Sun tunnels & tubular skylights for Nottingham: the essentials
Our sun tunnels & tubular skylights service in Nottingham covers light pipes that bring daylight to halls and bathrooms with no window. Every job starts with a survey of the opening, the roof covering and the room below, and a fixed written price.
Bungalows are common across parts of the Midlands, and sun tunnels or roof windows are a quick way to brighten internal hallways. In Nottingham, as anywhere, sun tunnels & tubular skylights are the usual choice for windowless hallways, landings and bathrooms.
Nottingham is the main town we list in Nottinghamshire; we also cover nearby West Bridgford and Arnold.
Choices for your Nottingham project
- Integrated electric light
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Ventilation adaptor
- Insulated tube sections
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Rigid or flexible tubes for awkward lofts
- Low maintenance
What to check first
- Light output falls with tube length and bends
- Gives light, not a view
Planning and building rules for Nottingham
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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
What do sun tunnels & tubular skylights cost in Nottingham?
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Nottingham, 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
- Tell us what you have. Send the NG1 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Nottingham, measures and checks structure and access.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Nottingham: questions
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.
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.
Is the survey in Nottingham free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Do you fit sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Nottingham?
Yes. We survey and fit sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Nottingham and across Nottinghamshire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
