How we approach sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Tamworth
Thinking about sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Tamworth? 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. Think of sun tunnels & tubular skylights for small internal rooms where a full rooflight will not fit.
Tamworth sits about 10 km from Lichfield and 11 km from Sutton Coldfield, and we cover the whole B79 postcode district and the roads in between.
What you can choose
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Insulated tube sections
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Ventilation adaptor
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Rigid or flexible tubes for awkward lofts
- Optional ventilation or lighting kit on some models
Before you order: points to check
- Light output falls with tube length and bends
- Gives light, not a view
Do you need permission in Tamworth?
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. A rooflight on a side-facing slope must be obscure-glazed, and fixed shut unless the opening part is more than 1.7 m above the floor.
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. The Future Homes and Buildings Standards, published in March 2026, apply from 24 March 2027 and keep the 2.2 W/m²K limit for rooflights.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights prices in Tamworth
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Tamworth, 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
- Tell us what you have. Send the B79 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Tamworth, 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 Tamworth
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.
Will it get condensation?
Insulating the tube where it passes through a cold loft prevents most condensation.
Can it go through a flat roof?
Yes, with a flat-roof flashing and upstand.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Tamworth?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Can you work alongside my builder in Tamworth?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
