How we approach sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Finchley
Our sun tunnels & tubular skylights service in Finchley 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.
Many London roofs are reached only through the house or over neighbouring property, so lifting heavy glass is planned at survey rather than on the day. Sun tunnels & tubular skylights suit small internal rooms where a full rooflight will not fit.
We work across Greater London, including Finchley, and in neighbouring towns such as Muswell Hill and Highgate. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Options we can specify in Finchley
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Integrated electric light
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Insulated tube sections
- 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
- Gives light, not a view
Consents for sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Finchley
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. 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. 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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights prices in Finchley
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 |
What happens next
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Finchley address.
- 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.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Finchley: questions
Rigid or flexible tube?
Rigid tubes carry much more light. Flexible tubes are easier where the loft is cluttered, but lose light faster.
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 work at night?
Some models include a light fitting in the diffuser.
Will I need planning permission in Finchley?
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.
Do you fit sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Finchley?
Yes. We survey and fit sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Finchley and across Greater London. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
