Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Peterhead: what is involved?
For Peterhead homes and buildings we offer sun tunnels & tubular skylights: light pipes that bring daylight to halls and bathrooms with no window. We measure first, specify to the opening and confirm any planning or building-control points before quoting.
Tenements and flats are common in Scottish towns and cities, where rooflights over stairwells and top-floor flats need the owners' and factor's agreement. Sun tunnels & tubular skylights suit small internal rooms where a full rooflight will not fit.
We work across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, including Peterhead, and in neighbouring towns such as Ellon and Fraserburgh. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Specification options
- Insulated tube sections
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Integrated electric light
- Low maintenance
- Small ceiling opening, quick fit
What to check first
- Tube runs need insulation in cold lofts to limit condensation
- Gives light, not a view
Planning and building rules for Peterhead
Planning rules in Scotland differ: rooflights are treated as external alterations under Class 2B, with no permitted development in conservation areas. Flats and tenements are outside householder permitted development, so check with the planning authority first.
Scotland's Technical Handbook (section 6) asks for windows, doors and rooflights in an extension to average 1.4–1.6 W/m²K, with no single unit worse than 3.3 W/m²K. Replacing a rooflight, frame included, does not need a building warrant, but the work must still meet the building standards.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
What do sun tunnels & tubular skylights cost in Peterhead?
The ranges below are typical for straightforward jobs; your fixed price follows a survey of your roof.
| 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 |
The process, step by step
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Common questions
Can it work at night?
Some models include a light fitting in the diffuser.
Can it go through a flat roof?
Yes, with a flat-roof flashing and upstand.
Will it get condensation?
Insulating the tube where it passes through a cold loft prevents most condensation.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Peterhead?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
How do I book a survey in Peterhead?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
