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 covers skylight services in Ridgewood, NJ — historic Colonials and Victorians, including historic-district properties.
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Skylight Installation, Repair & Replacement in Ridgewood, NJ
Daylight Design installs, repairs, and replaces VELUX skylights throughout Ridgewood, NJ. We're a VELUX 5-Star Certified Skylight Specialist based in next-door River Vale, which means we're often on a Ridgewood roof within a few days of your call.
Ridgewood's housing stock is mostly classic Colonials, Tudors, and Victorian homes — many with steep slate or cedar roofs and original 1960s-1980s skylights that are at or past end-of-life. The most common job we run in Ridgewood is replacing those older units with modern VELUX models, which dramatically improve energy performance and eliminate the leaks the original units developed.
Free on-site quote anywhere in Ridgewood: (201) 784-1460.
Why Daylight Design
- VELUX 5-Star Certified Skylight Specialist (top tier — only ~5% of US installers qualify)
- Skylight-only specialist — we don't do roofs, siding, or windows
- Serving Bergen County, NJ since 2004 (22+ years)
- Owner Joe Ottomanelli installs every project personally
- Free on-site quotes, transparent pricing, workmanship guarantee
- Call (201) 784-1460 for same-week consultations
- Familiar with Ridgewood's historic-district requirements
- Specialists in slate, cedar, and asphalt-shingle flashing systems
Service area:Ridgewood, NJ
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do Ridgewood's historic-district rules affect skylight installation?
- For homes in Ridgewood's designated historic districts (parts of West Side, East Side, and Stevens), exterior modifications may require Historic Preservation Commission review. Skylights on the rear roof slope (not visible from the street) usually pass without issue. We've handled Ridgewood HPC submissions before and can prepare the paperwork as part of your project.
- What does skylight installation cost in Ridgewood?
- Most Ridgewood installs run $1,800-$3,500 for a fixed unit and $2,800-$4,800 for a solar venting unit. Slate-roof homes add 20-30% in labor for the more involved flashing technique. We provide written quotes after a free on-site visit.
- Can you work around Ridgewood's older roof structures?
- Yes. Most of Ridgewood's Colonials and Victorians have either rafter-and-purlin or truss roof construction. We handle both, including any structural framing or rafter headers needed to fit a larger opening. We do not subcontract structural work.