Sun tunnels & tubular skylights for Glasgow: the essentials
For Glasgow homes and buildings we offer sun tunnels & tubular skylights: light pipes that bring daylight to halls and bathrooms with no window. We measure first, specify to the opening and confirm any planning or building-control points before quoting.
Scottish weather is hard on roofs, so we specify rooflights and roof windows with exposure in mind and fit upstands with generous heights. Think of sun tunnels & tubular skylights for windowless hallways, landings and bathrooms.
We cover all of Glasgow and the G1 district, and nearby Rutherglen and Bishopbriggs.
Specification options
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Integrated electric light
- Ventilation adaptor
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Works on pitched and flat roofs
- Small ceiling opening, quick fit
What to check first
- Tube runs need insulation in cold lofts to limit condensation
- Gives light, not a view
Planning and building rules for Glasgow
Planning rules in Scotland differ: rooflights are treated as external alterations under Class 2B, with no permitted development in conservation areas. Flats and tenements are outside householder permitted development, so check with the planning authority first.
Scotland's Technical Handbook (section 6) asks for windows, doors and rooflights in an extension to average 1.4–1.6 W/m²K, with no single unit worse than 3.3 W/m²K. Replacing a rooflight, frame included, does not need a building warrant, but the work must still meet the building standards.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights prices in Glasgow
Guide prices for sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Glasgow are the same as anywhere we work — what changes the price is the job: access, structure, scaffold and finishing.
| 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.
- 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.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Common questions
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.
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 Glasgow free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
How do I book a survey in Glasgow?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
