# Rain Sensor Skylight Toronto | Smart Auto-Close Units

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# Skylight Installation Toronto: Smart Rain-Sensor Skylights That Close Automatically for Homes & Cottages

Last updated: October 4, 2026 · By The Skylight Installation Toronto Crew

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 rain-sensor skylights in Toronto are venting skylights with a built-in moisture sensor that closes the unit automatically at the first drops of rain, controlled by remote, wall keypad or app and powered by solar or hardwired electric. We install smart units from $3,200 and add sensors and remotes to compatible existing skylights from $370 installed, with hardwired work done under ESA permit.

-   20 Yrs GTA
-   Velux Certified
-   Fakro Certified
-   OBC 9.7 Compliant
-   $5M Liability
-   Lifetime Flashing Warranty

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(647) 254-2699

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$3,200 to $7,800 per unit CAD, published pricing

![Smart venting skylight closing automatically as rain begins](/images/misc/smart-venting-skylight-closing-automatically-as-ra.webp)

Active GTA Site Crew OBC 9.7 Certified

-   5-Star Satisfaction
-   Top-Rated Toronto Skylight Installer
-   Velux Certified Installer
-   Fakro Certified
-   OBC 9.7 & 9.26 Compliant
-   $5M Liability + Full WSIB
-   Lifetime Leak-Free Flashing Warranty
-   24/7 Emergency Leak Response

Why GTA Owners Trust Us

## Why Toronto Trusts Skylight Installation Toronto for Smart Rain-Sensor

2,000+ skylights installed across the GTA in 20 years, with in-house WSIB crews, certified Velux and Fakro installs and pricing you can see before anyone climbs a ladder.

### 20 Years of Skylight Installation

Two decades installing Velux and Fakro skylights across the GTA, from our first VCI certification in 2004 to three install trucks on the road today.

### Velux + Fakro Certified Installer

Both certifications verified every year. Direct dealer accounts, factory warranty passthrough and model-specific install protocols.

### OBC 9.7 + CSA A440 Compliant

Every install follows Ontario Building Code 9.7 fenestration, 9.26 roofing and CSA A440. Permit coordination is part of the job.

### Full Crew, Zero Subcontracting

Every installer is an in-house, WSIB-covered employee. No rental crews and no subcontractors on your roof.

### Written Workmanship Warranty

Lifetime leak-free warranty on install flashing, plus Velux 10/20-year and Fakro 10-year product warranty passthrough.

### Transparent CAD Pricing

Install, replacement, repair and accessory rates are published. Every quote itemizes unit, labour, permit, flashing and disposal.

![Keypad and app controlling a venting skylight in a modern kitchen](/images/misc/velux-klr-200-keypad-and-smartphone-app-controllin.webp)

Keypad and app controlling a venting skylight in a modern kitchen

## Why a Smart Skylight Is Worth It

Venting skylights are great until you leave one open and a summer storm rolls through. Smart rain-sensor skylights fix that. A small moisture sensor on the frame detects the first drops and closes the sash automatically, whether you are home, at work or at the cottage.

Add a remote, a wall keypad or an app, and you can open the skylight to let heat out on a hot afternoon before you even get home.

## The 4 Ways Smart Skylights Make Life Easier

1.  **Automatic rain closing** at the first drops.
2.  **Remote and app control** from anywhere.
3.  **Scheduled venting** to clear summer heat.
4.  **Climate automation** with indoor temperature and humidity sensors.

## Residential Smart Skylights

### Kitchens

Vent cooking heat, close for rain.

### Bathrooms

Humidity-triggered venting.

### Bedrooms

Fresh air at night, closed if it rains.

### Sunrooms

Heat control on hot days.

### Lofts

Out-of-reach units controlled by keypad.

### Cottages

Look after themselves while you are away.

## Commercial Smart Skylights

### Offices

Automated ventilation.

### Clinics

Quiet climate control.

