Few upgrades brighten a home like a well-placed skylight. Daylight, passive solar gain, and a sense of spaciousness all flow in—yet homeowners often hesitate because they are unsure of the true skylight window installation cost. CountBricks removes that uncertainty. Our AI-powered estimating platform listens to your site conversation in real time, pulls current material rates, and delivers a professional estimate before you leave the attic.
• Fixed: Most economical and leak-resistant
• Venting (manual or solar): Adds comfort and $300-$900 in hardware
• Tubular: Ideal for tight roofs; shorter install time, moderate savings
• Conventional rafters: Straightforward cut-in keeps labor low
• Engineered trusses: May require structural headers and an engineer’s letter
• Low-slope roofs: Need curb mounts and flashing kits that raise material totals
• Basic drywall return: Least expensive, minimal trim
• Light well with paint & trim: Moderate upgrade homeowners love
• Custom millwork or integrated blinds: High-end finish that elevates price and value
• One-story vs. two-story access
• Roof pitch and safety staging
• Debris disposal and weather protection
CountBricks taps into live supplier feeds, so whether you are framing in Phoenix or flashing in Nashville, your skylight numbers reflect today’s local market—no more outdated allowance guesses.
Based on thousands of CountBricks residential projects:
• Entry-level fixed skylight, single-story asphalt roof: $1,200 – $1,800 installed
• Mid-grade venting skylight, two-story architectural shingles: $2,100 – $3,200 installed
• Premium low-slope curb mount with custom interior well: $3,500 – $5,000+ installed
1. Speak your scope: Open the CountBricks mobile app and start a voice session on site.
2. AI recognizes tasks: Demo, framing, flashing, drywall, paint, cleanup—all tagged automatically.
3. Live pricing: The platform queries local supplier APIs for skylights, lumber, flashing kits, and fasteners.
4. Labor calibration: National production rates adjust to your crew’s real-world productivity history.
5. One-click proposal: A branded PDF with scope, schedule, and payment terms is ready for client approval.
• Faulty existing shingles: Replacement squares may push costs 8-12% higher
• Electrical relocation: Moving a can light or wiring could add $150-$400
• Interior paint matching: Whole-ceiling repaint may be necessary in high-end homes
• Permit fees: Vary by municipality; CountBricks lets you input local rates once and reuse on every job
• Pre-order flashing kits specific to roofing material to avoid onsite delays
• Use self-adhered underlayment 18" beyond the opening for leak insurance
• Budget for one extra sheet of drywall—corner cracks are common during install
• Capture before-and-after light meter readings to upsell future daylighting work
• Export the CountBricks takeoff to your accounting software to sync purchase orders automatically
• Speed: Voice-to-estimate in under five minutes
• Accuracy: Live supplier pricing and crew-specific labor factors
• Professionalism: Client-ready proposals with your logo, Schedule of Values, and payment milestones
• Integration: Push accepted skylight jobs straight to CountBricks.com/project-tracker for seamless execution
Ready to daylight your client’s home without dimming your profit? Visit CountBricks.com/services to start a free trial or book a live demo. Let our AI handle the skylight window installation cost math while you focus on craftsmanship.
A Nashville remodeler recently partnered with CountBricks to add two venting skylights over a 250 sq ft bonus room. Here’s how the project unfolded—and how the numbers proved the power of precise estimating.
The homeowner’s budget cap was $6,000, but unknown framing modifications threatened to derail the plan. The contractor opened a CountBricks voice session during the first site visit.
• Materials: $1,940 (skylights, solar blinds, ice & water shield)
• Labor: $2,240 (roof cut-in, framing header, drywall, paint)
• Equipment & disposal: $310
• Permits & contingency: $275
Total projected cost: $4,765
The client received the branded proposal on the spot and signed digitally that evening. Because the estimate already reflected exact local material pricing, supplier invoices matched within 1.7 %. The project closed at $4,880—well under budget—earning the remodeler a 34 % gross margin.
• Voice-driven takeoffs cut pre-construction time by 70 %
• Transparent cost data built trust and accelerated approval
• Accurate labor forecasting eliminated mid-project change orders
CountBricks isn’t just software; it’s your estimating department in your pocket. Sign up at CountBricks.com/consultation and discover how effortlessly you can pinpoint skylight window installation cost—and every other residential construction task—before the dust even settles.
