Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Maesteg: what is involved?
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Maesteg means light pipes that bring daylight to halls and bathrooms with no window. We cover the CF34 district and the rest of Mid Glamorgan, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Welsh planning rules exclude rooflights from permitted development in conservation areas and National Parks, so we check the designation before quoting. Typical uses for sun tunnels & tubular skylights include small internal rooms where a full rooflight will not fit.
Jobs in Maesteg 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.
Choices for your Maesteg project
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Insulated tube sections
- Ventilation adaptor
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Integrated electric light
- Works on pitched and flat roofs
- Low maintenance
Things we check at survey
- Not a substitute for a habitable-room window
- Gives light, not a view
Do you need permission in Maesteg?
Welsh householder permitted development (Class C) allows rooflights that project no more than 15 cm and sit no higher than the existing roof — but not in conservation areas, National Parks, AONBs or World Heritage Sites. A side-facing rooflight within 10.5 m of the boundary must be obscure-glazed, and non-opening unless the opening part is more than 1.7 m above the floor.
Welsh Building Regulations expect new or replacement rooflights to reach 2.2 W/m²K and roof windows 1.4 W/m²K or a Band B rating. Wales also has its own overheating rules (Part O) for new homes, in force since November 2022.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Guide prices for Maesteg
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Maesteg, scaffold, a hoist for heavy glass, or a new structural opening can move the figure, which is why we survey first.
| 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
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights near Maesteg
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Common questions
Can it go through a flat roof?
Yes, with a flat-roof flashing and upstand.
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.
Is the survey in Maesteg 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 Maesteg?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
