Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Ashton-under-Lyne: what is involved?
Our sun tunnels & tubular skylights service in Ashton-under-Lyne covers light pipes that bring daylight to halls and bathrooms with no window. Every job starts with a survey of the opening, the roof covering and the room below, and a fixed written price.
Stone and brick terraces are typical across the North West, and roof windows in rear slopes are a common way to light attic rooms. Think of sun tunnels & tubular skylights for small internal rooms where a full rooflight will not fit.
Ashton-under-Lyne sits about 2 km from Dukinfield and 3 km from Stalybridge, and we cover the whole OL7 postcode district and the roads in between.
Specification options
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Integrated electric light
- Ventilation adaptor
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Small ceiling opening, quick fit
- Low maintenance
Things we check at survey
- Tube runs need insulation in cold lofts to limit condensation
- Gives light, not a view
Planning, building control and Ashton-under-Lyne
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.
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.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights prices in Ashton-under-Lyne
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Ashton-under-Lyne, scaffold, a hoist for heavy glass, or a new structural opening can move the figure, which is why we survey first.
| 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
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- 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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Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Ashton-under-Lyne: questions
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 it get condensation?
Insulating the tube where it passes through a cold loft prevents most condensation.
Is the survey in Ashton-under-Lyne free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Can you work alongside my builder in Ashton-under-Lyne?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
