What do sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Newcastle upon Tyne involve?
Our sun tunnels & tubular skylights service in Newcastle upon Tyne 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.
Coastal exposure along the North East means we look closely at frame finishes and seals. Sun tunnels & tubular skylights suit windowless hallways, landings and bathrooms.
We cover all of Newcastle upon Tyne and the NE1 district, and nearby Gateshead and Gosforth.
Options we can specify in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Ventilation adaptor
- Integrated electric light
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Insulated tube sections
- Low maintenance
- Optional ventilation or lighting kit on some models
Things we check at survey
- Light output falls with tube length and bends
- Tube runs need insulation in cold lofts to limit condensation
Planning and building rules for Newcastle upon Tyne
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. 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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights prices in Newcastle upon Tyne
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Newcastle upon Tyne, 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 |
The process, step by step
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Newcastle upon Tyne address.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Common questions
Can it go through a flat roof?
Yes, with a flat-roof flashing and upstand.
Will it get condensation?
Insulating the tube where it passes through a cold loft prevents most condensation.
Rigid or flexible tube?
Rigid tubes carry much more light. Flexible tubes are easier where the loft is cluttered, but lose light faster.
Is the survey in Newcastle upon Tyne free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Do you fit sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Yes. We survey and fit sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Newcastle upon Tyne and across Tyne and Wear. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
