What do sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Welling involve?
We handle sun tunnels & tubular skylights across Greater London, including Welling. 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.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces with narrow side returns are typical of much of London, and a glass roof or long flat rooflight is the usual way to keep the back rooms bright once the return is built over. Sun tunnels & tubular skylights suit windowless hallways, landings and bathrooms.
Welling sits about 2 km from Bexleyheath and 4 km from Bexley, and we cover the whole DA16 postcode district and the roads in between.
Specification options
- Ventilation adaptor
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Integrated electric light
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Small ceiling opening, quick fit
- Daylight where no window is possible
Before you order: points to check
- Light output falls with tube length and bends
- Gives light, not a view
Consents for sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Welling
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.
Under Approved Document L, a rooflight added to an English home must achieve at least 2.2 W/m²K (horizontal plane), and a roof window 1.4 W/m²K or Window Energy Rating Band B. 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.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
What do sun tunnels & tubular skylights cost in Welling?
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Welling, 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 |
The process, step by step
- Tell us what you have. Send the DA16 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights near Welling
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Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Welling: questions
Can it work at night?
Some models include a light fitting in the diffuser.
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.
Do you fit sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Welling?
Yes. We survey and fit sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Welling and across Greater London. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
How do I book a survey in Welling?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
