Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Earley: what is involved?
Thinking about sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Earley? The short answer: light pipes that bring daylight to halls and bathrooms with no window. The longer answer depends on your roof, which is why we survey before we price.
Across the South East, single-storey kitchen extensions on 1930s semis and post-war detached houses are where most flat rooflights and lanterns go. Sun tunnels & tubular skylights suit windowless hallways, landings and bathrooms.
Earley is around 5 km from Reading, and we survey and fit throughout that part of Berkshire, including the RG6 district.
Specification options
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Insulated tube sections
- Integrated electric light
- Ventilation adaptor
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Optional ventilation or lighting kit on some models
- Rigid or flexible tubes for awkward lofts
What to check first
- Not a substitute for a habitable-room window
- Light output falls with tube length and bends
Planning, building control and Earley
English householder permitted development (Class C) normally covers rooflights that stand no more than 0.15 m proud of the roof plane and stay below the highest part of the roof. Listed buildings need listed building consent, flats have no householder permitted development rights, and an Article 4 direction can remove the rights in some conservation areas.
Building Regulations Approved Document L sets a limiting U-value of 2.2 W/m²K for new or replacement rooflights in existing homes, measured in the horizontal plane; roof windows need 1.4 W/m²K or a Band B energy rating. In an extension, glazing including rooflights is normally limited to 25% of the new floor area plus any windows or doors the extension covers, unless a whole-house calculation shows otherwise.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
What do sun tunnels & tubular skylights cost in Earley?
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Earley, as elsewhere, making good inside and access equipment are the main variables.
| 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 Earley address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Earley, measures and checks structure and access.
- 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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Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Earley: 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.
Do sun tunnels need planning permission?
Usually not on a house, provided the dome does not project too far and the property is not listed. Check if you live in a conservation area or a flat.
How do I book a survey in Earley?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Earley?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
