How we approach sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Haywards Heath
We handle sun tunnels & tubular skylights across West Sussex, including Haywards Heath. 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.
Orangery-style extensions with lanterns are popular across the South East, and solar-control glass makes a big difference on south-facing gardens. Think of sun tunnels & tubular skylights for windowless hallways, landings and bathrooms.
Haywards Heath sits about 5 km from Burgess Hill and 14 km from Crawley, and we cover the whole RH16 postcode district and the roads in between.
Specification options
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Integrated electric light
- Insulated tube sections
- Ventilation adaptor
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Optional ventilation or lighting kit on some models
- Rigid or flexible tubes for awkward lofts
Things we check at survey
- Gives light, not a view
- Tube runs need insulation in cold lofts to limit condensation
Consents for sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Haywards Heath
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. Listed buildings need listed building consent, flats have no householder permitted development rights, and an Article 4 direction can remove the rights in some conservation areas.
Building Regulations Approved Document L sets a limiting U-value of 2.2 W/m²K for new or replacement rooflights in existing homes, measured in the horizontal plane; roof windows need 1.4 W/m²K or a Band B energy rating. 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.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
What do sun tunnels & tubular skylights cost in Haywards Heath?
The ranges below are typical for straightforward jobs; your fixed price follows a survey of your roof.
| 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
- 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.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Questions about sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Haywards Heath
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.
Can it go through a flat roof?
Yes, with a flat-roof flashing and upstand.
Is the survey in Haywards Heath free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
How do I book a survey in Haywards Heath?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
