What do sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Maidstone involve?
We handle sun tunnels & tubular skylights across Kent, including Maidstone. 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.
Larger gardens in much of the South East mean deeper rear extensions, and deeper rooms need light from above rather than only from the doors. Sun tunnels & tubular skylights suit windowless hallways, landings and bathrooms.
We cover all of Maidstone and the ME14 district, and nearby Chatham and Rochester.
Specification options
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Integrated electric light
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Insulated tube sections
- Ventilation adaptor
- Optional ventilation or lighting kit on some models
- Low maintenance
What to check first
- Light output falls with tube length and bends
- Not a substitute for a habitable-room window
Planning and building rules for Maidstone
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.
Under Approved Document L, a rooflight added to an English home must achieve at least 2.2 W/m²K (horizontal plane), and a roof window 1.4 W/m²K or Window Energy Rating Band B. 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.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Guide prices for Maidstone
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
- 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.
- 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 Maidstone
Rigid or flexible tube?
Rigid tubes carry much more light. Flexible tubes are easier where the loft is cluttered, but lose light faster.
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.
Is the survey in Maidstone free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
How do I book a survey in Maidstone?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
