Sun tunnels & tubular skylights for Aberdeen: the essentials
We handle sun tunnels & tubular skylights across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, including Aberdeen. In short: light pipes that bring daylight to halls and bathrooms with no window. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
Stone villas, cottages and conservation areas across Scotland often call for conservation rooflights in slate roofs. Sun tunnels & tubular skylights suit windowless hallways, landings and bathrooms.
Aberdeen is the main town we list in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire; we also cover nearby Inverurie and Ellon.
Specification options
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Integrated electric light
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Ventilation adaptor
- Low maintenance
- Small ceiling opening, quick fit
What to check first
- Light output falls with tube length and bends
- Not a substitute for a habitable-room window
Planning, building control and Aberdeen
In Scotland most rooflights on houses fall under Class 2B permitted development; in a conservation area, or on a listed building, consent is needed. Flats and tenements are outside householder permitted development, so check with the planning authority first.
Under the Scottish building standards, replacement rooflights should average 1.6 W/m²K or better, and no individual unit should exceed 3.3 W/m²K. Forming a new opening normally involves structural work, so check with the local authority verifier whether a building warrant is needed.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Guide prices for Aberdeen
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Aberdeen, scaffold, a hoist for heavy glass, or a new structural opening can move the figure, which is why we survey first.
| Option | Guide price inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Large rigid tunnel, long run | £1,675 – £2,275 | £1,395 – £1,895 |
| Standard rigid tunnel Typical | £1,315 – £1,795 | £1,095 – £1,495 |
| Compact flexible tunnel | £1,075 – £1,435 | £895 – £1,195 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Tell us what you have. Send the AB10 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Aberdeen, measures and checks structure and access.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
Neighbouring towns
Related work in Aberdeen
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Aberdeen: questions
Will it get condensation?
Insulating the tube where it passes through a cold loft prevents most condensation.
Can it work at night?
Some models include a light fitting in the diffuser.
Rigid or flexible tube?
Rigid tubes carry much more light. Flexible tubes are easier where the loft is cluttered, but lose light faster.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Aberdeen?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Is the survey in Aberdeen free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
