What do sun tunnels & tubular skylights in March involve?
For March 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.
Flat, open landscape in much of the East means roofs take the wind, so upstand and seal details matter more than the brand of glass. In March, as anywhere, sun tunnels & tubular skylights are the usual choice for small internal rooms where a full rooflight will not fit.
March sits about 14 km from Wisbech and 21 km from Ely, and we cover the whole PE15 postcode district and the roads in between.
What you can choose
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Insulated tube sections
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Ventilation adaptor
- Works on pitched and flat roofs
- Low maintenance
Things we check at survey
- Tube runs need insulation in cold lofts to limit condensation
- Light output falls with tube length and bends
Planning and building rules for March
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.
For English homes the energy rules ask for rooflights of 2.2 W/m²K or better and roof windows of 1.4 W/m²K (or WER Band B); most modern double glazed units meet both. Replacing a rooflight or roof window can be self-certified by an installer registered with an authorised competent person scheme; otherwise building control approval is needed.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights prices in March
Guide prices for sun tunnels & tubular skylights in March 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 |
How the job runs
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- 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.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights near March
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Questions about sun tunnels & tubular skylights in March
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.
Rigid or flexible tube?
Rigid tubes carry much more light. Flexible tubes are easier where the loft is cluttered, but lose light faster.
Do you fit sun tunnels & tubular skylights in March?
Yes. We survey and fit sun tunnels & tubular skylights in March and across Cambridgeshire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Is the survey in March free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
