Replacement Skylights
Is Your Old Skylight Causing More Problems Than It's Solving?
Leaking. Draughty. Foggy. Impossible to operate. Old skylights go wrong in a lot of ways - and the cost of ignoring the problem only grows. The good news? Replacing it with a new Velux skylight is simpler than most people expect.
Signs It’s Time to Replace
An old or failing skylight isn't just an inconvenience - it's a slow-moving problem that can cause real damage to your home over time. Water ingress leads to ceiling staining, mould and structural issues. Draughts drive up your heating and cooling bills. And a skylight that doesn't open or close properly is a hazard you can't ignore.
The sooner you replace a failing skylight, the less remedial work you'll need to do on the surrounding ceiling, roof and internal plasterwork. Our team carries out Velux skylight replacement across Melbourne, and we can often complete the whole job within a week.
Common Problems We Fix
Leaking Skylight
Water finding its way in around the frame or through the seal is the most common (most urgent) issue. Our leaking skylight repair Melbourne service starts with identifying whether repair or full replacement is the right call.
Draughts & Air Gaps
As skylights age, the seals deteriorate and gaps form around the frame. The result is cold draughts in winter and heat loss that makes your home harder and more expensive to keep comfortable.
Foggy or Condensation-filled Glass
When the seal between the glazing panels breaks down, condensation gets trapped inside and creates a permanent foggy appearance. This can't be cleaned away - the glazing unit needs replacement.
Won’t Open or Close
A stuck skylight - whether it won't open, won't close, or is stuck in a position that can't be secured - is a safety and weather risk. We can assess whether the mechanism needs servicing or the whole unit needs replacing.
Yellowing or Cracked Dome
Older polycarbonate skylight domes yellow, crack, and become brittle over time. If yours looks discoloured or damaged, it's almost certainly past its useful life and replacement will make an immediate difference.
Old, Outdated Skylight
Even if your old skylight isn't actively causing problems, replacing it with a modern Velux model will bring significant improvements in light output, thermal performance, and - if you choose a solar model - smart functionality.
The Replacement Process
We keep it simple. Here's what you can expect when you get in touch about a replacement.
01
Free Site Assessment
Justin and the team visits your property to assess the existing skylight, understand the issue and measure the opening. He'll advise on whether a repair is sufficient or whether full replacement is the better long-term solution.
02
Product Selection
We identify the closest-sized Velux model to suit your existing opening. In most cases, we can retrofit a new Velux skylight into the existing space with minimal modification to your roof or ceiling.
03
Quote Provided
You'll receive a clear, fixed quote covering all trades and materials - no hidden costs. We'll explain exactly what will happen and how long it will take.
04
Removal & Replacement
Our qualified carpenters remove the old skylight and install the new Velux model. Flashings are fitted - Velux-supplied for tiled roofs, Colorbond-matched for tin roofs - to make the installation fully watertight.
05
Plastering & Finishing
Any internal plasterwork affected by the removal is made good. The plasterer typically attends the day after installation.
06
Job Complete
Often Within a Week: From order to finished result, Velux skylight replacements by Just Skylights often take less than a week. Fast, clean, and guaranteed.
It’s Not Just Replacement, but it’s an Upgrade
When you replace an old or budget skylight with a new Velux model, you're not just solving the immediate problem. You're gaining all the benefits of the world's most trusted skylight brand - improved light output, superior glazing, proper weatherproofing and the option to choose a solar-powered opening model that automatically closes in rain. Many of our Melbourne clients who come to us with a leaking skylight end up choosing a solar-powered Velux as their replacement - and they're always glad they did.
Don’t Let a Failing Skylight Become a Bigger Problem
Get in touch for a free site assessment and quote