Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Bangor, County Down: what is involved?
For Bangor, County Down 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.
Many Northern Irish homes have later flat-roofed kitchen extensions where an old dome can be swapped for glass. Think of sun tunnels & tubular skylights for small internal rooms where a full rooflight will not fit.
Bangor, County Down is the main town we list in County Down; we also cover nearby Newtownards and Carrickfergus.
Specification options
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Integrated electric light
- Insulated tube sections
- Ventilation adaptor
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Low maintenance
- Daylight where no window is possible
Before you order: points to check
- Gives light, not a view
- Not a substitute for a habitable-room window
Do you need permission in Bangor, County Down?
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.
For homes in Northern Ireland, Technical Booklet F1 sets 1.6 W/m²K (or WER Band C) for replacement glazing including rooflights. Extensions follow a 25% glazing allowance in Technical Booklet F1.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Guide prices for Bangor, County Down
The ranges below are typical for straightforward jobs; your fixed price follows a survey of your roof.
| 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
- Tell us what you have. Send the BT19 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Bangor, County Down, 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 Bangor, County Down: questions
Can it work at night?
Some models include a light fitting in the diffuser.
Rigid or flexible tube?
Rigid tubes carry much more light. Flexible tubes are easier where the loft is cluttered, but lose light faster.
Will it get condensation?
Insulating the tube where it passes through a cold loft prevents most condensation.
How do I book a survey in Bangor, County Down?
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 Bangor, County Down?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
