Always use specialists when the risk of not doing so is high eg. when cutting holes in your roof
We had two skylights installed during a large reno about 15 years ago. For some time we've had condensation issues with both, so thought they were probably builder grade (we were on a very tight budget) and likely needed replacement. Denis came out for a look and to our surprise, the originals were actually quality Vulex skylights, but entry level, and still had some life left in them. We decided to replace them anyway, given our condensation challenges. We received a surprisingly reasonable quote and the team was ready to go in just a couple of weeks. When Chime and Liam started to remove the original skylights it became clear they'd been improperly installed, and this was the source of our problem. The guys had the old ones out, and the new top tier Velux skylights in, along with a solar blind, in half a day. They were friendly, fastidious and skilled. General contractors do a lot of good things, but when it comes to sensitive things like cutting big holes in your roof, I cannot emphasize enough the importance of going with a specialist who does only this for a living. We highly recommend Skylights Unlimited and have zero hesitation recommending them to our friends and family. Great job guys!
- Approximate cost of services:
- $3,000.00
- Company Response
Thanks for such detailed feedback.
Although the original skylights were Velux ( which are the best ) they were not well sealed against air infiltration.
That can cause condensation in the winter. So, with the new triple pane LoE3 glass units you will have much better comfort inside and no more condensation.
Enjoy the sunshine!