How we approach sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Felixstowe
We handle sun tunnels & tubular skylights across Suffolk, including Felixstowe. 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.
Barn conversions and timber-framed homes across the East often call for conservation rooflights or bespoke glass. Typical uses for sun tunnels & tubular skylights include small internal rooms where a full rooflight will not fit.
Neighbouring towns include Harwich (5 km) and Ipswich (17 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
What you can choose
- Ventilation adaptor
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Insulated tube sections
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Rigid or flexible tubes for awkward lofts
- Works on pitched and flat roofs
Things we check at survey
- Light output falls with tube length and bends
- Tube runs need insulation in cold lofts to limit condensation
Consents for sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Felixstowe
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.
What do sun tunnels & tubular skylights cost in Felixstowe?
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Felixstowe, 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 IP11 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
Neighbouring towns
Related work in Felixstowe
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Felixstowe: questions
Can it work at night?
Some models include a light fitting in the diffuser.
Can it go through a flat roof?
Yes, with a flat-roof flashing and upstand.
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.
How do I book a survey in Felixstowe?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Can you work alongside my builder in Felixstowe?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
