Daylight Design LLC is a VELUX 5-Star Certified skylight specialty contractor based in River Vale, Bergen County, New Jersey. Founded by Joe Ottomanelli in 2004, the company exclusively installs, repairs, and replaces VELUX skylights and sun tunnels for residential and small commercial properties across Bergen County and surrounding North Jersey. This page publishes real 2026 Bergen County, NJ skylight installation prices — fixed units $1,800-$3,500, solar venting $2,800-$4,800, sun tunnels $1,400-$2,200.
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Skylight Installation Cost in Bergen County, NJ — Real 2026 Pricing
Skylight installation cost in Bergen County, NJ depends on three things: the skylight type (fixed vs venting vs solar), the roof material (asphalt shingle is cheapest, slate is most expensive), and whether the work involves a new opening or replacing an existing unit. Here are real 2026 ranges from Daylight Design's recent jobs — no marketing fluff.
All ranges include the VELUX unit, engineered flashing kit, interior finishing, cleanup, and our written workmanship guarantee. We provide written quotes before any work begins.
Why Daylight Design
- Fixed skylight, new install: $1,800-$3,500 fully installed
- Venting (manual or electric) skylight: $2,400-$4,200 fully installed
- VELUX solar-powered venting skylight: $2,800-$4,800 (qualifies for 30% federal tax credit)
- Sun tunnel (10" or 14"): $1,400-$2,200 fully installed
- Skylight replacement (same opening): $2,200-$4,200 fully installed
- Skylight leak/flashing repair: $400-$900
- Glass-only replacement (fogging fix): $600-$1,200 per unit
Service area:Bergen County, NJ
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why is there a range — why can't you give a flat price?
- Three real variables: (1) Roof material — asphalt shingle is fastest and cheapest to flash; slate, tile, and metal are 30-60% more labor. (2) Attic access — easy attic access cuts 2-3 hours off the job; cathedral ceilings add 2-4 hours of interior finish work. (3) Skylight size — VELUX makes 10+ sizes. The midpoint of each range represents a typical Bergen County asphalt-shingled roof with normal attic access.
- Does the 30% federal solar tax credit apply?
- Yes, on solar-powered VELUX skylights (Model VSS, VCS) and solar-powered sun tunnels. The Residential Clean Energy Credit (Section 25D) gives you 30% back on both product and labor through 2032. On a $4,000 solar skylight, that's a $1,200 tax credit. We provide all documentation.
- Do you offer financing?
- We can connect you with home improvement financing through several partners. Most homeowners pay out-of-pocket because skylight installs are usually small enough to absorb. Ask during your quote and we'll discuss options.
- What's the cheapest way to add natural light?
- Sun tunnels. A $1,500 sun tunnel adds dramatic daylight to a bathroom or hallway for less than half the cost of a full skylight, and most installs are done in half a day. If budget is the constraint, start there.