What do sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Dundee involve?
For Dundee homes and buildings we offer sun tunnels & tubular skylights: light pipes that bring daylight to halls and bathrooms with no window. We measure first, specify to the opening and confirm any planning or building-control points before quoting.
Short winter days in Scotland make every square metre of overhead glass count, so rooflight sizing matters. In Dundee, as anywhere, sun tunnels & tubular skylights are the usual choice for small internal rooms where a full rooflight will not fit.
We cover all of Dundee and the DD1 district, and nearby Carnoustie and Cupar.
What you can choose
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Insulated tube sections
- Integrated electric light
- Daylight where no window is possible
- Optional ventilation or lighting kit on some models
What to check first
- Not a substitute for a habitable-room window
- Gives light, not a view
Planning, building control and Dundee
Scottish householder permitted development (Class 2B, other external alterations) can cover a rooflight that projects no more than 1 metre from the roof, but the right does not apply in conservation areas. Listed buildings need listed building consent where the work affects their character.
Scottish energy standards for glazing, including rooflights, use an area-weighted average of 1.4–1.6 W/m²K in extensions, so most modern units comply comfortably. Forming a new opening normally involves structural work, so check with the local authority verifier whether a building warrant is needed.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
What do sun tunnels & tubular skylights cost in Dundee?
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Dundee, 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
- Tell us what you have. Send the DD1 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- 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.
Neighbouring towns
Related work in Dundee
Common questions
Will it get condensation?
Insulating the tube where it passes through a cold loft prevents most condensation.
Can it go through a flat roof?
Yes, with a flat-roof flashing and upstand.
Can it work at night?
Some models include a light fitting in the diffuser.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Dundee?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
How do I book a survey in Dundee?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
