What do sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Craigavon involve?
Thinking about sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Craigavon? The short answer: light pipes that bring daylight to halls and bathrooms with no window. The longer answer depends on your roof, which is why we survey before we price.
Conservation areas and listed buildings in Northern Ireland are excluded from householder permitted development, so we check before quoting. Think of sun tunnels & tubular skylights for windowless hallways, landings and bathrooms.
We cover all of Craigavon and the BT62 district, and nearby Lurgan and Portadown.
Options we can specify in Craigavon
- Insulated tube sections
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Integrated electric light
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Daylight where no window is possible
- Optional ventilation or lighting kit on some models
Before you order: points to check
- Light output falls with tube length and bends
- Not a substitute for a habitable-room window
Consents for sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Craigavon
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. Listed buildings also need listed building consent from the council.
Northern Ireland's energy rules assess rooflight U-values in the vertical position — unlike England and Wales — and expect 1.6 W/m²K or Band C for replacements. Extensions follow a 25% glazing allowance in Technical Booklet F1.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights prices in Craigavon
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Craigavon, 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 Craigavon, measures and checks structure and access.
- 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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Questions about sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Craigavon
Can it go through a flat roof?
Yes, with a flat-roof flashing and upstand.
Will it get condensation?
Insulating the tube where it passes through a cold loft prevents most condensation.
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 do I book a survey in Craigavon?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Craigavon?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
