What do sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Selkirk involve?
Our sun tunnels & tubular skylights service in Selkirk 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.
Short winter days in Scotland make every square metre of overhead glass count, so rooflight sizing matters. Typical uses for sun tunnels & tubular skylights include windowless hallways, landings and bathrooms.
From Selkirk to Galashiels, Hawick and Jedburgh, the same survey-first process applies: measure, specify, fix the price, then fit.
What you can choose
- Ventilation adaptor
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Insulated tube sections
- Integrated electric light
- Low maintenance
- Small ceiling opening, quick fit
Before you order: points to check
- Tube runs need insulation in cold lofts to limit condensation
- Gives light, not a view
Planning, building control and Selkirk
Planning rules in Scotland differ: rooflights are treated as external alterations under Class 2B, with no permitted development 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. 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.
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights prices in Selkirk
Guide prices for sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Selkirk are the same as anywhere we work — what changes the price is the job: access, structure, scaffold and finishing.
| 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 |
What happens next
- Tell us what you have. Send the TD7 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Selkirk, measures and checks structure and access.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Questions about sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Selkirk
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.
Can it go through a flat roof?
Yes, with a flat-roof flashing and upstand.
Will it get condensation?
Insulating the tube where it passes through a cold loft prevents most condensation.
Is the survey in Selkirk 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 Selkirk?
Yes. We survey and fit sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Selkirk and across the Scottish Borders. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
