Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Formby: what is involved?
For Formby homes and buildings we offer sun tunnels & tubular skylights: light pipes that bring daylight to halls and bathrooms with no window. We measure first, specify to the opening and confirm any planning or building-control points before quoting.
Stone and brick terraces are typical across the North West, and roof windows in rear slopes are a common way to light attic rooms. Think of sun tunnels & tubular skylights for windowless hallways, landings and bathrooms.
Neighbouring towns include Maghull (10 km) and Southport (10 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
What you can choose
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Integrated electric light
- Insulated tube sections
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Rigid or flexible tubes for awkward lofts
- Small ceiling opening, quick fit
Before you order: points to check
- Tube runs need insulation in cold lofts to limit condensation
- Gives light, not a view
Planning and building rules for Formby
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.
For English homes the energy rules ask for rooflights of 2.2 W/m²K or better and roof windows of 1.4 W/m²K (or WER Band B); most modern double glazed units meet both. Replacing a rooflight or roof window can be self-certified by an installer registered with an authorised competent person scheme; otherwise building control approval is needed.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
What do sun tunnels & tubular skylights cost in Formby?
Guide prices for sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Formby 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 |
What happens next
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Formby address.
- 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.
Neighbouring towns
More we do in Formby
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Formby: questions
Can it work at night?
Some models include a light fitting in the diffuser.
Can it go through a flat roof?
Yes, with a flat-roof flashing and upstand.
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 Formby free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Can you work alongside my builder in Formby?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
