What do sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Whitstable involve?
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Whitstable means light pipes that bring daylight to halls and bathrooms with no window. We cover the CT5 district and the rest of Kent, with a survey before any price is fixed.
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. In Whitstable, as anywhere, sun tunnels & tubular skylights are the usual choice for small internal rooms where a full rooflight will not fit.
We work across Kent, including Whitstable, and in neighbouring towns such as Herne Bay and Canterbury. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Specification options
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Ventilation adaptor
- Insulated tube sections
- Integrated electric light
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Optional ventilation or lighting kit on some models
- Daylight where no window is possible
Before you order: points to check
- Gives light, not a view
- Tube runs need insulation in cold lofts to limit condensation
Do you need permission in Whitstable?
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. 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.
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. 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 Whitstable
Guide prices for sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Whitstable 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 |
How the job runs
- 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.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
Nearby towns
Related work in Whitstable
Questions about sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Whitstable
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.
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.
Can it go through a flat roof?
Yes, with a flat-roof flashing and upstand.
Will I need planning permission in Whitstable?
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.
How do I book a survey in Whitstable?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
