Sun tunnels & tubular skylights for Montrose: the essentials
We handle sun tunnels & tubular skylights across Dundee and Angus, including Montrose. In short: light pipes that bring daylight to halls and bathrooms with no window. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
Short winter days in Scotland make every square metre of overhead glass count, so rooflight sizing matters. Typical uses for sun tunnels & tubular skylights include windowless hallways, landings and bathrooms.
We work across Dundee and Angus, including Montrose, and in neighbouring towns such as Brechin and Arbroath. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Specification options
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Ventilation adaptor
- Integrated electric light
- Works on pitched and flat roofs
- 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 Montrose
In Scotland most rooflights on houses fall under Class 2B permitted development; in a conservation area, or on a listed building, consent is needed. Flats and tenements are outside householder permitted development, so check with the planning authority first.
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 Montrose?
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Montrose, 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.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
Neighbouring towns
Related work in Montrose
Common questions
Can it go through a flat roof?
Yes, with a flat-roof flashing and upstand.
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.
Can you work alongside my builder in Montrose?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Do you fit sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Montrose?
Yes. We survey and fit sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Montrose and across Dundee and Angus. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
