Few jobs test the skill of a remodeler more than
installing a skylight. Even a simple skylight job
involves framing, roofing, insulating, and interior finishing,
and more complex installations may include plumbing,
electrical, and mechanical work. You also need to make
sure that you and your customer both envision the same
finished product. Mere technical expertise won't save your
skin if the skylight your customer imagines doesn't match
the skylight you install.
The challenge is to do a quality job that satisfies the
client, while handling enough of the work yourself to make
money. The cost of skylight installation is high, but there
isn't much room for error. A small, high-quality venting
unit