Skylights Unlimited Inc

Skylight Installation & Repair
Markham ON L3R 5J6
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Marylin
Marylin
1 review North York, ON
10/10

Installation of skylight, blind & interior work

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Our old skylight was leaking and caused some damage inside our home. The quality and the skill of the workmanship was apparent from the first meeting with the owner Denis to the final stages of the work of the installation. It was a quality installation (caulking and painting , insulation, new fan, greater energy efficiency). The work was carried out with care, in a timely manner and respectful of our home and schedules.

We are happy customers!

Marilyn and Marty

Approximate cost of services:
$6,000.00
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Company Response

Hi Marilyn, thanks for the review. We’re always pleased when we have happy customers like you who value our quality care, service and all things to do with the installation. It’s a shame that your old skylight leaked and caused damage to your home, but we’re glad we could help repair it to make it good as new again. And now, with the higher energy efficient glass, you will notice a big difference in the temperature of your home. Warm Regards, Sarah

Marcia in Casa Loma
Marcia in Casa Loma
3 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Replacement of four skylights

We had Skylights Unlimited fix our leaking Skylights earlier this month, and it was a great pleasure to have their services. They were prompt, reasonable, and did a superb job - using the best of materials - on all of our needed repairs. What impressed us the most was their flexibility and their willingness to make other smaller repairs that also needed to be done, without ever pushing the matter - being only interested in doing what had to be done to finish the job properly. In particular, they included plastering damaged walls(at small extra cost) , which many roofing/skylight companies do not bother to do.
I would give them the highest rating.

Marcia from Casa Loma

Approximate cost of services:
$4,500.00
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Thank you so much for your feedback on your experience with Skylights Unlimited, Marcia. We’re happy to have provided you with superior service & products. We like to be able to provide some interior work if possible, as we know this saves the client a lot of time and money trying to find a separate contractor to do the work. We truly want the client to be 100% happy with the job so we go to any lengths needed to achieve that result! All the best to you and your husband, Sarah

Jeremy Smith in Toronto
Jeremy Smith in Toronto
3 reviews TORONTO, ON
10/10

Replaced Skylight

Very impressed with Skylights Unlimited - they were quick, gave my a reasonable quote and scheduled the work in a short window of time. Even when there were problems found with the previous skylight install (they hadn't properly framed it), they were able to repair the (pretty serious) problem at only a small extra cost.

Approximate cost of services:
$2,300.00
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Company Response

Hi Jeremy, glad to hear that you were impressed with us. Yes, the previous installers had framed the skylight incorrectly, causing damage to the wood around the skylight which we only detected once the singles were removed. We try our best to avoid additional costs once a contract is agreed upon, but sometimes a case like this comes up where extra work must be done to insure that you don’t have any more problems in the future. At this, we do our best to keep our prices down, but still keep the high level of quality service we’re known for. Warm Regards, Sarah

David in North york
David in North york
2 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Skylight Replacement

I had a six year old 4x4 acrylic skylight from Artistic Domes that developed a four foot crack. After talking to the company and getting nowhere, since it was past the five year warranty, I decided to replace it with a Velux . I called Skylights Unlimited after finding their name on the Velux.ca website and Denis came by my house a few days later to give me a quote. He was a great to deal with, I felt he answered questions honestly and the quote was reasonable.

I decided to go ahead and the install was done by the next week. The final result looked great and the install was clean. Their crew was courteous and showed up on time. Over all I was very pleased and will be calling them when my other acrylic skylight eventually fails.

Approximate cost of services:
$1,200.00
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Company Response

Hi David, We’re glad to hear that you’re happy with your new Velux skylight and our services. Another plus with Velux is that you get a 10 year warranty for parts/labour and a 20 year warranty on the glass! We look forward to hearing from you in the future. All the best, Sarah

Walther
Walther
3 reviews Toronto, ON
8/10

Skylight replacement

Had an extremely low quality skylight installed by the original builder that let in great light, but did nothing to prevent the heat from coming in as well. So we went with an electric open energy efficient Velux and we couldn't be happier with the impact it has had on the heat coming into the house. Plus with the rain sensor, there are no worries about making sure we close it before leaving for the day.

However, after having the skylight installed and electric hookup completed in early June, it was discovered that the integrated shade was not functioning / installed incorrectly. I'm not sure why Skylights Unlimited didn't come out themselves to investigate / resolve the problem, but instead I was directed to contact Velux customer service.
After 5 weeks of having to call customer support each week, the issue has still had no action taken to resolve it. Being told 'We will be out there next week for sure' is just adding to the frustration and disappointed.

If this issue had been handled with a minimum of professionalism 5 weeks ago, it would have been an easy 10 ranking. But instead I have to provide a very dissatisfied ranking until someone actually addresses this problem.

