What do sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Lisburn involve?
We handle sun tunnels & tubular skylights across County Antrim, including Lisburn. 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.
Many Northern Irish homes have later flat-roofed kitchen extensions where an old dome can be swapped for glass. Typical uses for sun tunnels & tubular skylights include small internal rooms where a full rooflight will not fit.
Jobs in Lisburn 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.
Specification options
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Insulated tube sections
- Integrated electric light
- Ventilation adaptor
- Small ceiling opening, quick fit
- Daylight where no window is possible
What to check first
- Tube runs need insulation in cold lofts to limit condensation
- Gives light, not a view
Consents for sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Lisburn
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. Listed buildings also need listed building consent from the council.
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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
What do sun tunnels & tubular skylights cost in Lisburn?
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Lisburn, 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 |
How the job runs
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- 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.
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Questions about sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Lisburn
Can it go through a flat roof?
Yes, with a flat-roof flashing and upstand.
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.
Will it get condensation?
Insulating the tube where it passes through a cold loft prevents most condensation.
Will I need planning permission in Lisburn?
Most rooflights on houses in Northern Ireland are permitted development under Class B, but not in a conservation area or on a listed building's curtilage.
Is the survey in Lisburn free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
