What do sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Hythe involve?
For Hythe homes and buildings we offer sun tunnels & tubular skylights: light pipes that bring daylight to halls and bathrooms with no window. We measure first, specify to the opening and confirm any planning or building-control points before quoting.
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 small internal rooms where a full rooflight will not fit.
From Hythe to Southampton, Totton and Eastleigh, the same survey-first process applies: measure, specify, fix the price, then fit.
Options we can specify in Hythe
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Integrated electric light
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Insulated tube sections
- Works on pitched and flat roofs
- Optional ventilation or lighting kit on some models
Before you order: points to check
- Tube runs need insulation in cold lofts to limit condensation
- Light output falls with tube length and bends
Planning and building rules for Hythe
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. 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.
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.
What do sun tunnels & tubular skylights cost in Hythe?
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Hythe, 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 SO45 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- 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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Questions about sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Hythe
Will it get condensation?
Insulating the tube where it passes through a cold loft prevents most condensation.
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.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Hythe?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Is the survey in Hythe free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
