Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Wilmslow: what is involved?
We handle sun tunnels & tubular skylights across Cheshire, including Wilmslow. In short: light pipes that bring daylight to halls and bathrooms with no window. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
Converted mills and warehouses in the North West often have large rooflights or glass roofs that need specialist replacement. Sun tunnels & tubular skylights suit small internal rooms where a full rooflight will not fit.
Jobs in Wilmslow are planned around access: whether the roof can be reached from the garden, whether a hoist or crane is needed, and where we can park. We check this when we measure.
Choices for your Wilmslow project
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Integrated electric light
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Ventilation adaptor
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Works on pitched and flat roofs
- Low maintenance
What to check first
- Gives light, not a view
- Not a substitute for a habitable-room window
Consents for sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Wilmslow
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. A rooflight on a side-facing slope must be obscure-glazed, and fixed shut unless the opening part is more than 1.7 m above the floor.
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. 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.
What do sun tunnels & tubular skylights cost in Wilmslow?
Guide prices for sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Wilmslow 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
- Tell us what you have. Send the SK9 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Wilmslow, 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.
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights near Wilmslow
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Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Wilmslow: 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.
Can it work at night?
Some models include a light fitting in the diffuser.
Will it get condensation?
Insulating the tube where it passes through a cold loft prevents most condensation.
Can you work alongside my builder in Wilmslow?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Is the survey in Wilmslow free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
