to water test. Larger units, tile roofs, or jobs that need curb framing from scratch can stretch to two days. We schedule the interior drywall patch and paint as a separate short visit, usually within the same week. You'll have a working, watertight skylight before we leave the first day.
For most Bryan homes, a Velux fixed or vented unit with a laminated glass pane and a factory flashing kit matched to your roof type is the best choice. Laminated glass handles hail better than acrylic, and Velux flashing kits are engineered for the specific roof material. On flat roofs, we spec curb-mounted units with Firestone or Carlisle SynTec membrane flashing. We'll match the unit to your roof, not the other way around.
Bryan Roof Repair Experts installs skylights across Bryan and Brazos County, including Miramont Country Club, Austin's Colony, and the Historic Downtown area. We're HAAG Certified Inspectors with OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 crews, and we carry GAF Master Elite and Owens Corning Preferred credentials. Call (979) 316 9392 for a same-day estimate. We handle the permit, the install, the water test, and the warranty paperwork.
Roof RepairIf your roof has active damage near the planned skylight location, we repair it first so the new unit sits on sound decking. Most Bryan skylight jobs include minor roof repair as part of the prep work.Explore →
Roof Leak RepairA skylight installed over an existing leak will fail. We trace and repair roof leaks with moisture meters and infrared cameras before cutting any opening, so the new skylight starts dry.Explore →
Shingle Roof RepairMost Bryan skylights go on asphalt shingle roofs. We replace any missing shingles or curling shingles around the curb area and weave new step flashing into the existing courses for a seamless tie-in.Explore →
Metal Roof RepairMetal roofing panels need a different flashing approach than shingles. We use standing-seam-compatible curb flashings and sealant rated for metal expansion and contraction through Bryan's temperature swings.Explore →
Flat Roof RepairFlat-roof skylights use curb-mounted units flashed with EPDM membrane or TPO membrane. We repair any ponding water on flat roofs issues first, since standing water around a curb will find its way inside.Explore →
Tile Roof RepairClay tiles and concrete tiles require careful lifting and resetting around the skylight curb. We repair cracked tiles and reset the field so the flashing sits correctly under the tile course above the opening.Explore →
Emergency Roof RepairIf a storm opens your roof before a scheduled skylight install, we tarp and stabilize first. Emergency roof repair keeps the interior dry until we can complete the skylight work on a dry deck.Explore →
Storm Damage Roof RepairBryan hail and wind storms can damage the roof around an existing skylight. We assess storm damage roof repair needs and coordinate the skylight flashing repair in the same visit when possible.Explore →Call (979) 316 9392 and we'll schedule a same-day attic recon and roof assessment. You get a written price, a unit recommendation matched to your roof type, and a one-day install date. Licensed, insured, and warrantied in Brazos County.
Get Free Estimate (979) 316 9392 →Call us at (979) 316 9392 and you get a real person who can schedule your inspection, not a call center. We answer Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 18:00, and we run 24/7 for emergency roof repair in Bryan. Leave a message after hours and we call back first thing.