Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Purley: what is involved?
We handle sun tunnels & tubular skylights across Greater London, including Purley. 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.
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. Typical uses for sun tunnels & tubular skylights include windowless hallways, landings and bathrooms.
Neighbouring towns include Coulsdon (3 km) and South Croydon (3 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
What you can choose
- Insulated tube sections
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Integrated electric light
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Ventilation adaptor
- Optional ventilation or lighting kit on some models
- Daylight where no window is possible
What to check first
- Not a substitute for a habitable-room window
- Tube runs need insulation in cold lofts to limit condensation
Consents for sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Purley
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.
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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Guide prices for Purley
Guide prices for sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Purley 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- 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.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Purley: questions
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 work at night?
Some models include a light fitting in the diffuser.
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.
How do I book a survey in Purley?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Purley?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
