How we approach sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Tenby
Thinking about sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Tenby? The short answer: light pipes that bring daylight to halls and bathrooms with no window. The longer answer depends on your roof, which is why we survey before we price.
Chapels, barns and farm buildings converted across Wales often need bespoke or conservation-style glass. Think of sun tunnels & tubular skylights for windowless hallways, landings and bathrooms.
Tenby sits about 16 km from Pembroke Dock and 23 km from Haverfordwest, and we cover the whole SA70 postcode district and the roads in between.
Choices for your Tenby project
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Integrated electric light
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Ventilation adaptor
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Works on pitched and flat roofs
- Small ceiling opening, quick fit
What to check first
- Not a substitute for a habitable-room window
- Tube runs need insulation in cold lofts to limit condensation
Do you need permission in Tenby?
Planning rules in Wales are tighter than in England for rooflights: Class C rights do not apply in conservation areas, National Parks or AONBs, so a rooflight there needs planning permission. A side-facing rooflight within 10.5 m of the boundary must be obscure-glazed, and non-opening unless the opening part is more than 1.7 m above the floor.
Approved Document L in Wales (2022 edition) sets 2.2 W/m²K for rooflights, measured horizontally, and 1.4 W/m²K or Band B for roof windows in existing homes. A revised Welsh Approved Document L takes effect on 4 March 2027; rooflights in new dwellings stay at 2.2 W/m²K.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights prices in Tenby
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 |
How the job runs
- Tell us what you have. Send the SA70 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- 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.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Tenby: questions
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.
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.
Will I need planning permission in Tenby?
Welsh householder permitted development (Class C) allows rooflights that project no more than 15 cm and sit no higher than the existing roof — but not in conservation areas, National Parks, AONBs or World Heritage Sites.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Tenby?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
