Sun tunnels & tubular skylights for Newtown: the essentials
We handle sun tunnels & tubular skylights across Powys, including Newtown. 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.
Chapels, barns and farm buildings converted across Wales often need bespoke or conservation-style glass. In Newtown, as anywhere, sun tunnels & tubular skylights are the usual choice for windowless hallways, landings and bathrooms.
Newtown is the main town we list in Powys; we also cover nearby Welshpool and Llandrindod Wells.
Choices for your Newtown project
- Ventilation adaptor
- Integrated electric light
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Insulated tube sections
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Small ceiling opening, quick fit
- Works on pitched and flat roofs
Things we check at survey
- Tube runs need insulation in cold lofts to limit condensation
- Gives light, not a view
Planning, building control and Newtown
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. Listed buildings need listed building consent from the council, and flats have no householder permitted development rights.
Approved Document L in Wales (2022 edition) sets 2.2 W/m²K for rooflights, measured horizontally, and 1.4 W/m²K or Band B for roof windows in existing homes. Wales also has its own overheating rules (Part O) for new homes, in force since November 2022.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Guide prices for Newtown
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Newtown, 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.
- 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.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights near Newtown
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Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Newtown: 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.
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 Newtown 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 Newtown?
Yes. We survey and fit sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Newtown and across Powys. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
