How we approach sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Neath
We handle sun tunnels & tubular skylights across West Glamorgan, including Neath. 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.
Wales sees a lot of wind-driven rain, particularly in the west, so upstand height and flashing laps matter more than anywhere. In Neath, as anywhere, sun tunnels & tubular skylights are the usual choice for small internal rooms where a full rooflight will not fit.
From Neath to Briton Ferry, Pontardawe and Port Talbot, the same survey-first process applies: measure, specify, fix the price, then fit.
Options we can specify in Neath
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Ventilation adaptor
- Insulated tube sections
- Optional ventilation or lighting kit on some models
- Small ceiling opening, quick fit
What to check first
- Light output falls with tube length and bends
- Not a substitute for a habitable-room window
Do you need permission in Neath?
Planning rules in Wales are tighter than in England for rooflights: Class C rights do not apply in conservation areas, National Parks or AONBs, so a rooflight there needs planning permission. Listed buildings need listed building consent from the council, and flats have no householder permitted development rights.
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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights prices in Neath
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Neath, 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 |
How the job runs
- Tell us what you have. Send the SA11 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.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights near Neath
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Common questions
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.
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 I need to be at home for the survey in Neath?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Will I need planning permission in Neath?
Welsh householder permitted development (Class C) allows rooflights that project no more than 15 cm and sit no higher than the existing roof — but not in conservation areas, National Parks, AONBs or World Heritage Sites.
