Skylight Installation cost in the Netherlands: typically €500–1,200 as of 2026. The exact price depends on job scope, materials, urgency (emergency and after-hours work costs more), and local demand. Compare verified local pros and request free, no-obligation quotes for real prices on your job.
- Typical cost
- €500–1,200
- VELUX GPU (top-hung) standard, unit only
Average skylight costs by type
| Project type | Typical cost (EUR) |
|---|---|
| VELUX GPU (top-hung) standard, unit only | €500–€1,200 |
| Installation labor | €600–€1,500 |
| Skylight, unit + install (typical) | €1,500–€4,000 |
| Lichtkoepel (flat-roof extension) | €800–€2,500 |
| Bouwbesluit daylight-factor compliance | wliczone |
| BTW (VAT) — included in quoted prices | 21% |
Skylight installation costs in the Netherlands
Dutch skylight installation costs €1,500–€4,000 per unit installed. VELUX is the dominant brand. A standard GPU (top-hung) model costs €500–€1,200, with installation at €600–€1,500. Dutch building regulations (Bouwbesluit) require minimum daylight factors for habitable rooms, making skylights common in zolder (attic) conversions. Flat-roof skylights (lichtkoepels) for extensions cost €800–€2,500 installed.
What affects the cost?
- Skylight type — fixed is cheapest, solar-powered vented is most expensive standard option
- Size — standard sizes (21×27 to 30×46 inches) cost less than custom dimensions
- Roof type — asphalt shingles are easiest; tile, metal, and flat roofs cost more to cut and flash
How to save on skylight installation
- Choose fixed over operable — fixed skylights cost 40–50% less and have fewer leak points
- Claim tax credits — US solar-powered VELUX skylights qualify for the 30% federal solar tax credit
- Use standard sizes — custom dimensions cost 50–100% more than stock sizes
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