Sun tunnels & tubular skylights for Wishaw: the essentials
Our sun tunnels & tubular skylights service in Wishaw covers light pipes that bring daylight to halls and bathrooms with no window. Every job starts with a survey of the opening, the roof covering and the room below, and a fixed written price.
Many Scottish homes have dormers and attic rooms where an extra roof window adds light without a full dormer. Think of sun tunnels & tubular skylights for small internal rooms where a full rooflight will not fit.
From Wishaw to Motherwell, Hamilton and Airdrie, the same survey-first process applies: measure, specify, fix the price, then fit.
Options we can specify in Wishaw
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Ventilation adaptor
- Insulated tube sections
- Rigid or flexible tubes for awkward lofts
- Optional ventilation or lighting kit on some models
What to check first
- Gives light, not a view
- Tube runs need insulation in cold lofts to limit condensation
Do you need permission in Wishaw?
Planning rules in Scotland differ: rooflights are treated as external alterations under Class 2B, with no permitted development in conservation areas. Listed buildings need listed building consent where the work affects their character.
Scotland's Technical Handbook (section 6) asks for windows, doors and rooflights in an extension to average 1.4–1.6 W/m²K, with no single unit worse than 3.3 W/m²K. Forming a new opening normally involves structural work, so check with the local authority verifier whether a building warrant is needed.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Guide prices for Wishaw
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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Tell us what you have. Send the ML2 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Questions about sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Wishaw
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.
Rigid or flexible tube?
Rigid tubes carry much more light. Flexible tubes are easier where the loft is cluttered, but lose light faster.
How do I book a survey in Wishaw?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Is the survey in Wishaw free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
