What do sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Longton involve?
We handle sun tunnels & tubular skylights across Staffordshire, including Longton. 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.
Midlands housing is a mix of Victorian terraces, inter-war semis and newer estates, and rear kitchen extensions with flat rooflights are a common upgrade. Sun tunnels & tubular skylights suit windowless hallways, landings and bathrooms.
Longton sits about 4 km from Stoke-on-Trent and 7 km from Newcastle-under-Lyme, and we cover the whole ST3 postcode district and the roads in between.
Specification options
- Ventilation adaptor
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Insulated tube sections
- Integrated electric light
- Optional ventilation or lighting kit on some models
- Small ceiling opening, quick fit
Things we check at survey
- Not a substitute for a habitable-room window
- Gives light, not a view
Planning and building rules for Longton
In England a rooflight on a house is usually permitted development under Class C if it projects no more than 150 mm beyond the roof slope and sits no higher than the ridge. 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.
Building Regulations Approved Document L sets a limiting U-value of 2.2 W/m²K for new or replacement rooflights in existing homes, measured in the horizontal plane; roof windows need 1.4 W/m²K or a Band B energy rating. In an extension, glazing including rooflights is normally limited to 25% of the new floor area plus any windows or doors the extension covers, unless a whole-house calculation shows otherwise.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
What do sun tunnels & tubular skylights cost in Longton?
Guide prices for sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Longton 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 |
How the job runs
- Tell us what you have. Send the ST3 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Longton, 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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Common questions
Will it get condensation?
Insulating the tube where it passes through a cold loft prevents most condensation.
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.
Do you fit sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Longton?
Yes. We survey and fit sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Longton and across Staffordshire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Is the survey in Longton free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
