How we approach sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Kidderminster
For Kidderminster homes and buildings we offer sun tunnels & tubular skylights: light pipes that bring daylight to halls and bathrooms with no window. We measure first, specify to the opening and confirm any planning or building-control points before quoting.
Many Midlands semis have had a single-storey rear extension added, and a larger flat rooflight or lantern is often the change that makes it feel finished. Typical uses for sun tunnels & tubular skylights include windowless hallways, landings and bathrooms.
Kidderminster is around 22 km from Worcester, and we survey and fit throughout that part of Worcestershire, including the DY10 district.
What you can choose
- Rigid (brighter) or flexible tubes
- Integrated electric light
- Insulated tube sections
- Diffusers in several sizes
- Ventilation adaptor
- Small ceiling opening, quick fit
- Works on pitched and flat roofs
What to check first
- Gives light, not a view
- Tube runs need insulation in cold lofts to limit condensation
Planning and building rules for Kidderminster
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. 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 Kidderminster?
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
- Tell us what you have. Send the DY10 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Common questions
Can it go through a flat roof?
Yes, with a flat-roof flashing and upstand.
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.
How do I book a survey in Kidderminster?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Do you fit sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Kidderminster?
Yes. We survey and fit sun tunnels & tubular skylights in Kidderminster and across Worcestershire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
