How we approach sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Hitchin
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Hitchin means light pipes that bring daylight to halls and bathrooms with no window. We cover the SG4 district and the rest of Hertfordshire, 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. Typical uses for sun tunnels & tubular skylights include windowless hallways, landings and bathrooms.
Hitchin is around 34 km from Watford, and we survey and fit throughout that part of Hertfordshire, including the SG4 district.
What you can choose
- Insulated tube sections
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Ventilation adaptor
- Integrated electric light
- Small ceiling opening, quick fit
- Low maintenance
What to check first
- Gives light, not a view
- Light output falls with tube length and bends
Consents for sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Hitchin
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.
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. Replacing a rooflight or roof window can be self-certified by an installer registered with an authorised competent person scheme; otherwise building control approval is needed.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights prices in Hitchin
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Hitchin, 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 SG4 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- 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 Hitchin
Can it work at night?
Some models include a light fitting in the diffuser.
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.
Can you work alongside my builder in Hitchin?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Is the survey in Hitchin free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
