How we approach sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Hexham
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Hexham means light pipes that bring daylight to halls and bathrooms with no window. We cover the NE46 district and the rest of Northumberland, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Stone villages inland in the North East can have conservation areas where low-profile rooflights are preferred. In Hexham, as anywhere, sun tunnels & tubular skylights are the usual choice for windowless hallways, landings and bathrooms.
Hexham is around 42 km from Blyth, and we survey and fit throughout that part of Northumberland, including the NE46 district.
Specification options
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Integrated electric light
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Ventilation adaptor
- Insulated tube sections
- Small ceiling opening, quick fit
- Low maintenance
Before you order: points to check
- Tube runs need insulation in cold lofts to limit condensation
- Gives light, not a view
Planning, building control and Hexham
Most rooflights on English houses do not need planning permission, provided they keep within 150 mm of the roof surface and below the ridge line. 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.
Building Regulations Approved Document L sets a limiting U-value of 2.2 W/m²K for new or replacement rooflights in existing homes, measured in the horizontal plane; roof windows need 1.4 W/m²K or a Band B energy rating. 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.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Guide prices for Hexham
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Hexham, 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 Hexham address.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Questions about sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Hexham
Can it work at night?
Some models include a light fitting in the diffuser.
How much light does a sun tunnel give?
A good rigid tunnel on a bright day lights a hallway well. Output depends on tube diameter, length and the number of bends.
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 Hexham?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Will I need planning permission in Hexham?
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.
