What do sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Shepherds Bush involve?
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Shepherds Bush means light pipes that bring daylight to halls and bathrooms with no window. We cover the W12 district and the rest of Greater London, with a survey before any price is fixed.
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. In Shepherds Bush, as anywhere, sun tunnels & tubular skylights are the usual choice for small internal rooms where a full rooflight will not fit.
From Shepherds Bush to Notting Hill, Hammersmith and Kensington, the same survey-first process applies: measure, specify, fix the price, then fit.
Choices for your Shepherds Bush project
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Insulated tube sections
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Integrated electric light
- Rigid or flexible tubes for awkward lofts
- Small ceiling opening, quick fit
Before you order: points to check
- Light output falls with tube length and bends
- Tube runs need insulation in cold lofts to limit condensation
Consents for sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Shepherds Bush
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.
Building Regulations Approved Document L sets a limiting U-value of 2.2 W/m²K for new or replacement rooflights in existing homes, measured in the horizontal plane; roof windows need 1.4 W/m²K or a Band B energy rating. The Future Homes and Buildings Standards, published in March 2026, apply from 24 March 2027 and keep the 2.2 W/m²K limit for rooflights.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
What do sun tunnels & tubular skylights cost in Shepherds Bush?
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Shepherds Bush, 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 |
What happens next
- Tell us what you have. Send the W12 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Shepherds Bush, measures and checks structure and access.
- 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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Common 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.
Can it go through a flat roof?
Yes, with a flat-roof flashing and upstand.
Can you work alongside my builder in Shepherds Bush?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Shepherds Bush?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
