Full disclaimer
Everything in this article comes from publicly available information and reflects what we found at the time of writing. Ratings change, accreditations lapse, and crews turn over. Before you hire anyone, including us, request current proof of licensure and insurance, collect at least two written estimates, and get every warranty term in writing.
Yes, Valley Roofing & Exteriors appears on its own list. We are comfortable sharing the page with our competitors because our goal is simple: we want you to hire the contractor who fits your project best.
How did we evaluate Harrisonburg skylight contractors?
Harrisonburg sits in the very heart of the Shenandoah Valley, and the weather here works a skylight hard from every angle. Summer brings intense sun and fast-building thunderstorms that dump rain on roofs in sheets. Winter delivers snow loads, ice, and the freeze-thaw cycling that pries apart any flashing detail that was not sealed correctly the first time. A skylight that performs beautifully in a milder climate may fail within a few seasons here if the installation cuts corners.
Housing stock adds its own challenges. Older homes near downtown and in Harrisonburg’s established neighborhoods often have steep rooflines, aging decking, and framing that does not match modern spacing standards. Newer construction out in Rockingham County tends to be tighter and better insulated, which makes condensation control and proper glazing selection matter even more. In both cases, the difference between a great skylight and a chronic leak is almost always the installer, not the product.
We measured every company on this list against the same six criteria:
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- Years in business
- License and Insurance
- Better Business Bureau (BBB) Rating and Accreditation
- Google Rating
- Warranties and workmanship guarantees
- Established business location and marked vehicles
What does Better Business Bureau (BBB) Accreditation mean?
Better Business Bureau (BBB) accreditation is earned, not given. A contractor has to apply, pass a vetting process, and commit to standards covering truthful advertising, transparent pricing, and good-faith handling of complaints. Keeping the accreditation requires ongoing compliance, so a long accreditation history tells you a business has stayed accountable year after year, not just once.
One caveat: accreditation carries annual dues. Some perfectly good contractors skip it because no customer ever asked them about it. So treat a missing BBB listing as a question to raise, not an automatic disqualifier. But an A+ rating held over many years is a signal worth weighing.
How do skylight warranties actually work?
Skylights are different from most exterior work in one important way: there is a real manufacturer standing behind the product, and the strongest protections are only available through trained installers.
Take VELUX, the most widely installed skylight brand in this region. The product itself carries a manufacturer warranty, but VELUX also offers a 10-year “No Leak” installation warranty, and that coverage depends on the skylight being installed by a contractor who has completed VELUX training and follows the specified flashing system. Hire an untrained crew, and you may give up the most valuable warranty on the table before the first shingle comes off.
The second layer of protection is the contractor’s own workmanship guarantee: a written promise to fix problems caused by the installation itself, such as improper curb construction, bad flashing integration with the surrounding roof, or sealant failures. Ask every contractor what they cover, for how long, and what voids it. It says a lot about the company that cannot answer those three questions in writing.
Who are the best skylight companies in Harrisonburg, VA?
Here is how the leading contractors serving the Harrisonburg area compare across our evaluation criteria.
Cenvar Roofing – Founded in Lynchburg in 2011 and renamed from Lynchburg Roofing in 2019, Cenvar Roofing has grown into one of the largest residential roofing operations in central and western Virginia, with branch locations that include Harrisonburg. The company offers skylight installation alongside full roof replacement and repair, and holds Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor status, one of the more demanding certifications in the industry. If you want the resources and processes of a larger regional company, Cenvar belongs on your shortlist.
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- Years in business: 13
- License and Insurance: ✓
- BBB Rating: A+ accredited since 2016
- Google Rating: 4.9 of 3,125+ reviews
- Warranties and workmanship guarantees: ✓
- Established business location and marked vehicles: ✓
Valley Roofing & Exteriors – Headquartered in Harrisonburg with a second office in Charlottesville, and a third office in Stuarts Draft. Valley Roofing & Exteriors has served Rockingham County and the surrounding Shenandoah Valley since 2004. The company is a certified VELUX installer, which means every skylight and sun tunnel installation qualifies for the VELUX 10-year No Leak warranty in addition to the company’s own workmanship guarantee. Because skylight work lives at the intersection of roofing and carpentry, it helps that Valley Roofing & Exteriors also handles the full exterior: roofing, siding, gutters, windows, doors, decking, and Betterliving sunrooms.
