What do sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Dungannon involve?
Thinking about sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Dungannon? 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.
Bungalows are widespread in Northern Ireland, and sun tunnels or roof windows are an easy way to brighten internal hallways. In Dungannon, as anywhere, sun tunnels & tubular skylights are the usual choice for small internal rooms where a full rooflight will not fit.
Dungannon is around 36 km from Omagh, and we survey and fit throughout that part of County Tyrone, including the BT70 district.
What you can choose
- Insulated tube sections
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Integrated electric light
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Ventilation adaptor
- Small ceiling opening, quick fit
- Rigid or flexible tubes for awkward lofts
What to check first
- Not a substitute for a habitable-room window
- Light output falls with tube length and bends
Planning and building rules for Dungannon
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 Dungannon
Guide prices for sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Dungannon are the same as anywhere we work — what changes the price is the job: access, structure, scaffold and finishing.
| 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 BT70 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Dungannon, measures and checks structure and access.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Questions about sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Dungannon
Can it work at night?
Some models include a light fitting in the diffuser.
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.
Do you fit sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Dungannon?
Yes. We survey and fit sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Dungannon and across County Tyrone. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Dungannon?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
