Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Consett: what is involved?
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Consett means light pipes that bring daylight to halls and bathrooms with no window. We cover the DH8 district and the rest of Durham, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Stone villages inland in the North East can have conservation areas where low-profile rooflights are preferred. In Consett, as anywhere, sun tunnels & tubular skylights are the usual choice for small internal rooms where a full rooflight will not fit.
Neighbouring towns include Stanley (9 km) and Newburn (16 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
What you can choose
- Ventilation adaptor
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Integrated electric light
- Insulated tube sections
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Optional ventilation or lighting kit on some models
- Works on pitched and flat roofs
Before you order: points to check
- Gives light, not a view
- Not a substitute for a habitable-room window
Planning and building rules for Consett
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. Listed buildings need listed building consent, flats have no householder permitted development rights, and an Article 4 direction can remove the rights in some conservation areas.
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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights prices in Consett
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Consett, 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.
- 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.
Neighbouring towns
Other services in Consett
Common questions
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.
Can it go through a flat roof?
Yes, with a flat-roof flashing and upstand.
How do I book a survey in Consett?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Can you work alongside my builder in Consett?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
