# Solar Powered Skylight Toronto | Velux VSS from $4,500

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# Skylight Installation Toronto: Solar-Powered Skylight Installation for No-Wire Venting, Rain Sensing & Remote Control

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

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 skylight installation in Toronto is fitting a venting skylight that runs on its own small solar panel and battery, so it opens and closes by remote with no wiring through your ceiling and shuts itself automatically when its rain sensor detects water. We install the Velux VSS from $4,500 and the Fakro FXP preselect electric from $4,500 across the GTA, perfect for high ceilings, bedrooms and kitchens.

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

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$3,500 to $8,500 per unit CAD, published pricing

![Velux VSS solar-powered skylight with solar panel strip on a Toronto roof](/images/misc/velux-vss-solar-powered-skylight-with-solar-panel-.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 Solar Skylights

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.

![Cathedral ceiling living room with two open solar skylights](/images/misc/high-cathedral-ceiling-living-room-with-two-solar-.webp)

Cathedral ceiling living room with two open solar skylights

## How Solar-Powered Skylights Work

A solar-powered skylight looks like any other venting skylight from inside, but it has a thin solar panel built into the top of the frame. The panel charges a small battery, and the battery runs a quiet motor that opens and closes the sash. A rain sensor on the frame closes it automatically at the first drops.

Because it powers itself, there is no wiring run through your ceiling, no electrician and no wall switch. That is why solar has become our most requested upgrade for kitchens, bedrooms and any ceiling you cannot reach.

## The 5 Reasons Toronto Homeowners Choose Solar Over Manual

1.  **High ceilings.** Cathedral and loft ceilings are out of reach for a manual rod.
2.  **Automatic rain closing.** The rain sensor closes it even when nobody is home.
3.  **No wiring.** No electrician, no holes in finished ceilings, no ESA permit for the VSS.
4.  **Remote control.** Open it from bed, the couch or your phone.
5.  **Summer comfort.** Hot air rises and escapes at the ceiling, cooling the room faster.

## Residential Solar Skylights

### Kitchens

Let cooking heat out at the highest point.

### Bedrooms

Pair with solar blackout blinds on one remote.

### Bathrooms

Clear steam without touching anything.

### Cathedral Ceilings

The classic solar use case.

### Attic Lofts

Vent summer heat.

### Stairwells

Unreachable units become easy to use.

## Commercial Solar Skylights

### Offices

Remote ventilation without wiring.

### Clinics

Quiet motors over patient areas.

### Restaurants

Vent heat from dining rooms.

### Condo Amenities

Managed from a keypad or app.

## Specialty Solar Options

### Solar Blinds

Blackout or light-filtering on the same remote.

### Velux Active Sensors

Open and close based on indoor climate.

### Solar Replacement Upgrades

Same-size swap from fixed to VSS.

### Fakro FXP Preselect

Electric option with keypad control.

## Solar Skylight Models

| Model | Power | Installed price |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Velux VSS | Integrated solar + battery | $4,500 to $7,500 |
| Fakro FXP | Hardwired preselect electric | $4,500 to $6,800 |
| VSS upgrade | Same opening, same size code | $3,500 to $6,500 |

Every solar install includes the correct Velux or Fakro flashing kit, Grace Ice & Water Shield and an insulated shaft. Integrated solar units are installed in line with TSSA solar electric requirements, and hardwired units under ESA permit.

## Our Solar Expertise

We check roof orientation and shading before recommending solar, because a north-facing slope under a big maple will charge slowly. We commission every unit, pair remotes and test the rain sensor before we leave. Our Rosedale kitchen project used three Velux VSS units with laminated glass, signed off by the architect on first inspection.

## What Actually Stops Homeowners From Going Solar

### “Solar won’t work in a Canadian winter.”

In our opinion, this is the most common myth. The battery handles normal use and recharges on short days.

### “Motors are noisy.”

Modern VSS motors are quiet. Most people barely hear them.

### “It must cost a lot more.”

The VSS starts at $4,500 installed and saves the cost of wiring.

### “What if it breaks?”

Manufacturer warranty plus our flashing warranty, and batteries are replaceable.

## Solar Skylight Timeline

### Assessment

Roof, sun and framing check.

### Ordering

One to two weeks.

### Install Day

One day including commissioning.

### Demo

Remote, app and sensor walk-through.

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

### The Unit

Motor, battery, panel and sensor included.

### Flashing Kit

Matched to your roof.

### Framing

New opening or same-size replacement.

### Shaft

Insulated and finished.

### Blinds

Optional solar blinds.

