Sun tunnels & tubular skylights for Pontardawe: the essentials
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Pontardawe means light pipes that bring daylight to halls and bathrooms with no window. We cover the SA8 district and the rest of West Glamorgan, with a survey before any price is fixed.
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.
We work across West Glamorgan, including Pontardawe, and in neighbouring towns such as Neath and Ystradgynlais. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
What you can choose
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Integrated electric light
- Insulated tube sections
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Ventilation adaptor
- Daylight where no window is possible
- Optional ventilation or lighting kit on some models
Things we check at survey
- Not a substitute for a habitable-room window
- Tube runs need insulation in cold lofts to limit condensation
Planning, building control and Pontardawe
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. 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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Guide prices for Pontardawe
Guide prices for sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Pontardawe 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.
- 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.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Questions about sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Pontardawe
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.
Will it get condensation?
Insulating the tube where it passes through a cold loft prevents most condensation.
Can it work at night?
Some models include a light fitting in the diffuser.
Is the survey in Pontardawe 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 Pontardawe?
Yes. We survey and fit sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Pontardawe and across West Glamorgan. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
