How we approach sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Briton Ferry
Our sun tunnels & tubular skylights service in Briton Ferry 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.
Chapels, barns and farm buildings converted across Wales often need bespoke or conservation-style glass. Typical uses for sun tunnels & tubular skylights include small internal rooms where a full rooflight will not fit.
Briton Ferry sits about 4 km from Neath and 5 km from Port Talbot, and we cover the whole SA11 postcode district and the roads in between.
Specification options
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Integrated electric light
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Ventilation adaptor
- Small ceiling opening, quick fit
- Works on pitched and flat roofs
Things we check at survey
- Gives light, not a view
- Light output falls with tube length and bends
Consents for sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Briton Ferry
In Wales a rooflight on a house is usually permitted development if it stands no more than 15 cm proud of the roof, except on protected land such as conservation areas and National Parks, where permission is needed. A side-facing rooflight within 10.5 m of the boundary must be obscure-glazed, and non-opening unless the opening part is more than 1.7 m above the floor.
Approved Document L in Wales (2022 edition) sets 2.2 W/m²K for rooflights, measured horizontally, and 1.4 W/m²K or Band B for roof windows in existing homes. Wales also has its own overheating rules (Part O) for new homes, in force since November 2022.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Guide prices for Briton Ferry
Guide prices for sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Briton Ferry are the same as anywhere we work — what changes the price is the job: access, structure, scaffold and finishing.
| 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.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Briton Ferry, measures and checks structure and access.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Briton Ferry: questions
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 work at night?
Some models include a light fitting in the diffuser.
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.
Do you fit sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Briton Ferry?
Yes. We survey and fit sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Briton Ferry and across West Glamorgan. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Is the survey in Briton Ferry free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
