Sun tunnels & tubular skylights for Ely: the essentials
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Ely means light pipes that bring daylight to halls and bathrooms with no window. We cover the CB7 district and the rest of Cambridgeshire, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Barn conversions and timber-framed homes across the East often call for conservation rooflights or bespoke glass. Think of sun tunnels & tubular skylights for small internal rooms where a full rooflight will not fit.
Ely sits about 20 km from Newmarket and 21 km from March, and we cover the whole CB7 postcode district and the roads in between.
What you can choose
- Ventilation adaptor
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Integrated electric light
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Rigid or flexible tubes for awkward lofts
- Works on pitched and flat roofs
What to check first
- Gives light, not a view
- Not a substitute for a habitable-room window
Consents for sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Ely
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.
Under Approved Document L, a rooflight added to an English home must achieve at least 2.2 W/m²K (horizontal plane), and a roof window 1.4 W/m²K or Window Energy Rating Band B. 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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights prices in Ely
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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Tell us what you have. Send the CB7 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- 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.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Common questions
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 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.
Can it go through a flat roof?
Yes, with a flat-roof flashing and upstand.
Is the survey in Ely 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 Ely?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
