Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Surbiton: what is involved?
For Surbiton 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 windowless hallways, landings and bathrooms.
Surbiton sits about 3 km from New Malden and 4 km from Kingston upon Thames, and we cover the whole KT5 postcode district and the roads in between.
Specification options
- Ventilation adaptor
- Insulated tube sections
- Integrated electric light
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Low maintenance
- Small ceiling opening, quick fit
Before you order: points to check
- Gives light, not a view
- Light output falls with tube length and bends
Consents for sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Surbiton
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. 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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights prices in Surbiton
Guide prices for sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Surbiton 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
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Surbiton address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Surbiton, measures and checks structure and access.
- 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.
Can it go through a flat roof?
Yes, with a flat-roof flashing and upstand.
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.
Do you fit sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Surbiton?
Yes. We survey and fit sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Surbiton and across Greater London. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
How do I book a survey in Surbiton?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
