What do sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Canterbury involve?
For Canterbury 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.
Canterbury sits about 10 km from Whitstable and 11 km from Herne Bay, and we cover the whole CT1 postcode district and the roads in between.
Choices for your Canterbury project
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Integrated electric light
- Ventilation adaptor
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Insulated tube sections
- Optional ventilation or lighting kit on some models
- Low maintenance
What to check first
- Tube runs need insulation in cold lofts to limit condensation
- Not a substitute for a habitable-room window
Planning and building rules for Canterbury
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. 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 Canterbury
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Canterbury, 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Tell us what you have. Send the CT1 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- 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 Canterbury
Can it work at night?
Some models include a light fitting in the diffuser.
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.
Can you work alongside my builder in Canterbury?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Do you fit sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Canterbury?
Yes. We survey and fit sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Canterbury and across Kent. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