### Restaurants

Vent heat on busy nights.

### Condo Amenities

Keypad-managed common rooms.

## Smart Options

### Solar Smart Units

Velux VSS with built-in rain sensor.

### Hardwired Electric

Velux VCS with KLR 200 keypad.

### Sensor Add-Ons

For compatible electric units.

### Velux Active

Indoor climate sensors and app.

## Smart Skylight Components

| Component | Function |
| --- | --- |
| Rain sensor | Detects moisture and closes the sash |
| Motor | Opens and closes on command |
| Power | Solar battery or hardwired |
| Controls | Remote, KLR 200 keypad, app |
| Climate sensors | Temperature, humidity, CO2 triggers |

## Our Smart Skylight Expertise

We install the skylight, coordinate the electrical permit when needed and pair every control. We test the rain sensor with water before we leave, so you know it works.

## What Actually Stops Homeowners From Going Smart

### “It’s just a gadget.”

In our opinion, the first storm it closes for you while you are out pays for the sensor.

### “Wiring sounds messy.”

Solar units need no wiring at all.

### “Apps are complicated.”

A remote or keypad works without any app.

### “My skylight is too old.”

A solar replacement gives you everything in one swap.

## Smart Skylight Timeline

### Assessment

Use case and power source.

### Ordering

One to two weeks.

### Install

One day.

### Setup

Controls paired and tested.

## Smart Skylight Cost in Toronto: What You Are Paying For

### The Unit

Smart venting skylight.

### Power

Solar or hardwired.

### ESA Permit

Only for hardwired.

### Controls

Remote, keypad, app.

### Sensors

Rain and climate.

### Install

Framing, flashing and commissioning.

## Smart Skylight vs Standard Installation vs Repair: Which Service You Need

New smart unit: this page. Adding a sensor to an existing electric unit: accessory add-on. Old manual unit: 

Velux replacement

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 with a solar VSS.

## Fixed, Venting or Solar: Choosing Your Skylight Type

Smart features apply to venting units, solar or hardwired. Fixed skylights do not open, so they do not need a rain sensor.

## Smart Skylight Timeline in Toronto: What to Expect Week-by-Week

Assessment in week one, delivery in one to two weeks, install and setup in a day.

## Why Homeowners Trust Our Smart Installs

Tested sensors, permits handled and everything paired. You will recieve a quick tutorial before we pack up.

Field-Tested Workflow

## How Our Smart Rain-Sensor Process Works, 5 Steps

The same five steps on every job, whether it is one skylight over a Leaside bathroom or a warehouse full of bays.

1.  1
    
    ### How Will You Use It?
    
    Away a lot? Cottage? Kids leave it open? We match solar or hardwired and the right controls.
    
2.  2
    
    ### Controls + Quote
    
    Remote, keypad or app, sensor type and power source in an itemized CAD quote.
    
3.  3
    
    ### ESA Permit at Cost
    
    Hardwired units need one, solar units do not. Some installers over-charge for permits thinking homeowners wont check other quotes.
    
4.  4
    
    ### Install + Test
    
    Installed, wired or solar-charged, sensor tested with water, checked against our founder's smart-unit checklist.
    
5.  5
    
    ### Stop Worrying
    
    Leave it open and go out. It will handle the rain.
    

No Hidden Fees

## Smart Rain-Sensor Pricing in Toronto (CAD)

Hardwired units include ESA permit coordination. Sensor and remote add-ons apply to compatible existing units.

Most Booked

Smart venting skylight

$3,200 to $7,800

CAD, installed

Solar or hardwired with sensor

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Sensor + remote add-on

$370 to $600

CAD, installed

$220-$450 + $150 install

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Velux Active sensor kit

Quoted by home

CAD, installed

Indoor climate automation

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Every quote itemizes unit cost, install labour, permit, flashing and disposal. The on-site assessment is free anywhere in the GTA. 

