How we approach sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Basingstoke
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Basingstoke means light pipes that bring daylight to halls and bathrooms with no window. We cover the RG21 district and the rest of Hampshire, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Many South East homes have been extended more than once, and an old dome over an earlier extension is often due for replacement. Think of sun tunnels & tubular skylights for windowless hallways, landings and bathrooms.
Jobs in Basingstoke are planned around access: whether the roof can be reached from the garden, whether a hoist or crane is needed, and where we can park. We check this when we measure.
Options we can specify in Basingstoke
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Ventilation adaptor
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Insulated tube sections
- Integrated electric light
- Low maintenance
- Rigid or flexible tubes for awkward lofts
What to check first
- Not a substitute for a habitable-room window
- Light output falls with tube length and bends
Planning, building control and Basingstoke
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.
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. 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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Guide prices for Basingstoke
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Basingstoke, 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
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Basingstoke address.
- 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.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Questions about sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Basingstoke
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.
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.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Basingstoke?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
How do I book a survey in Basingstoke?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
