Sun tunnels & tubular skylights for Oldham: the essentials
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Oldham means light pipes that bring daylight to halls and bathrooms with no window. We cover the OL1 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. In Oldham, as anywhere, sun tunnels & tubular skylights are the usual choice for windowless hallways, landings and bathrooms.
We work across Greater Manchester, including Oldham, and in neighbouring towns such as Chadderton and Royton. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
What you can choose
- Insulated tube sections
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Ventilation adaptor
- Small ceiling opening, quick fit
- Low maintenance
Things we check at survey
- Not a substitute for a habitable-room window
- Light output falls with tube length and bends
Planning, building control and Oldham
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.
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. 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 Oldham
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Oldham, 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Oldham address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Oldham, measures and checks structure and access.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights near Oldham
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Common questions
Can it go through a flat roof?
Yes, with a flat-roof flashing and upstand.
Will it get condensation?
Insulating the tube where it passes through a cold loft prevents most condensation.
Rigid or flexible tube?
Rigid tubes carry much more light. Flexible tubes are easier where the loft is cluttered, but lose light faster.
How do I book a survey in Oldham?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Is the survey in Oldham free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
