Sun tunnels & tubular skylights for Hawick: the essentials
We handle sun tunnels & tubular skylights across the Scottish Borders, including Hawick. 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.
Short winter days in Scotland make every square metre of overhead glass count, so rooflight sizing matters. In Hawick, as anywhere, sun tunnels & tubular skylights are the usual choice for small internal rooms where a full rooflight will not fit.
Hawick sits about 14 km from Selkirk and 16 km from Jedburgh, and we cover the whole TD9 postcode district and the roads in between.
What you can choose
- Integrated electric light
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Insulated tube sections
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Rigid or flexible tubes for awkward lofts
- Optional ventilation or lighting kit on some models
Things we check at survey
- Light output falls with tube length and bends
- Not a substitute for a habitable-room window
Planning and building rules for Hawick
Scottish householder permitted development (Class 2B, other external alterations) can cover a rooflight that projects no more than 1 metre from the roof, but the right does not apply in conservation areas. Flats and tenements are outside householder permitted development, so check with the planning authority first.
Scotland's Technical Handbook (section 6) asks for windows, doors and rooflights in an extension to average 1.4–1.6 W/m²K, with no single unit worse than 3.3 W/m²K. Forming a new opening normally involves structural work, so check with the local authority verifier whether a building warrant is needed.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
What do sun tunnels & tubular skylights cost in Hawick?
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 |
How the job runs
- Tell us what you have. Send the TD9 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- 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.
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Questions about sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Hawick
Rigid or flexible tube?
Rigid tubes carry much more light. Flexible tubes are easier where the loft is cluttered, but lose light faster.
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.
Can it go through a flat roof?
Yes, with a flat-roof flashing and upstand.
How do I book a survey in Hawick?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Do you fit sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Hawick?
Yes. We survey and fit sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Hawick and across the Scottish Borders. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
