How we approach sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Greenock
Our sun tunnels & tubular skylights service in Greenock 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.
Scottish weather is hard on roofs, so we specify rooflights and roof windows with exposure in mind and fit upstands with generous heights. In Greenock, as anywhere, sun tunnels & tubular skylights are the usual choice for small internal rooms where a full rooflight will not fit.
We work across Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, including Greenock, and in neighbouring towns such as Gourock and Helensburgh. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Choices for your Greenock project
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Insulated tube sections
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Integrated electric light
- Small ceiling opening, quick fit
- Rigid or flexible tubes for awkward lofts
What to check first
- Tube runs need insulation in cold lofts to limit condensation
- Gives light, not a view
Planning and building rules for Greenock
In Scotland most rooflights on houses fall under Class 2B permitted development; in a conservation area, or on a listed building, consent is needed. Flats and tenements are outside householder permitted development, so check with the planning authority first.
Under the Scottish building standards, replacement rooflights should average 1.6 W/m²K or better, and no individual unit should exceed 3.3 W/m²K. Replacing a rooflight, frame included, does not need a building warrant, but the work must still meet the building standards.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
What do sun tunnels & tubular skylights cost in Greenock?
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Greenock, 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 Greenock address.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights near Greenock
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Common questions
Can it go through a flat roof?
Yes, with a flat-roof flashing and upstand.
Rigid or flexible tube?
Rigid tubes carry much more light. Flexible tubes are easier where the loft is cluttered, but lose light faster.
Will it get condensation?
Insulating the tube where it passes through a cold loft prevents most condensation.
How do I book a survey in Greenock?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Can you work alongside my builder in Greenock?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
