How we approach sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Sunbury-on-Thames
Our sun tunnels & tubular skylights service in Sunbury-on-Thames 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.
Orangery-style extensions with lanterns are popular across the South East, and solar-control glass makes a big difference on south-facing gardens. Sun tunnels & tubular skylights suit small internal rooms where a full rooflight will not fit.
Sunbury-on-Thames is around 14 km from Woking, and we survey and fit throughout that part of Surrey, including the TW16 district.
What you can choose
- Ventilation adaptor
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Insulated tube sections
- Low maintenance
- Daylight where no window is possible
Before you order: points to check
- Not a substitute for a habitable-room window
- Gives light, not a view
Planning and building rules for Sunbury-on-Thames
Most rooflights on English houses do not need planning permission, provided they keep within 150 mm of the roof surface and below the ridge line. 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.
For English homes the energy rules ask for rooflights of 2.2 W/m²K or better and roof windows of 1.4 W/m²K (or WER Band B); most modern double glazed units meet both. 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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights prices in Sunbury-on-Thames
The ranges below are typical for straightforward jobs; your fixed price follows a survey of your roof.
| 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
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights near Sunbury-on-Thames
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Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Sunbury-on-Thames: questions
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 work at night?
Some models include a light fitting in the diffuser.
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 Sunbury-on-Thames?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Is the survey in Sunbury-on-Thames free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
