What do sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Sittingbourne involve?
We handle sun tunnels & tubular skylights across Kent, including Sittingbourne. 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 small internal rooms where a full rooflight will not fit.
Jobs in Sittingbourne are planned around access: whether the roof can be reached from the garden, whether a hoist or crane is needed, and where we can park. We check this when we measure.
What you can choose
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Insulated tube sections
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Ventilation adaptor
- Daylight where no window is possible
- Optional ventilation or lighting kit on some models
Things we check at survey
- Light output falls with tube length and bends
- Not a substitute for a habitable-room window
Do you need permission in Sittingbourne?
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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights prices in Sittingbourne
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Sittingbourne, 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 |
How the job runs
- Tell us what you have. Send the ME10 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Sittingbourne, 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 Sittingbourne
Can it work at night?
Some models include a light fitting in the diffuser.
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.
Is the survey in Sittingbourne 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 Sittingbourne?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
