Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Enniskillen: what is involved?
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Enniskillen means light pipes that bring daylight to halls and bathrooms with no window. We cover the BT74 district and the rest of County Fermanagh, 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. Think of sun tunnels & tubular skylights for small internal rooms where a full rooflight will not fit.
Enniskillen is the main town we list in County Fermanagh; we also cover nearby Omagh and Strabane.
Specification options
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Integrated electric light
- Insulated tube sections
- Ventilation adaptor
- Rigid or flexible tubes for awkward lofts
- Low maintenance
Things we check at survey
- Not a substitute for a habitable-room window
- Light output falls with tube length and bends
Planning and building rules for Enniskillen
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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Guide prices for Enniskillen
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Enniskillen, 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 |
The process, step by step
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Questions about sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Enniskillen
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 work at night?
Some models include a light fitting in the diffuser.
Can it go through a flat roof?
Yes, with a flat-roof flashing and upstand.
Will I need planning permission in Enniskillen?
In Northern Ireland, roof alterations come under Class B of the 2015 order: a rooflight facing a road must not project more than 15 cm and must sit at least 0.5 m from the ridge, eaves, verge and party wall.
Is the survey in Enniskillen free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
