Sun tunnels & tubular skylights for Swansea: the essentials
Our sun tunnels & tubular skylights service in Swansea 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.
Slate roofs, stone cottages and terraced valleys are typical across Wales, and slim rooflights that sit low in the slates suit them best. Typical uses for sun tunnels & tubular skylights include windowless hallways, landings and bathrooms.
We cover all of Swansea and the SA1 district, and nearby Briton Ferry and Gorseinon.
Choices for your Swansea project
- Insulated tube sections
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Ventilation adaptor
- Integrated electric light
- Small ceiling opening, quick fit
- Works on pitched and flat roofs
Things we check at survey
- Light output falls with tube length and bends
- Tube runs need insulation in cold lofts to limit condensation
Consents for sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Swansea
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. 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.
In Wales the limiting values are 2.2 W/m²K for a rooflight and 1.4 W/m²K (or WER Band B) for a roof window in an existing house. 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.
Guide prices for Swansea
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Swansea, 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
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Swansea address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Swansea, measures and checks structure and access.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Common questions
Can it work at night?
Some models include a light fitting in the diffuser.
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.
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 Swansea?
Yes. We survey and fit sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Swansea and across West Glamorgan. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Can you work alongside my builder in Swansea?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
