Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Deal: what is involved?
Our sun tunnels & tubular skylights service in Deal covers light pipes that bring daylight to halls and bathrooms with no window. Every job starts with a survey of the opening, the roof covering and the room below, and a fixed written price.
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.
Deal is around 62 km from Maidstone, and we survey and fit throughout that part of Kent, including the CT14 district.
Specification options
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Integrated electric light
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Ventilation adaptor
- Insulated tube sections
- Rigid or flexible tubes for awkward lofts
- Low maintenance
Things we check at survey
- Not a substitute for a habitable-room window
- Light output falls with tube length and bends
Do you need permission in Deal?
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. 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 Deal
Guide prices for sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Deal are the same as anywhere we work — what changes the price is the job: access, structure, scaffold and finishing.
| 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
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- 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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Common questions
How much light does a sun tunnel give?
A good rigid tunnel on a bright day lights a hallway well. Output depends on tube diameter, length and the number of bends.
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 work at night?
Some models include a light fitting in the diffuser.
Will I need planning permission in Deal?
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.
Can you work alongside my builder in Deal?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
