What do sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Hyde involve?
Thinking about sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Hyde? The short answer: light pipes that bring daylight to halls and bathrooms with no window. The longer answer depends on your roof, which is why we survey before we price.
The North West gets more rain than most of England, so upstand height, membrane detailing and rain sensors on opening units are not optional extras. Typical uses for sun tunnels & tubular skylights include small internal rooms where a full rooflight will not fit.
We work across Greater Manchester, including Hyde, and in neighbouring towns such as Denton and Dukinfield. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Options we can specify in Hyde
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Ventilation adaptor
- Integrated electric light
- Insulated tube sections
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Rigid or flexible tubes for awkward lofts
- Works on pitched and flat roofs
Before you order: points to check
- Gives light, not a view
- Tube runs need insulation in cold lofts to limit condensation
Planning and building rules for Hyde
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. 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.
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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Guide prices for Hyde
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Hyde, 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
- Tell us what you have. Send the SK14 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Hyde, measures and checks structure and access.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Common questions
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.
Can it work at night?
Some models include a light fitting in the diffuser.
How do I book a survey in Hyde?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Can you work alongside my builder in Hyde?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
