Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Trowbridge: what is involved?
Sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Trowbridge means light pipes that bring daylight to halls and bathrooms with no window. We cover the BA14 district and the rest of Wiltshire, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Holiday lets and second homes across the South West often want roof windows with blinds and remote opening for when the house is empty. Typical uses for sun tunnels & tubular skylights include windowless hallways, landings and bathrooms.
We work across Wiltshire, including Trowbridge, and in neighbouring towns such as Melksham and Bath. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Options we can specify in Trowbridge
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Integrated electric light
- Pitched or flat-roof flashings
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Insulated tube sections
- Daylight where no window is possible
- Optional ventilation or lighting kit on some models
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 Trowbridge
English householder permitted development (Class C) normally covers rooflights that stand no more than 0.15 m proud of the roof plane and stay below the highest part of the roof. A rooflight on a side-facing slope must be obscure-glazed, and fixed shut unless the opening part is more than 1.7 m above the floor.
Under Approved Document L, a rooflight added to an English home must achieve at least 2.2 W/m²K (horizontal plane), and a roof window 1.4 W/m²K or Window Energy Rating Band B. Replacing a rooflight or roof window can be self-certified by an installer registered with an authorised competent person scheme; otherwise building control approval is needed.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Guide prices for Trowbridge
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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- 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 Trowbridge
Can it work at night?
Some models include a light fitting in the diffuser.
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.
Will it get condensation?
Insulating the tube where it passes through a cold loft prevents most condensation.
Do you fit sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Trowbridge?
Yes. We survey and fit sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Trowbridge and across Wiltshire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Is the survey in Trowbridge free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
