Melbourne renovations often reveal how dark the original house was. Victorian terraces have long central hallways, Edwardian homes have rooms lit only by one window, and post-war brick veneers can have kitchens and bathrooms in the middle of the plan. When the ceilings are already being opened up, adding a skylight is an easy win.
We install skylights in renovated Melbourne homes, timing the work around framing, plastering and painting. We check the existing roof and ceiling, recommend the right skylight for each room and finish the job neatly so it suits the new interior.
In short: Hustle Installations installs skylights in Melbourne renovations and extensions. Price depends on skylight type and size, existing roof condition, ceiling height, framing changes and access. We aim to respond to enquiries within one business day and offer a free inspection and quote.
Renovating in Melbourne often means working with what is already there: a heritage facade you cannot change, a narrow block that limits new windows, or a roof that has been patched over decades. Skylights solve the light problem without altering walls or street-facing elevations, which is why they are so common in inner-suburb renovations and rear extensions.
We assess the existing roof and ceiling, plan around services and framing, and coordinate with your builder so the skylight goes in before new ceilings are finished. For each room we suggest a skylight type and glass that will brighten it without overheating it in summer. See our skylight installation for renovations page for more on planning, or our main skylight installation page for the full range.
Melbourne renovations bring specific challenges for skylight installation.
Heritage overlays. Many inner suburbs have heritage controls, and skylights visible from the street may need a planning permit. Rear roof planes are often more straightforward.
Narrow blocks. Terraces and semi-detached homes often have no side windows at all, making skylights the main source of extra daylight.
Patched old roofs. Decades of repairs can leave mixed tiles, worn sarking and uneven battens that need attention around a new opening.
Energy upgrades. Major renovations are a good time to choose double-glazed or low-E skylights for Melbourne’s cold winters.
We tailor every Melbourne renovation skylight to the house and the build.
As a general guide, a tubular skylight in a Melbourne renovation costs around $600 to $1,200 installed. Fixed glass skylights are typically around $1,200 to $3,000, and opening, electric or large custom skylights around $3,000 to $6,000+.
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Melbourne renovation programs are tight, and weather can change quickly. We agree on the best stage for the skylight with you or your builder, keep the roof weather-tight at all times and protect the finishes that are already in place.
Our renovation process in Melbourne:
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Our base is on Bayfield Road East in Bayswater North (VIC 3153), in the City of Maroondah in the outer east, and we install renovation skylights across metropolitan Melbourne. We regularly see terrace renovations in Richmond, Prahran and Windsor, period home updates in Malvern, Elsternwick and Caulfield, and post-war home makeovers in Bentleigh, Oakleigh and Burwood.
Travel is around 25 minutes to Doncaster and Glen Waverley, about 45 minutes to the inner south-east and close to an hour to the bayside, depending on traffic. Visit our local pages for skylight installation in Malvern, Elsternwick, Bentleigh and Richmond.
Melbourne renovators often learn the hard way that a skylight is not just a hole in the roof. We hear about skylights placed on the street side of a heritage home without checking permit needs, single-glazed units that drip with condensation every winter, and installers who arrived after the plasterer and left dust through a freshly painted house.
We help you avoid those problems. We consider heritage overlays when choosing positions, recommend glass suited to Melbourne’s climate and coordinate timing with your builder. Old roofs are repaired properly around the new opening, and we finish each skylight so it looks like part of the renovation.
What sets us apart:
We schedule skylights before plastering and painting to avoid rework.
Glass and flashing suit Melbourne's cold winters, hot days and sudden storms.
We consider overlays and favour positions that are less likely to need approval.
Tiles, sarking and battens around the opening are fixed as part of the job.
We coordinate with builders, electricians and plasterers on site.
We protect new and existing finishes and leave the site tidy.
Tell us what you need, where the project is located, and what outcome you want. We ask the right questions, review the scope, and provide a clear quote with no obligation.
We inspect access, openings, levels, existing frames, surrounding finishes, and any site-specific requirements. Accurate measurement helps prevent delays, gaps, and unnecessary rework.
We confirm the installation approach, materials, scheduling, and finish expectations. For Melbourne projects, we can also discuss thermal performance, double glazing, weather sealing, and BAL rating considerations where required or relevant.
Our team installs with care, precision, and safety. We focus on alignment, fixing, glazing, sealing, operation, and clean presentation.
Before we leave, we check the installation, clean the work area, and walk through the finished result. You get a tidy site and a result built to perform.
Yes. We provide skylight installation for renovations across metropolitan Melbourne, from terrace and period home updates in the inner suburbs to post-war makeovers in the south-east. We inspect the existing roof, plan around your build and install and finish each skylight neatly.
As a general guide, tubular skylights cost around $600 to $1,200 installed, fixed glass skylights around $1,200 to $3,000, and opening, electric or large custom skylights about $3,000 to $6,000+. Roof repairs and long shafts can add to this. We quote after a free inspection.
Possibly, especially if the skylight is visible from the street. Requirements vary between councils and properties, so check with your council. Skylights on rear roof planes are often less of an issue, and we can help you choose a suitable position.
Yes. Terraces often have no side windows, so skylights are one of the best ways to bring daylight into hallways, bathrooms and central rooms. We check access, roof condition and framing before recommending a size and type.
Usually after roof and framing work but before plastering, painting and floor finishes. We agree on timing with your builder so the skylight does not delay the program or damage new surfaces.
Single-glazed skylights can lose heat and collect condensation in Melbourne winters. Double-glazed or low-E glass and an insulated shaft reduce heat loss. We recommend options based on the room, orientation and your energy goals.
Yes. Older Melbourne roofs often have brittle tiles, worn sarking or uneven battens. We repair or replace these around the new opening so the skylight is flashed into a sound roof, and we explain any extra work before starting.
A tubular skylight can often be installed in a few hours, and a glass skylight in about a day. Roof repairs or high period ceilings can add time. We confirm the expected timing with your quote.
Yes. We protect floors and finishes, remove offcuts and old roofing materials, and clean the work area before leaving. On renovation sites, we also coordinate with your builder so other trades are not affected.
Call 0499 090 079 or send your suburb, plans and photos of the rooms through the contact form. We aim to respond within one business day and will arrange a free inspection and quote for your renovation.
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