--- title: Can You Install Skylights on a Metal Roof? description: Do you have a metal roof and want a skylight to add more natural light? If so, you're probably wondering if you can even add a skylight to your metal roof. In this video, we'll break down if you can add a skylight to your metal roof and how much it costs to install a skylight on top of a metal roof. image: https://www.billraganroofing.com/hubfs/SkylightsonMetalRoofThumbnail.jpg --- [Skip to main content](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/skylight-metal-roof#maincontent) - Follow Us - [ Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/billraganroofingnashville/) - [ LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/bill-ragan-roofing-company) [«  View All Posts](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog) [Skylights](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/topic/skylights) | [Metal Roof](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/topic/metal-roof) | [Video](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/topic/video) # Can You Install Skylights on a Metal Roof? 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Do you want to add more natural light to a room that's below a metal roof? If so, you're probably wondering if you can add a skylight on your metal roof. In this quick tip video, we give you the answer to this question and an idea of how much it costs in under 60 seconds. After watching this video, don't forget to watch our [What You Need to Know About Skylights](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSpIkxPlz2E) video for a more in depth look at skylights.  [![roofing contractor questions checklist](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3406853/86214085-ef4a-4bd3-9033-10c5566661a8.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3406853/86214085-ef4a-4bd3-9033-10c5566661a8) #### Table Of Contents ## Related Articles [### 4 Best Skylight Installation Companies in Nashville, TN December 19th, 2025|3 min read ](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/best-skylight-installation-companies-nashville-tennessee) [### How Much Does It Cost to Install a Skylight in 2026? 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