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Recent Work

## Our Smart Rain-Sensor Work Across the GTA

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Customer Results

## What GTA Clients Say About Our Smart Rain-Sensor

5-Star Satisfaction · Top-Rated Toronto Skylight Installer

> "Smart VCS with rain sensor over our sunroom, $6,400 CAD with the ESA permit. Closed itself during a storm while we were at dinner."

HBHarold B.Bronte, Oakville

> "Added a rain sensor and remote to our existing electric Velux for $520 CAD. Small job, huge peace of mind."

LTLeah T.Thornhill, Vaughan

> "Two smart skylights in the upstairs hall and bathroom, $11,900 CAD. The app opens them on hot afternoons before we get home."

KAKofi A.Bay Ridges, Pickering

Service Areas

## Smart Rain-Sensor Across Toronto and 9 GTA Cities

Same crews, same published pricing and the same lifetime flashing warranty from Rosedale to Milton. Pick your city for local permits, neighbourhoods and roof types.

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-   Skylight Installation Toronto Downtown, Rosedale, Yorkville
    
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-   Skylight Installation Mississauga Lorne Park, Erin Mills, Port Credit
    
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-   Skylight Installation Vaughan Kleinburg, Woodbridge, Thornhill
    
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-   Skylight Installation Markham Unionville, Cornell, Angus Glen
    
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-   Skylight Installation Brampton Springdale, Bramalea, Mount Pleasant
    
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-   Skylight Installation Oakville Bronte, Downtown Oakville, Glen Abbey
    
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-   Skylight Installation Burlington Downtown Burlington, Aldershot, Alton Village
    
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-   Skylight Installation Richmond Hill Oak Ridges, Jefferson, Mill Pond
    
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-   Skylight Installation Pickering Pickering Village, Bay Ridges, West Shore
    
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-   Skylight Installation Milton Milton Industrial Park, Bronte Meadows, Harrison
    
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Free On-Site Assessment

## Ready to Book Smart Rain-Sensor?

Tell us about the room, the roof and your timeline. A crew lead visits, checks the roof and framing, recommends the right Velux or Fakro model and sends a written CAD quote within two business days.

-   Itemized CAD quote: unit, labour, permit, flashing, disposal
-   Lifetime leak-free flashing warranty
-   In-house WSIB crew, no subcontractors

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Straight Answers

## Smart Rain-Sensor FAQ: 12 Questions Toronto Clients Ask

### How much do smart rain-sensor skylights cost in Toronto?

Smart venting skylights run $3,200 to $7,800 CAD installed. Adding a rain sensor and remote to a compatible existing unit runs $220 to $450 plus $150 install.

### How fast does the rain sensor close the skylight?

Within seconds of a few drops landing on the sensor.

### Can I add a rain sensor to my existing skylight?

Yes, on compatible electric Velux units. Manual units need a motorized upgrade first, or a replacement with a solar VSS.

### Hardwired or solar, which is better?

Solar avoids wiring and permits and is ideal for retrofits. Hardwired suits new builds and renovations where power is easy to run, and allows wall keypads.

### Do hardwired smart skylights need a permit?

Yes, an ESA electrical permit. We coordinate it.

### Can I control them from my phone?

Yes, with Velux Active and compatible smart home systems.

### Are smart skylights good for cottages?

Very. They close themselves in rain and can be scheduled to vent heat while you are away.

### Can smart skylights open automatically when it's hot?

With Velux Active indoor climate sensors, yes, based on temperature, humidity and CO2.

### What is the KLR 200?

A Velux wall keypad that controls skylights and blinds from one place.

### Will a power outage leave it open?

Hardwired units stay in their last position during an outage. Solar units keep working on battery.

### How long does installation take?

One day for most smart units, a couple of hours for sensor add-ons.

### What warranty is included?

Manufacturer warranty on the unit and electronics plus our lifetime leak-free flashing warranty.

Still have a question?

Talk to a crew lead, not a call centre.

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