Velux & Roof Window Installation by Vetted, Insured Fitters
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What does velux window install involve?
Velux and roof window installation by vetted, insured fitters — singles, twins, and combinations with full flashing kits and plastered reveals.
Velux window installation — and roof window installation more broadly — puts skylights into a sloped or flat roof to bring natural light into upper-floor rooms, typically loft conversions, top-floor extensions, or kitchens with vaulted ceilings where a standard vertical window isn't an option. The work involves cutting the roof opening, fitting structural support timbers around the new opening, installing the rooflight, sealing it for weather and air-tightness, and finishing the internal reveal with plaster ready for paint. Done properly, a roof window transforms a dark room without changing the footprint of the house.
Most Irish Velux installs form part of a larger project — a loft conversion, an extension, or a vaulted kitchen ceiling — but standalone installs into existing slate or tile roofs are common too, usually adding light to dark landings, dim back kitchens, or attic rooms that were rough-finished previously. Velux remains the dominant brand in Ireland, but Fakro, Roto, and Keylite roof windows are functionally equivalent, and an experienced installer will fit any of them. Solar-powered electric opening, integrated blinds, and rain sensors are common upgrades for higher rooflights that are awkward to reach by hand.
Common velux window install jobs
From routine fixes to bigger projects — here's what velux window install jobs on Jobiit typically include.
- Standard Velux install on slate or tile roof
- Twin or triple Velux configurations
- Electric opening Velux
- Solar-powered Velux
- Internal blind install
- Velux replacement (existing rooflight)
- Plaster reveal finish
- Flat-roof rooflight install
- Skylight in vaulted kitchen ceiling
- Conservation-area suitable rooflights
How much does velux window install cost in Ireland?
Indicative pricing — your actual quote will vary
Velux and roof window pricing depends on size, glazing spec, and how accessible the roof is. The figures below are indicative Irish ranges, fitted, and include reveal plastering. Actual costs vary with roof type, height, and access, so treat them as a guide rather than a fixed price — and insist on an itemised quote before any work starts.
A standard mid-pane Velux (78x118cm) fitted in an existing slate or tile roof typically runs €1,400–€2,200 including the window, install, flashing, and reveal plaster. Larger sizes (94x140cm and up) are €1,800–€2,800. Electric opening adds €350–€650 over manual, and the solar-powered version carries a similar premium — worth considering for rooflights you can't reach by hand. Replacing an existing 15-year-old Velux in the same opening is €700–€1,300, since the structural opening is already there. Twin or triple Velux configurations are typically €1,200–€1,800 per unit when installed together, as access, scaffolding, and plastering are shared across the job.
These are indicative ranges based on typical Irish jobs. Final pricing depends on scope, materials, and urgency. On Jobiit your matched trader sends one fully itemised quote (labour, materials, VAT) so there are no surprises.
Why book your velux window install through Jobiit
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Velux Window Install in Dublin, Cork, Galway & across Ireland
Jobiit covers the whole of Ireland. Wherever you are, vetted local traders take velux window install jobs near you.
- Dublin
- Cork
- Galway
- Limerick
- Waterford
- Drogheda
- Swords
- Dundalk
- Bray
- Navan
- Kilkenny
- Sligo
Velux Window Install FAQs
Do I need planning permission for a Velux?
Generally no for Velux on the rear roof slope of a typical Irish house — they fall under exempt development. Front-facing Velux (visible from the road) sometimes need permission depending on local conditions, especially in conservation areas. Listed buildings always need consent. If in doubt, ring the planning office or apply for a Section 5 declaration. Rooflights designated as 'conservation-style' (Velux Conservation, Roto Patriot) blend into period roofs and are usually accepted in conservation areas.
How long does install take?
A single standard Velux fitted into an existing slate or tile roof is a 1-day job for a 2-person team — open the roof, fit support timbers, install the unit, weather seal. Internal reveal plastering takes another half-day to a day depending on whether it dries enough for paint same trip. Twin or triple installs in same project are 2–3 days. Multi-Velux projects across a whole upper floor are 3–5 days.
Will it leak?
Properly fitted by a competent installer — no, Velux is one of the most reliable rooflight systems. Leaks come from: incorrect flashing kit (Velux supplies different flashings for slate vs profiled tile vs flat tile — wrong kit causes leaks), poor install of the underlay/breather membrane around the opening, or damage during install. Always use a manufacturer-trained installer or a roofer experienced with that brand. Velux warranty is 10 years on the unit when fitted to spec.
Should I get electric opening?
For high or hard-to-reach rooflights, yes — manual opening with a long pole gets old fast. Electric opening (Velux INTEGRA) connects to a wall switch or smartphone app and supports rain sensors that auto-close in wet weather. Adds €350–€650 to a standard install. Solar-powered electric (no wiring needed, ideal for retrofit) is similar premium. For low rooflights you can reach standing, manual is usually fine.
How long do Velux windows last?
20–30+ years for the unit itself. Wear parts: gas struts (10–15 years), seals (15–20 years), motors on electric units (12–15 years), blinds (5–10 years depending on use). Major replacement is rare — usually only when the timber frame fails or owner wants to upgrade glazing. Most Velux units installed in 1995–2000 are still working today with occasional minor part replacement.
Will my number be passed around to multiple roofers?
No. When you post a Velux or roof window job on Jobiit, it goes to one matched local trader — the closest, best-rated fit for the work — not a call list. Jobiit doesn't run a bidding marketplace where dozens of businesses compete for your details, and messaging happens in-app. Every trader is ID-verified through Stripe Identity and holds valid public liability insurance — a minimum of €6.5M for most trades.
Your questions, answered
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Is it free to post a job and get a quote?
Yes — Jobiit is 100% free for homeowners. Posting a job costs nothing, and there are no booking fees, service charges, or subscriptions. You only ever pay the price on your trader's itemised quote. Traders pay a small platform fee on completed jobs — never you.
Are the traders vetted, insured, and qualified?
Every trader passes a government-ID check (via Stripe Identity) and holds valid public liability insurance before they can take jobs on Jobiit. Trade-specific registrations — like RGI for gas work and Safe Electric for electrical — are validated, and we monitor insurance expiry automatically.
How fast will I hear back?
Most homeowners receive their free, itemised quote within a few hours of posting. Your job is matched to one available local trader — so you get a real quote quickly, not a queue of callbacks to sit through.
Will my phone number get passed around?
No. Jobiit isn't a lead-selling site — we don't hand your details to a list of businesses that then compete to call you. Your job is matched to one vetted trader, and messaging happens in the app, so you stay in control of the conversation.
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