How we approach sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Blackheath
Thinking about sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Blackheath? The short answer: light pipes that bring daylight to halls and bathrooms with no window. The longer answer depends on your roof, which is why we survey before we price.
Party walls are a fact of life in London terraces, and rooflights close to a shared wall need detailing that keeps the neighbour's side dry too. Think of sun tunnels & tubular skylights for windowless hallways, landings and bathrooms.
From Blackheath to Greenwich, Catford and Eltham, the same survey-first process applies: measure, specify, fix the price, then fit.
Specification options
- Ventilation adaptor
- Insulated tube sections
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Integrated electric light
- Daylight where no window is possible
- Optional ventilation or lighting kit on some models
Things we check at survey
- Not a substitute for a habitable-room window
- Gives light, not a view
Do you need permission in Blackheath?
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. 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. Replacing a rooflight or roof window can be self-certified by an installer registered with an authorised competent person scheme; otherwise building control approval is needed.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
What do sun tunnels & tubular skylights cost in Blackheath?
Guide prices for sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Blackheath 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 |
The process, step by step
- Tell us what you have. Send the SE3 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- 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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Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Blackheath: questions
Will it get condensation?
Insulating the tube where it passes through a cold loft prevents most condensation.
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.
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 you fit sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Blackheath?
Yes. We survey and fit sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Blackheath and across Greater London. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Is the survey in Blackheath free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
