How we approach sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Cirencester
We handle sun tunnels & tubular skylights across Gloucestershire, including Cirencester. In short: light pipes that bring daylight to halls and bathrooms with no window. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
Barn and chapel conversions in the South West often need bespoke or shaped rooflights to suit the original structure. In Cirencester, as anywhere, sun tunnels & tubular skylights are the usual choice for windowless hallways, landings and bathrooms.
Cirencester sits about 16 km from Stroud and 21 km from Cheltenham, and we cover the whole GL7 postcode district and the roads in between.
Choices for your Cirencester project
- Ventilation adaptor
- Insulated tube sections
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Daylight where no window is possible
- Low maintenance
Before you order: points to check
- Not a substitute for a habitable-room window
- Gives light, not a view
Planning, building control and Cirencester
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.
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights prices in Cirencester
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 |
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.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- 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 Cirencester: 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.
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.
Do you fit sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Cirencester?
Yes. We survey and fit sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Cirencester and across Gloucestershire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Is the survey in Cirencester free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