UPDATE
Seems that after posting this message, I received a few calls from Velux and Skylights Unlimited to address my problem. Had representatives from Velux come to the house, and in 15 minutes that had re-aligned the shade so it was installed and working correctly. Have everything working as it should have and am enjoying the ability to block out that bright early morning sunlight.
Upgraded my ranking score as originally said, I was very happy with the skylight, it was the customer service experience issue to address the shade that was unacceptable (Shouldn't take over 5 weeks to finally get someone to come to the house to fix a problem that ultimately only needed 15mins to address)

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Approximate cost of services:
$3,000.00
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Company Response

Hi BW, thanks for your feedback. We had tested the blind before leaving your home on the original install date and it was working without any problems. Also, once we heard that there was an issue with it we did, in fact come by to assess the problem with your blind when we were doing your neighbour’s job, but there was nothing we could do at the time. We contacted Velux about it several times and as it was a product issue, it was something that they needed to fix themselves. We’re sorry it took so long that it took someone from Velux to come out to fix the blind, as they have a stellar reputation and they’re usually quite good at keeping warranties & following through with repairs quickly. We will keep this incident in mind when dealing with all clients as we want to give each and every client the best work & service possible. Usually people are quite impressed with our level of customer service, but we take this review seriously and will work at improving. We’re glad to hear that you’re pleased with the skylight and the difference in temperature it has made on your home. Take care, Sarah

Philip in Thornhill
Philip in Thornhill
1 review THORNHILL, ON
10/10

Replacement of Skylight

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So far, I am pleased with the skylight that Skylights Unlimited installed. Despite the heavy rainfalls last spring season, I don't see any leakage. It does give me peace of mind, whenever a storm comes.

Approximate cost of services:
$1,100.00
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Hi Philip, it’s nice to hear that even after a year you’re happy with the work we did and feel assured that your home will remain leak-free. Peace of mind is an important thing to have when it comes to your home! Take care & thanks for the review. Sarah

Jacques in Runnymede
Jacques in Runnymede
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Installation of Venting Skylight & Solar Black Out Blind

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I am very pleased with my skylight. I am sure to save on energy costs as the top floor is now cooler. The service was excellent, on time and courteous.

Approximate cost of services:
$2,200.00
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Hi Jacques, thanks for the review. We’re happy to hear that you’re pleased with our service and that your home is cooler. You certainly will save on the energy bill now! Take care, Sarah

Sunita in Bedford Park
Sunita in Bedford Park
3 reviews TORONTO, ON
10/10

Replacement of 2 skylights & repair of damaged interior

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We asked Skylights Unlimited to give us a quote to replace two damaged/leaky skylights. We had seen the company working on a neighbour's skylights, and the neighbour was happy with their services. Owner Denis Charron came promptly to give a quote. His explanation of the work required was remarkably clear and detailed. The work itself was done in a timely manner, workers were unobtrusive, cleaned up at the end.
Denis Charron had told me that the new skylights would reduce the heat gain on the top floor of the house. Indeed, he is correct, we are pleasantly surprised at how much cooler the top floor of the house is even on a hot day. Denis' prediction about our AC working better after the new skylights now has come true!

Approximate cost of services:
$3,600.00
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Thanks for your feedback, Sunita. We know that it can sometimes be confusing/overwhelming for someone to decide on which skylight to get and which company to go with. That’s why we like to be as clear and concise as possible when giving a quote and explaining a job. Our clients say time and time again “now my AC works upstairs,” but hearing this never gets old! With this great information, now other homeowners will have some help in making the right choice for their skylight needs. All the best, Sarah

Linda in Greek Town
Linda in Greek Town
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Installation of one fixed and one venting skylight & solar black out blinds

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It's been about a year since we had our new skylights installed by Skylights Unlimited, and my only regret is that we did not do it sooner! Instead of two leaky old "bubble"-style skylights that acted as a magnifying glass on the third floor of our townhouse, making it uninhabitable all summer, we now have two good-looking, watertight insulated skylights with blinds that make our upstairs room usable all year round. The difference in temperature is amazing. Even better, one of the skylights opens to let in fresh air. And I just love the remote-control blind. It's a joy to sit and read under the skylights now, rain or shine.
The Skylights Unlimited team made the whole experience painless from start to finish, from the initial estimate through to the installation and cleanup. They were friendly, efficient and their work was immaculate. They know their product and make it clear why it's an excellent value. I highly recommend them as the go-to choice for skylights.

