What do sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Burnley involve?
We handle sun tunnels & tubular skylights across Lancashire, including Burnley. 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.
The North West gets more rain than most of England, so upstand height, membrane detailing and rain sensors on opening units are not optional extras. Think of sun tunnels & tubular skylights for small internal rooms where a full rooflight will not fit.
We work across Lancashire, including Burnley, and in neighbouring towns such as Nelson and Colne. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Choices for your Burnley project
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Integrated electric light
- Ventilation adaptor
- Insulated tube sections
- Daylight where no window is possible
- Optional ventilation or lighting kit on some models
What to check first
- Gives light, not a view
- Not a substitute for a habitable-room window
Do you need permission in Burnley?
English householder permitted development (Class C) normally covers rooflights that stand no more than 0.15 m proud of the roof plane and stay below the highest part of the roof. 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. 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.
Guide prices for Burnley
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Burnley, 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Burnley address.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- 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.
Nearby towns
More we do in Burnley
Common questions
Rigid or flexible tube?
Rigid tubes carry much more light. Flexible tubes are easier where the loft is cluttered, but lose light faster.
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.
Will it get condensation?
Insulating the tube where it passes through a cold loft prevents most condensation.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Burnley?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
How do I book a survey in Burnley?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
