How we approach sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Welshpool
Our sun tunnels & tubular skylights service in Welshpool 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.
Slate roofs, stone cottages and terraced valleys are typical across Wales, and slim rooflights that sit low in the slates suit them best. Think of sun tunnels & tubular skylights for windowless hallways, landings and bathrooms.
We work across Powys, including Welshpool, and in neighbouring towns such as Newtown and Rhosllannerchrugog. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Specification options
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Integrated electric light
- Ventilation adaptor
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Insulated tube sections
- Rigid or flexible tubes for awkward lofts
- Daylight where no window is possible
Things we check at survey
- Light output falls with tube length and bends
- Gives light, not a view
Consents for sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Welshpool
Planning rules in Wales are tighter than in England for rooflights: Class C rights do not apply in conservation areas, National Parks or AONBs, so a rooflight there needs planning permission. 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.
In Wales the limiting values are 2.2 W/m²K for a rooflight and 1.4 W/m²K (or WER Band B) for a roof window in an existing house. 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.
What do sun tunnels & tubular skylights cost in Welshpool?
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 Welshpool address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Welshpool, 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.
Neighbouring towns
Other services in Welshpool
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.
Rigid or flexible tube?
Rigid tubes carry much more light. Flexible tubes are easier where the loft is cluttered, but lose light faster.
Will I need planning permission in Welshpool?
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.
Do you fit sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Welshpool?
Yes. We survey and fit sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Welshpool and across Powys. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