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- Years in business: 22
- License and Insurance: ✓
- BBB Rating: A+ accredited since 2013
- Google Rating: 4.9 of 721+ reviews
- Warranties and workmanship guarantees: ✓
- Established business location and marked vehicles: ✓
Roof Top Services, LLC – Based in Charlottesville and serving counties throughout central Virginia, Roof Top Services has held BBB accreditation since 2001, the longest run of any company on this list. They are a certified VELUX installer with a decade of annual factory training, and they offer the VELUX 10-year No Leak installation warranty on every VELUX product they install. For homeowners on the eastern side of the coverage area, this Class A licensed contractor is a serious option.
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- Years in business: 26
- License and Insurance: ✓
- BBB Rating: A+ accredited since 2001
- Google Rating: 5.0 of 82+ reviews
- Warranties and workmanship guarantees: ✓
- Established business location and marked vehicles: ✓
Baber Enterprises Roofing & More – A family-run contractor based in Staunton, Baber Enterprises has been in business for four decades and serves Harrisonburg, Broadway, Mt. Crawford, Waynesboro, Charlottesville, Lexington, and beyond. Skylights are part of a full roofing and exteriors lineup, and the company’s GAF Master Elite status puts it in a small fraction of roofing contractors nationwide. Forty years of continuous operation in one valley is not something a contractor can fake.
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- Years in business: 40
- License and Insurance: ✓
- BBB Rating: A+ accredited since 2022
- Google Rating: 4.8 of 152+ reviews
- Warranties and workmanship guarantees: ✓
- Established business location and marked vehicles: ✓
Holloway Roofing – Operating out of Weyers Cave, minutes south of Harrisonburg, Holloway Roofing has built a remarkable review profile in about a decade, with customers repeatedly naming crew members for communication and professionalism. The company installs and repairs skylights on shingle, metal, and flat roofs, which matters in a market where metal roofing is increasingly common. A newer company, but one growing on merit.
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- Years in business: 9
- License and Insurance: ✓
- BBB Rating: A+ accredited since 2023
- Google Rating: 5.0 of 1,052+ reviews
- Warranties and workmanship guarantees: ✓
- Established business location and marked vehicles: ✓
| Company | Years in Business | Licensed & Insured | BBB Rating | Google Rating | Warranty |
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| Cenvar Roofing | 13 | ✓ | A+ (since 2016) | 4.9 / 3,125+ reviews | ✓ |
| Valley Roofing & Exteriors | 22 | ✓ | A+ (since 2013) | 4.9 / 721+ reviews | ✓ |
| Roof Top Services, LLC | 26 | ✓ | A+ (since 2001) | 5.0 / 82+ reviews | ✓ |
| Baber Enterprises Roofing & More | 40 | ✓ | A+ (since 2022) | 4.8 / 152+ reviews | ✓ |
| Holloway Roofing | 9 | ✓ | A+ (since 2023) | 5.0 / 1,052+ reviews | ✓ |
Which Harrisonburg, VA skylight company is right for you?
No single contractor is the right answer for every Harrisonburg roof. A century-old farmhouse with original framing needs a different approach than a five-year-old build with engineered trusses, and a fixed skylight over a stairwell is a different project than a venting unit over a kitchen. Weigh manufacturer certification, depth of local experience, and how clearly each company communicates, then decide which combination matters most for your home.
Treat this guide as your starting point. When you sit down with any contractor, including us, insist on written documentation of licensing, insurance, manufacturer certification, and warranty terms. Compare estimates line by line and ask about anything left vague. A trustworthy contractor will welcome those questions.
Valley Roofing & Exteriors has installed skylights across this valley for more than twenty years, and we are confident in what we bring to a project. But the purpose of this article is not to win your job. It is to make sure that whoever ends up on your roof deserves to be there.
Want to see what professionally installed skylights look like in real Valley homes? Visit our skylight page for examples and product options.
And when you are ready to talk about bringing more daylight into your home, contact Valley Roofing & Exteriors. We will give you an honest assessment and a clear, itemized estimate.
