Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Waterlooville: what is involved?
Thinking about sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Waterlooville? 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.
Larger gardens in much of the South East mean deeper rear extensions, and deeper rooms need light from above rather than only from the doors. Sun tunnels & tubular skylights suit windowless hallways, landings and bathrooms.
Waterlooville sits about 4 km from Havant and 10 km from Portsmouth, and we cover the whole PO7 postcode district and the roads in between.
What you can choose
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Ventilation adaptor
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Insulated tube sections
- Daylight where no window is possible
- 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
Do you need permission in Waterlooville?
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. 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.
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 Waterlooville
The ranges below are typical for straightforward jobs; your fixed price follows a survey of your roof.
| 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 Waterlooville address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Waterlooville, measures and checks structure and access.
- 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 Waterlooville
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.
Will it get condensation?
Insulating the tube where it passes through a cold loft prevents most condensation.
Can it work at night?
Some models include a light fitting in the diffuser.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Waterlooville?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Can you work alongside my builder in Waterlooville?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
