How we approach sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Bolton
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Bolton means light pipes that bring daylight to halls and bathrooms with no window. We cover the BL1 district and the rest of Greater Manchester, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Rear kitchen extensions on North West semis often have small domes from decades ago that leak or have yellowed. Typical uses for sun tunnels & tubular skylights include windowless hallways, landings and bathrooms.
From Bolton to Farnworth, Westhoughton and Radcliffe, the same survey-first process applies: measure, specify, fix the price, then fit.
Specification options
- Ventilation adaptor
- Insulated tube sections
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Integrated electric light
- Low maintenance
- Small ceiling opening, quick fit
What to check first
- Light output falls with tube length and bends
- Not a substitute for a habitable-room window
Do you need permission in Bolton?
In England a rooflight on a house is usually permitted development under Class C if it projects no more than 150 mm beyond the roof slope and sits no higher than the ridge. 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.
Guide prices for Bolton
Guide prices for sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Bolton 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 |
What happens next
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Common questions
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.
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.
Is the survey in Bolton free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Will I need planning permission in Bolton?
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.
