Completed Central Skylights project
Skylight Installation in Heathmont, VIC
A VELUX FS M04 fixed skylight was supplied and installed above the kitchen of this Heathmont home, creating a direct source of daylight through the tiled roof. The project included matched EDW flashing, structural framing and a plastered shaft prepared for the customer’s final painting.
A genuine Heathmont installation, documented with real project photos.
Local project overview
Bringing useful overhead daylight into a Heathmont kitchen
This skylight installation in Heathmont focused on a practical problem: improving daylight in a kitchen where the ceiling area offered a clear opportunity to bring natural light from above. The position was marked before work began so the new opening could be coordinated with the room layout and existing ceiling fittings.
A VELUX FS fixed skylight was selected because the project called for daylight rather than an opening unit. The M04 size provides a generous glazed area without overwhelming the proportions of the kitchen ceiling.
Project summary
Heathmont job details
Only the suburb and relevant technical scope are shown on this public project page.
- Job number
- 56911
- Location
- Heathmont, VIC 3135
- Job type
- Supply and install
- Room
- Kitchen
- Quantity
- 1 skylight
- Skylight model
- VELUX FS M04 2004AD
- Skylight size
- 780 × 980 mm
- Roof system
- Pitched tiled roof
- Flashing
- VELUX EDW M04 0000A
- Install date
- 1 July 2026
Before and after
From a marked ceiling position to a finished skylight shaft
The before and completed photos were taken from different positions, so they are presented side by side without an artificial comparison slider.
Product details
VELUX FS M04 fixed skylight for a pitched tiled roof
The skylight, flashing and installation scope were matched to this single-storey Heathmont home.
VELUX FS M04
A fixed pitched-roof skylight chosen to bring clear natural light into the kitchen without an opening function.
Explore VELUX FS skylights →780 × 980 mm
The M04 format offers a useful glazed area while remaining well proportioned for the ceiling position and room.
Browse the VELUX shop →EDW M04 flashing
Model-matched EDW flashing integrated the skylight with the existing pitched tiled roof.
View VELUX EDW flashing →Framed plaster shaft
The internal opening was framed, plastered and sanded to create a neat transition from roof glazing to ceiling.
View installation services →Installation details
A complete single-storey supply-and-install scope
The work combined the roof installation with the internal shaft construction, helping the project move from product selection to a plastered ceiling opening through one coordinated scope.
- confirming the kitchen position before cutting
- forming and structurally framing the roof and ceiling opening
- installing one VELUX FS M04 fixed skylight
- fitting the matching EDW M04 flashing to the tiled roof
- framing a shaft through a roof cavity of up to 600 mm
- plastering and sanding the shaft ready for customer painting
Roof and flashing
EDW flashing integrated with the existing roof tiles
The M04 skylight was installed on the pitched tiled roof with a matching VELUX EDW M04 flashing kit. The roof photos show the lower pleated apron dressed to the tile profile and the side pieces fitted around the skylight frame.
Matching the flashing to the skylight size and roof covering is a key part of a correct installation. Customers with similar roofs can compare skylight options for tiled roofs.
Installation process
Opening preparation and structural framing
The clearest process image is included to show the roof opening and new framing without publishing private room plans or unnecessary site details.
What the process photo shows
Preparation before the unit and flashing were completed
The image records the structural opening from roof level. It shows why accurate set-out matters: the skylight size, framing, roof battens and tile layout all need to be coordinated before the final roof system is closed in.
Dark roof-space photos, images showing unrelated private areas and repeated technical shots were deliberately excluded from the public gallery.
Roof and flashing gallery
From the selected roof position to the installed VELUX unit
These photos show the planned location and the completed roof-level result with model-matched flashing.
Completed interior
A clear view of the sky and surrounding trees
The completed photos show the finished skylight from several angles and the plastered shaft before final customer painting.
Why this job matters
A modest skylight can make a meaningful difference to a working room
Kitchens are used throughout the day, so daylight quality matters. In this home, the M04 opening provides a new source of light from above without taking wall space away from cabinetry, windows or storage.
The result also demonstrates the value of treating the roof product, flashing, structural opening and interior shaft as one installation rather than separate disconnected tasks.
Products and services used
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Local service area
Skylight installation near Heathmont
Central Skylights provides product advice and installation across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, including Heathmont and surrounding areas.
Frequently asked questions
Heathmont skylight installation questions
What skylight was installed on this Heathmont project?
One VELUX FS M04 2004AD fixed skylight was supplied and installed. The unit measures 780 × 980 mm and was specified for the kitchen.
Why was a fixed skylight used in the kitchen?
The main goal was to increase natural light. A fixed FS model provides overhead glazing without the extra opening components required for ventilation.
What flashing was used on the roof?
A VELUX EDW M04 0000A flashing kit was matched to the M04 skylight and the existing pitched tiled roof.
What was included in the installation scope?
The scope included skylight supply, single-storey roof installation, matched flashing, framing through a roof cavity of up to 600 mm, plastering and sanding of the shaft.
Was painting included?
No. The shaft was plastered and sanded, with final painting left for the customer as specified for this project.
How can I compare costs for a similar Heathmont job?
Every roof and ceiling is different. Start with the Melbourne skylight installation cost guide, then send room, ceiling and roof photos for a project-specific quote.
Planning a skylight in Heathmont?
Get practical advice based on your room, ceiling and roof
Send Central Skylights a few photos and explain where you want more daylight. The team can help narrow down the right product, size, flashing and installation pathway.