What do sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Cromer involve?
We handle sun tunnels & tubular skylights across Norfolk, including Cromer. 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.
Barn conversions and timber-framed homes across the East often call for conservation rooflights or bespoke glass. In Cromer, as anywhere, sun tunnels & tubular skylights are the usual choice for windowless hallways, landings and bathrooms.
Cromer sits about 32 km from Fakenham and 34 km from Norwich, and we cover the whole NR27 postcode district and the roads in between.
Choices for your Cromer project
- Integrated electric light
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Insulated tube sections
- Works on pitched and flat roofs
- Low maintenance
What to check first
- Gives light, not a view
- Light output falls with tube length and bends
Planning and building rules for Cromer
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. 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. 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 Cromer?
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 |
The process, step by step
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Cromer address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Cromer, measures and checks structure and access.
- 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.
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Common questions
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.
Rigid or flexible tube?
Rigid tubes carry much more light. Flexible tubes are easier where the loft is cluttered, but lose light faster.
Can it work at night?
Some models include a light fitting in the diffuser.
Will I need planning permission in Cromer?
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.
Can you work alongside my builder in Cromer?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
