What do sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Herne Bay involve?
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Herne Bay means light pipes that bring daylight to halls and bathrooms with no window. We cover the CT6 district and the rest of Kent, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Across the South East, single-storey kitchen extensions on 1930s semis and post-war detached houses are where most flat rooflights and lanterns go. Typical uses for sun tunnels & tubular skylights include small internal rooms where a full rooflight will not fit.
We work across Kent, including Herne Bay, and in neighbouring towns such as Whitstable and Canterbury. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Specification options
- Integrated electric light
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Ventilation adaptor
- Insulated tube sections
- Rigid or flexible tubes for awkward lofts
- Small ceiling opening, quick fit
Before you order: points to check
- Not a substitute for a habitable-room window
- Tube runs need insulation in cold lofts to limit condensation
Consents for sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Herne Bay
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. In an extension, glazing including rooflights is normally limited to 25% of the new floor area plus any windows or doors the extension covers, unless a whole-house calculation shows otherwise.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
What do sun tunnels & tubular skylights cost in Herne Bay?
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 |
What happens next
- Tell us what you have. Send the CT6 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Herne Bay, measures and checks structure and access.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Herne Bay: questions
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.
Rigid or flexible tube?
Rigid tubes carry much more light. Flexible tubes are easier where the loft is cluttered, but lose light faster.
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.
Will I need planning permission in Herne Bay?
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 Herne Bay?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
