Sun tunnels & tubular skylights for Ballymena: the essentials
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Ballymena means light pipes that bring daylight to halls and bathrooms with no window. We cover the BT42 district and the rest of County Antrim, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Many Northern Irish homes have later flat-roofed kitchen extensions where an old dome can be swapped for glass. In Ballymena, as anywhere, sun tunnels & tubular skylights are the usual choice for small internal rooms where a full rooflight will not fit.
Ballymena is around 37 km from Belfast, and we survey and fit throughout that part of County Antrim, including the BT42 district.
What you can choose
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Integrated electric light
- Ventilation adaptor
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Insulated tube sections
- Works on pitched and flat roofs
- Small ceiling opening, quick fit
Things we check at survey
- Not a substitute for a habitable-room window
- Tube runs need insulation in cold lofts to limit condensation
Consents for sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Ballymena
Northern Ireland's householder permitted development allows rooflights within limits — no more than 15 cm projection on road-facing slopes and a 0.5 m margin from ridge, eaves and party walls. A side-facing window within 15 m of a neighbouring boundary must be obscure-glazed, and non-opening unless the opening part is more than 1.7 m above the floor.
Technical Booklet F1 (2022) asks for replacement windows and rooflights in existing homes to reach WER Band C or a U-value of 1.6 W/m²K, assessed in the vertical position. Extensions follow a 25% glazing allowance in Technical Booklet F1.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
What do sun tunnels & tubular skylights cost in Ballymena?
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Ballymena, scaffold, a hoist for heavy glass, or a new structural opening can move the figure, which is why we survey first.
| 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.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Ballymena, measures and checks structure and access.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Ballymena: questions
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 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 you work alongside my builder in Ballymena?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Ballymena?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
