How we approach sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Colchester
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Colchester means light pipes that bring daylight to halls and bathrooms with no window. We cover the CO1 district and the rest of Essex, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Coastal towns in the East of England see salty air, so we specify frame finishes and fixings with exposure in mind. Typical uses for sun tunnels & tubular skylights include windowless hallways, landings and bathrooms.
Neighbouring towns include Sudbury (20 km) and Clacton-on-Sea (21 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
Options we can specify in Colchester
- Integrated electric light
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Insulated tube sections
- Ventilation adaptor
- Daylight where no window is possible
- 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 Colchester?
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. 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. 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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights prices in Colchester
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Colchester, 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- 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
Related work in Colchester
Questions about sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Colchester
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.
Can you work alongside my builder in Colchester?
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 Colchester?
Yes. We survey and fit sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Colchester and across Essex. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
