How we approach sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Pimlico
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Pimlico means light pipes that bring daylight to halls and bathrooms with no window. We cover the SW1 district and the rest of Greater London, with a survey before any price is fixed.
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. Think of sun tunnels & tubular skylights for small internal rooms where a full rooflight will not fit.
From Pimlico to Battersea, Chelsea and London, the same survey-first process applies: measure, specify, fix the price, then fit.
Specification options
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Ventilation adaptor
- Insulated tube sections
- Integrated electric light
- Daylight where no window is possible
- Small ceiling opening, quick fit
What to check first
- Gives light, not a view
- Tube runs need insulation in cold lofts to limit condensation
Planning, building control and Pimlico
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. 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.
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights prices in Pimlico
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Pimlico, as elsewhere, making good inside and access equipment are the main variables.
| 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 |
How the job runs
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Pimlico address.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- 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 Pimlico: questions
Rigid or flexible tube?
Rigid tubes carry much more light. Flexible tubes are easier where the loft is cluttered, but lose light faster.
Can it go through a flat roof?
Yes, with a flat-roof flashing and upstand.
Can it work at night?
Some models include a light fitting in the diffuser.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Pimlico?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Will I need planning permission in Pimlico?
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.
