How we approach sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Stratford
For Stratford homes and buildings we offer sun tunnels & tubular skylights: light pipes that bring daylight to halls and bathrooms with no window. We measure first, specify to the opening and confirm any planning or building-control points before quoting.
Mansard and loft conversions are common across London, and roof windows are often set out alongside dormers on the rear slope. Think of sun tunnels & tubular skylights for small internal rooms where a full rooflight will not fit.
Stratford sits about 1 km from Bow and 3 km from Hackney, and we cover the whole E15 postcode district and the roads in between.
Options we can specify in Stratford
- Integrated electric light
- Insulated tube sections
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Ventilation adaptor
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Daylight where no window is possible
- Small ceiling opening, quick fit
What to check first
- Tube runs need insulation in cold lofts to limit condensation
- Not a substitute for a habitable-room window
Do you need permission in Stratford?
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. 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 Stratford?
Guide prices for sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Stratford 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 |
How the job runs
- Tell us what you have. Send the E15 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- 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.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Questions about sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Stratford
Will it get condensation?
Insulating the tube where it passes through a cold loft prevents most condensation.
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.
Rigid or flexible tube?
Rigid tubes carry much more light. Flexible tubes are easier where the loft is cluttered, but lose light faster.
Will I need planning permission in Stratford?
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.
Do you fit sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Stratford?
Yes. We survey and fit sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Stratford and across Greater London. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
