How we approach sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Christchurch
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Christchurch means light pipes that bring daylight to halls and bathrooms with no window. We cover the BH23 district and the rest of Dorset, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Holiday lets and second homes across the South West often want roof windows with blinds and remote opening for when the house is empty. Think of sun tunnels & tubular skylights for windowless hallways, landings and bathrooms.
Jobs in Christchurch 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.
Options we can specify in Christchurch
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Integrated electric light
- Ventilation adaptor
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Insulated tube sections
- Optional ventilation or lighting kit on some models
- Small ceiling opening, quick fit
Things we check at survey
- Gives light, not a view
- Not a substitute for a habitable-room window
Do you need permission in Christchurch?
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. In an extension, glazing including rooflights is normally limited to 25% of the new floor area plus any windows or doors the extension covers, unless a whole-house calculation shows otherwise.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Guide prices for Christchurch
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Christchurch, 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Christchurch, measures and checks structure and access.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Christchurch: questions
Can it work at night?
Some models include a light fitting in the diffuser.
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.
Rigid or flexible tube?
Rigid tubes carry much more light. Flexible tubes are easier where the loft is cluttered, but lose light faster.
Is the survey in Christchurch free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Can you work alongside my builder in Christchurch?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
