What do sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Crowborough involve?
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Crowborough means light pipes that bring daylight to halls and bathrooms with no window. We cover the TN6 district and the rest of East Sussex, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Period cottages and conservation-area streets are common in the South East, so slim conservation rooflights are often the right choice. Sun tunnels & tubular skylights suit windowless hallways, landings and bathrooms.
Neighbouring towns include Tunbridge Wells (11 km) and East Grinstead (14 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
What you can choose
- Insulated tube sections
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Integrated electric light
- Optional ventilation or lighting kit on some models
- Rigid or flexible tubes for awkward lofts
What to check first
- Tube runs need insulation in cold lofts to limit condensation
- Gives light, not a view
Do you need permission in Crowborough?
English householder permitted development (Class C) normally covers rooflights that stand no more than 0.15 m proud of the roof plane and stay below the highest part of the roof. 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.
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. 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.
What do sun tunnels & tubular skylights cost in Crowborough?
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
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Crowborough address.
- 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.
- 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 Crowborough: questions
Can it go through a flat roof?
Yes, with a flat-roof flashing and upstand.
Will it get condensation?
Insulating the tube where it passes through a cold loft prevents most condensation.
Rigid or flexible tube?
Rigid tubes carry much more light. Flexible tubes are easier where the loft is cluttered, but lose light faster.
Is the survey in Crowborough free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Crowborough?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
