What do sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Lichfield involve?
Thinking about sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Lichfield? The short answer: light pipes that bring daylight to halls and bathrooms with no window. The longer answer depends on your roof, which is why we survey before we price.
Industrial and commercial units around Midlands towns often still have their original rooflight sheets, which are due for replacement. Sun tunnels & tubular skylights suit small internal rooms where a full rooflight will not fit.
Lichfield is around 43 km from Stoke-on-Trent, and we survey and fit throughout that part of Staffordshire, including the WS13 district.
What you can choose
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Integrated electric light
- Ventilation adaptor
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Works on pitched and flat roofs
- Daylight where no window is possible
Before you order: points to check
- Tube runs need insulation in cold lofts to limit condensation
- Not a substitute for a habitable-room window
Consents for sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Lichfield
English householder permitted development (Class C) normally covers rooflights that stand no more than 0.15 m proud of the roof plane and stay below the highest part of the roof. Listed buildings need listed building consent, flats have no householder permitted development rights, and an Article 4 direction can remove the rights in some conservation areas.
Under Approved Document L, a rooflight added to an English home must achieve at least 2.2 W/m²K (horizontal plane), and a roof window 1.4 W/m²K or Window Energy Rating Band B. Replacing a rooflight or roof window can be self-certified by an installer registered with an authorised competent person scheme; otherwise building control approval is needed.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
What do sun tunnels & tubular skylights cost in Lichfield?
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Lichfield, 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 |
The process, step by step
- Tell us what you have. Send the WS13 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Lichfield, measures and checks structure and access.
- 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 Lichfield
Can it work at night?
Some models include a light fitting in the diffuser.
Rigid or flexible tube?
Rigid tubes carry much more light. Flexible tubes are easier where the loft is cluttered, but lose light faster.
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 Lichfield free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
How do I book a survey in Lichfield?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
