Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Faversham: what is involved?
We handle sun tunnels & tubular skylights across Kent, including Faversham. In short: light pipes that bring daylight to halls and bathrooms with no window. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
Across the South East, single-storey kitchen extensions on 1930s semis and post-war detached houses are where most flat rooflights and lanterns go. Sun tunnels & tubular skylights suit windowless hallways, landings and bathrooms.
Faversham is around 26 km from Maidstone, and we survey and fit throughout that part of Kent, including the ME13 district.
What you can choose
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Integrated electric light
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Insulated tube sections
- Ventilation adaptor
- Daylight where no window is possible
- Small ceiling opening, quick fit
Before you order: points to check
- Tube runs need insulation in cold lofts to limit condensation
- Light output falls with tube length and bends
Consents for sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Faversham
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. 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.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights prices in Faversham
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Faversham, as elsewhere, making good inside and access equipment are the main variables.
| 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 ME13 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Faversham, measures and checks structure and access.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Questions about sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Faversham
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 it get condensation?
Insulating the tube where it passes through a cold loft prevents most condensation.
Can you work alongside my builder in Faversham?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Will I need planning permission in Faversham?
English householder permitted development (Class C) normally covers rooflights that stand no more than 0.15 m proud of the roof plane and stay below the highest part of the roof.
