How we approach sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Newtownards
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Newtownards means light pipes that bring daylight to halls and bathrooms with no window. We cover the BT22 district and the rest of County Down, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Northern Ireland has a mix of terraces, bungalows and rural farmhouses, and rooflights are a common upgrade when extending. Typical uses for sun tunnels & tubular skylights include small internal rooms where a full rooflight will not fit.
Jobs in Newtownards 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
- Integrated electric light
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Ventilation adaptor
- Insulated tube sections
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Daylight where no window is possible
- Small ceiling opening, quick fit
What to check first
- Not a substitute for a habitable-room window
- Gives light, not a view
Planning and building rules for Newtownards
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.
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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
What do sun tunnels & tubular skylights cost in Newtownards?
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Newtownards, 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- 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.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Common 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.
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 it go through a flat roof?
Yes, with a flat-roof flashing and upstand.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Newtownards?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Do you fit sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Newtownards?
Yes. We survey and fit sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Newtownards and across County Down. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
