Sun tunnels & tubular skylights for North Shields: the essentials
For North Shields homes and buildings we offer sun tunnels & tubular skylights: light pipes that bring daylight to halls and bathrooms with no window. We measure first, specify to the opening and confirm any planning or building-control points before quoting.
Coastal exposure along the North East means we look closely at frame finishes and seals. Think of sun tunnels & tubular skylights for windowless hallways, landings and bathrooms.
North Shields is around 12 km from Newcastle upon Tyne, and we survey and fit throughout that part of Tyne and Wear, including the NE29 district.
Options we can specify in North Shields
- Insulated tube sections
- Integrated electric light
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Ventilation adaptor
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Small ceiling opening, quick fit
- Works on pitched and flat roofs
What to check first
- Gives light, not a view
- Not a substitute for a habitable-room window
Planning and building rules for North Shields
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. 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.
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. 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.
Guide prices for North Shields
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In North Shields, 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 NE29 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- 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.
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Questions about sun tunnels & tubular skylights in North Shields
Can it work at night?
Some models include a light fitting in the diffuser.
Rigid or flexible tube?
Rigid tubes carry much more light. Flexible tubes are easier where the loft is cluttered, but lose light faster.
Can it go through a flat roof?
Yes, with a flat-roof flashing and upstand.
Can you work alongside my builder in North Shields?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
How do I book a survey in North Shields?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