### Smart Integration

Velux Active optional.

## Solar Skylight Installation vs Replacement vs Repair: Which Service You Need

New opening: this page. Existing fixed unit: 

Velux replacement

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 with a VSS. Motor or sensor issue on an existing unit: 

skylight repair

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

Fixed for light only, manual venting if you can reach it, solar for everything else.

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

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

## Why Toronto Homeowners Trust Our Solar Installs

Certified, commissioned and paired before we leave. Trust us, you’re in good hands.

Field-Tested Workflow

## How Our Solar Skylights 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
    
    ### Sun + Roof Check
    
    We check roof orientation and shading so the panel gets enough light, plus framing and ceiling height.
    
2.  2
    
    ### Solar or Hardwired?
    
    Velux VSS for no wiring, Fakro FXP if you have power and want a keypad. Itemized CAD quote.
    
3.  3
    
    ### Permits, Itemized
    
    Building permit only if framing is cut; ESA for hardwired. Some installers over-charge for permits thinking homeowners wont check other quotes.
    
4.  4
    
    ### Install + Commission
    
    Framed, flashed, battery charged, remote paired and rain sensor tested against our founder's solar checklist.
    
5.  5
    
    ### Press the Button
    
    Open it from the couch. It closes itself when it rains. That is the whole idea.
    

No Hidden Fees

## Solar Skylights Pricing in Toronto (CAD)

Solar prices include the flashing kit, shaft and remote pairing. No electrician needed for Velux VSS.

Most Booked

Velux VSS solar

$4,500 to $7,500

CAD, installed

Most popular solar skylight

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Fakro FXP preselect electric

$4,500 to $6,800

CAD, installed

Hardwired, ESA permit

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Solar replacement upgrade

$3,500 to $6,500

CAD, installed

Existing opening, same size

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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 Solar Skylights Work Across the GTA

Real roofs, real flashing details. Click any photo to enlarge.

 

Customer Results

## What GTA Clients Say About Our Solar Skylights

5-Star Satisfaction · Top-Rated Toronto Skylight Installer

> "Velux VSS in our attic bedroom for $5,400 CAD. No electrician, no wires, and the rain sensor already closed it twice."

GSGabriel S.Leaside, Toronto

> "Two solar skylights over our great room, $12,800 CAD. Hot air goes straight out on summer evenings."

NHNora H.Angus Glen, Markham

> "Swapped a fixed skylight for a VSS in the same opening, $4,900 CAD. Should have done it years ago."

DYDennis Y.Palermo, Oakville

Service Areas

## Solar Skylights 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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## Related Skylight Services

 

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### Smart Rain-Sensor Skylights Toronto

Venting skylights that close on their own when rain starts, hardwired or solar.

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Free On-Site Assessment

## Ready to Book Solar Skylights?

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

## Solar Skylights FAQ: 12 Questions Toronto Clients Ask

### How much does a solar-powered skylight cost in Toronto?

A Velux VSS solar skylight runs $4,500 to $7,500 CAD installed and a Fakro FXP preselect electric $4,500 to $6,800. Solar upgrades in an existing opening start around $3,500.

### How does a solar skylight work?

A small solar panel on the frame charges a battery that powers the motor. You open and close it with a remote or app, and a rain sensor closes it automatically.

### Do solar skylights work in Toronto winters?

Yes. The battery holds enough charge for normal winter use, and the panel recharges on short days once snow clears off.

### Do I need an electrician?

Not for the Velux VSS. Hardwired units like the Fakro FXP need power and an ESA permit, which we handle.

### What are the 5 reasons Toronto homeowners choose solar over manual?

High ceilings they cannot reach, automatic rain closing, no wiring through finished ceilings, remote control from bed or couch, and easier summer ventilation.

### What happens if the battery dies?

The unit stays in its last position. Batteries are replaceable, and most last many years.

### Can solar skylights connect to smart home systems?

Yes, through Velux Active.

### Can I add a solar blind?

Yes. Solar blackout or light-filtering blinds pair to the same remote.

### Do solar skylights qualify for any rebates?

Rebate programs change often. Some Energy Star Canada products may qualify under current programs. Check before you buy and we can supply product data.

### Is a permit needed?

Only if framing is cut for a new opening. Replacing an existing skylight with a VSS usually does not need one.

### How long does installation take?

One day for most homes, including flashing, shaft and commissioning.

### What warranty is included?

Velux product warranty (with shorter terms on motors and electronics) plus our lifetime leak-free flashing warranty.

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Talk to a crew lead, not a call centre.

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