What do sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Seaham involve?
Our sun tunnels & tubular skylights service in Seaham covers light pipes that bring daylight to halls and bathrooms with no window. Every job starts with a survey of the opening, the roof covering and the room below, and a fixed written price.
Older flat-roofed extensions in the North East are often due a new roof covering — the right time to upgrade the rooflight too. Sun tunnels & tubular skylights suit windowless hallways, landings and bathrooms.
Neighbouring towns include Houghton-le-Spring (8 km) and Sunderland (8 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
Choices for your Seaham project
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Insulated tube sections
- Integrated electric light
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Ventilation adaptor
- Small ceiling opening, quick fit
- Optional ventilation or lighting kit on some models
Before you order: points to check
- Not a substitute for a habitable-room window
- Tube runs need insulation in cold lofts to limit condensation
Do you need permission in Seaham?
In England a rooflight on a house is usually permitted development under Class C if it projects no more than 150 mm beyond the roof slope and sits no higher than the ridge. 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.
For English homes the energy rules ask for rooflights of 2.2 W/m²K or better and roof windows of 1.4 W/m²K (or WER Band B); most modern double glazed units meet both. 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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Guide prices for Seaham
The ranges below are typical for straightforward jobs; your fixed price follows a survey of your roof.
| 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.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights near Seaham
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Questions about sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Seaham
Can it go through a flat roof?
Yes, with a flat-roof flashing and upstand.
Do sun tunnels need planning permission?
Usually not on a house, provided the dome does not project too far and the property is not listed. Check if you live in a conservation area or a flat.
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 Seaham?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Seaham?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
