Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Long Eaton: what is involved?
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Long Eaton means light pipes that bring daylight to halls and bathrooms with no window. We cover the NG10 district and the rest of Derbyshire, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Bungalows are common across parts of the Midlands, and sun tunnels or roof windows are a quick way to brighten internal hallways. Sun tunnels & tubular skylights suit windowless hallways, landings and bathrooms.
Long Eaton sits about 8 km from Ilkeston and 10 km from Nottingham, and we cover the whole NG10 postcode district and the roads in between.
Choices for your Long Eaton project
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Ventilation adaptor
- Integrated electric light
- Works on pitched and flat roofs
- Low maintenance
Things we check at survey
- Light output falls with tube length and bends
- Tube runs need insulation in cold lofts to limit condensation
Planning and building rules for Long Eaton
English householder permitted development (Class C) normally covers rooflights that stand no more than 0.15 m proud of the roof plane and stay below the highest part of the roof. A rooflight on a side-facing slope must be obscure-glazed, and fixed shut unless the opening part is more than 1.7 m above the floor.
Under Approved Document L, a rooflight added to an English home must achieve at least 2.2 W/m²K (horizontal plane), and a roof window 1.4 W/m²K or Window Energy Rating Band B. The Future Homes and Buildings Standards, published in March 2026, apply from 24 March 2027 and keep the 2.2 W/m²K limit for rooflights.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
What do sun tunnels & tubular skylights cost in Long Eaton?
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Long Eaton, 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 |
What happens next
- 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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Common questions
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.
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.
Will I need planning permission in Long Eaton?
Most rooflights on English houses do not need planning permission, provided they keep within 150 mm of the roof surface and below the ridge line.
Can you work alongside my builder in Long Eaton?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