Approximate cost of services:
$3,700.00
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Good Morning Linda, It’s so great to hear how much you’re enjoying your skylights after having them for a year. You are the perfect example of someone being able to really feel the difference in their homes after getting Velux energy efficient skylights installed. We always say there will be a noticeable difference in temperature in both the summer and the winter, but seeing is believing! You’re also proof that while it might be more expensive to go with a venting skylight and blinds, it’s well worth it in the end. Glad to hear that the whole experience was painless for you. We do our best to make it that way for each client, but it’s always nice to hear. Enjoy the rest of the summer! Sarah

jennifer in the gta
jennifer in the gta
26 reviews Whitchurch Stouffville, ON
3/10

Replacement Skylights

We had skylights installed just when the company started and they were great although when we had the roof done shortly after they leaked. The roofers blamed the Skylights and the Skylight company blamed the roofers therefore they leaked for awhile.

Eventually we had them replaced by the same company. It was obvious circumstances had changed with the company as work was outsourced the skylights were basically placed where the existing ones had been without bothering to make it look nice. Also none of the differences in the product were explained as they are now glass the look dirty all the time, the rain is loud and because they are flat the quality of light is inferior. If you have a bubble skylights don't get rid of them..in my opinion they are superior to the glass flat skylights. BUT they don't leak..that was truly horrible.

All in all there was minimal attention to detail and no personal service only weeks after installation they called us to find out if we wanted to replace our skylights. I think they were drumming up business from old lists of customers. We have cracks appearing and when we called they said to just fill it in with a little crack filler. Nice.

Approximate cost of services:
$6,000.00
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Hi Jennifer, thanks for your feedback. Yes, we installed your dome skylights back in ’88. Unfortunately there are cases when a roof gets redone by another company and care isn’t taken around the skylights, which results in a leak. You said yourself that you didn’t have a leak until the skylight was touched by the roofers, so that’s an indication to me that it wasn’t our installation issue. We’re not sure why you think that we use subcontractors. We have never used subcontractors in the 23 years that we’ve been in business. All of our crews are highly experienced in skylight installation and repair and they work for us- no one else. As for how you feel about the look of the Low E3 glass skylights vs. the acrylic domed skylights is your opinion. You are honestly the only person we have ever had complain about the glass skylights! We have many reviews which attest to the superior quality of the glass skylights. Not only do people like the look of them, but they always comment on how cooler their house is in the summer and warmer it is in the winter because of the energy efficient glass. We’re sorry that you don’t feel the same way. Denis always goes into great detail to explain the differences of the two kinds of skylights to insure that the client understands and has all of their questions answered, so we find your comment about this surprising. Again, there are numerous reviews by other clients on here raving about Denis and his attention to detail, taking the time to discuss every aspect of the product, installation procedures, care that we take in cleaning up and providing superior service. As you said yourself, the skylights don’t leak, so perhaps you can admit that it must have been the reroofing that disrupted the first installation, causing the leak. In the rare case that a client of ours has a leak, we will repair it because it is under warranty. As far as cold calling to drum-up business, we don’t do that. In fact- you called us! There must be some confusion with the crack issue, as this would be under warranty by the manufacturer so we would never tell you to put crack filler or anything over the glass. We have tried to contact you to get his product issue sorted out, but haven't heard back from you. Please give us a call to discuss. Warm Regards, Sarah

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More about Skylights Unlimited Inc

Skylights Unlimited is a premium renovation, skylight installation and repair group serving the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) since 1988. Over 30 years experience designing and building Attic and loft conversions, cathedral (sloping) ceilings and installing/ repairing skylights - Residential and Commercial. Our expert staff can create a spectacular lighting and renovation solution for you …

CATEGORIES
Skylight Installation & Repair and Sunrooms, Solariums & Greenhouses
PRODUCTS
- Skylights (all types) - Sun Tunnel (Pitched Rigid Tunnel, Low Profile Rigid, Flat Glass Sun Tunnel) - Skylight Blinds (Blackout Blinds, Light Filtering Blinds, Exterior Heatblock Awning, Venetian Blinds) - Roof Windows (Pivoting Roof Window, Top Hinged Roof Window, Balcony Roof Window)
SERVICES
- Repair - Installation (residential/commercial) - Replacement
BRANDS
Velux Slimlite Columbia
SPECIALITIES
Attic and loft conversions. Cathedral (sloping) ceilings. Custom lighting solutions, commercial installs & repairs with skylights.
WEBSITE
http://www.skylightsunlimited.ca
YEAR ESTABLISHED
1988
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
10
RETURN POLICY
We have one of the highest gurantees in the industry. 10 year guarantee on materials and labour. 10
PAYMENT METHOD
Cheque, Visa, Master Card
LICENSES
Renovator business licence. WSIB Coverage. $2 million liability insurance.
MEMBERSHIPS
BILD, Renomark, BBB, Markham Board of Trade
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Yes
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
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