How we approach sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Tewkesbury
Our sun tunnels & tubular skylights service in Tewkesbury covers light pipes that bring daylight to halls and bathrooms with no window. Every job starts with a survey of the opening, the roof covering and the room below, and a fixed written price.
Stone cottages, slate roofs and conservation areas are common in the South West, and conservation-profile rooflights keep the roofline quiet. Typical uses for sun tunnels & tubular skylights include small internal rooms where a full rooflight will not fit.
Tewkesbury sits about 12 km from Cheltenham and 15 km from Gloucester, and we cover the whole GL20 postcode district and the roads in between.
What you can choose
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Insulated tube sections
- Integrated electric light
- Ventilation adaptor
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Small ceiling opening, quick fit
- Rigid or flexible tubes for awkward lofts
Before you order: points to check
- Tube runs need insulation in cold lofts to limit condensation
- Not a substitute for a habitable-room window
Planning, building control and Tewkesbury
In England a rooflight on a house is usually permitted development under Class C if it projects no more than 150 mm beyond the roof slope and sits no higher than the ridge. 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.
Under Approved Document L, a rooflight added to an English home must achieve at least 2.2 W/m²K (horizontal plane), and a roof window 1.4 W/m²K or Window Energy Rating Band B. 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 Tewkesbury?
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
- Tell us what you have. Send the GL20 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Tewkesbury, measures and checks structure and access.
- 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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Questions about sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Tewkesbury
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.
Can it go through a flat roof?
Yes, with a flat-roof flashing and upstand.
Do you fit sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Tewkesbury?
Yes. We survey and fit sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Tewkesbury and across Gloucestershire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
How do I book a survey in Tewkesbury?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
