Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Romford: what is involved?
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Romford means light pipes that bring daylight to halls and bathrooms with no window. We cover the RM1 district and the rest of Greater London, with a survey before any price is fixed.
London homes often run deep from front to back, so the middle of the ground floor is the darkest space — exactly where an overhead rooflight earns its keep. Typical uses for sun tunnels & tubular skylights include windowless hallways, landings and bathrooms.
We work across Greater London, including Romford, and in neighbouring towns such as Hornchurch and Dagenham. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Specification options
- Integrated electric light
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Insulated tube sections
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Daylight where no window is possible
- Low maintenance
What to check first
- Tube runs need insulation in cold lofts to limit condensation
- Not a substitute for a habitable-room window
Planning and building rules for Romford
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. 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. 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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Guide prices for Romford
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 |
How the job runs
- Tell us what you have. Send the RM1 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- 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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Common questions
Will it get condensation?
Insulating the tube where it passes through a cold loft prevents most condensation.
Rigid or flexible tube?
Rigid tubes carry much more light. Flexible tubes are easier where the loft is cluttered, but lose light faster.
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 do I book a survey in Romford?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Is the survey in Romford free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
