Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Marlborough: what is involved?
Thinking about sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Marlborough? The short answer: light pipes that bring daylight to halls and bathrooms with no window. The longer answer depends on your roof, which is why we survey before we price.
Holiday lets and second homes across the South West often want roof windows with blinds and remote opening for when the house is empty. Sun tunnels & tubular skylights suit windowless hallways, landings and bathrooms.
Marlborough sits about 16 km from Swindon and 20 km from Devizes, and we cover the whole SN8 postcode district and the roads in between.
Choices for your Marlborough project
- Insulated tube sections
- Ventilation adaptor
- Integrated electric light
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Optional ventilation or lighting kit on some models
- Daylight where no window is possible
Things we check at survey
- Gives light, not a view
- Light output falls with tube length and bends
Do you need permission in Marlborough?
Most rooflights on English houses do not need planning permission, provided they keep within 150 mm of the roof surface and below the ridge line. 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. The Future Homes and Buildings Standards, published in March 2026, apply from 24 March 2027 and keep the 2.2 W/m²K limit for rooflights.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights prices in Marlborough
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
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Marlborough address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Marlborough, 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 Marlborough: questions
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.
Rigid or flexible tube?
Rigid tubes carry much more light. Flexible tubes are easier where the loft is cluttered, but lose light faster.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Marlborough?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Is the survey in Marlborough free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
