Sun tunnels & tubular skylights for Dunoon: the essentials
For Dunoon 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.
Scottish weather is hard on roofs, so we specify rooflights and roof windows with exposure in mind and fit upstands with generous heights. Typical uses for sun tunnels & tubular skylights include small internal rooms where a full rooflight will not fit.
We work across Argyll and Bute, including Dunoon, and in neighbouring towns such as Gourock and Greenock. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Choices for your Dunoon project
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Integrated electric light
- Ventilation adaptor
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Optional ventilation or lighting kit on some models
- Rigid or flexible tubes for awkward lofts
What to check first
- Gives light, not a view
- Not a substitute for a habitable-room window
Planning and building rules for Dunoon
Scottish householder permitted development (Class 2B, other external alterations) can cover a rooflight that projects no more than 1 metre from the roof, but the right does not apply in conservation areas. 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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
What do sun tunnels & tubular skylights cost in Dunoon?
Guide prices for sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Dunoon are the same as anywhere we work — what changes the price is the job: access, structure, scaffold and finishing.
| 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 |
What happens next
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Dunoon address.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Common questions
Can it work at night?
Some models include a light fitting in the diffuser.
How much light does a sun tunnel give?
A good rigid tunnel on a bright day lights a hallway well. Output depends on tube diameter, length and the number of bends.
Rigid or flexible tube?
Rigid tubes carry much more light. Flexible tubes are easier where the loft is cluttered, but lose light faster.
Is the survey in Dunoon free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Dunoon?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
