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How to Brighten Dark Rooms with Sun Tunnels

Introducing a brand new service to Instaloft as the best way to bring natural light into a dark roomwhere windows aren’t available; sun tunnels. We now provide this install service from first hand experience of the benefits this simple install can bring as the best alternative to artificially lit rooms. A well-lit room can transform the complete look and feel of a room and will go a long way in making a room feel bigger. Find out more about how sun tunnels can light up your home below.

How do sun tunnels work?

Sun tunnels, which are also known as tunnel skylights, solar tubes and daylight tunnels work by channeling the natural sunlight from your roof through a highly reflective tube which bounces the light off the sides of the sun tunnel and down into the room to flood the space with natural light. The shorter the sun tunnel, the better the light.

Where would sun tunnels work best?

Sun tunnels can be installed anywhere in the home as long as there is access to your roof space. Sun tunnels are perfect for dark spaces such as stairways, hallways, laundry rooms and utility spaces as well as bathrooms, bedrooms and kitchens. Conventionally dark closet spaces would hugely benefit from a sun tunnel install so you can get dressed in natural daylight. They can be installed on both flat and pitched roofs.

How much do sun tunnels cost?

When looking to let more light into a space, a new window is usually the first thought, however new window installations often come with a hefty price tag. Sun tunnels however offer a high quality alternative that are much more affordable. Get in touch for a sun tunnel install quote at Instaloft.

Sun tunnel installers UK

Based in Telford, Instaloft are pleased to offer our new sun tunnel installation service across:

West Midlands

Shropshire 

Staffordshire 

Walsall 

Shrewsbury 

Oswestry

Whitchurch 

Wrexham 

Albrighton 

Bridgenorth 

Newport

Shifnal 

Dudley 

Cannock 

Brownhills 

Rugeley 

Tamworth 

Stafford 

Stoke-on-Trent

Stone 

Lichfield 

Wednesbury 

Wolverhampton 

Tipton 

Bilston 

Sutton Coldfield

Solihull

Bromsgrove 

Worcester 

Birmingham.

Would your home benefit from a Sun Tunnel? Please call us on 0800 046 3955 or get in touch here for a FREE quote.

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Boarded Edging

As standard with installs

You can opt for a super slick finish to your new loft boarding with our custom boarded edging fixtures to seamlessly hide away the visible insulation in your loft.

Removal & Disposal of Loft Boarding

£14.99 per M2

We will remove your existing boarding and place it in a location convenient for you. Please let our fitters know where you would prefer the old boarding to be placed.

Loft Hatch Enlargement

Starting from £180

We will enlarge your existing loft opening and install a new energy efficient white UPVc hinged down loft hatch that meets all current building regulations and Part L requirements.

Hatch Enlargement Truss Roof Enlargement

Starting from £120

We will enlarge your existing loft opening and install a new energy efficient white UPVc hinged down loft hatch that meets all current building regulations and Part L requirements.

New Hatch in New Room

Starting from £230

New loft hatch built into a different room in the house.

Custom Built
Loft Hatch

Starting from £180

A custom loft entrance for you including architraving & a hinged door.

Custom Built Hinged Loft Door

Starting from £120

We will build a custom door to fit your existing loft entrance.

270mm Earthwool Insulation

£15.99 per M2

We will install m2 of 270mm thick Earthwool insulation to bring your current insulation level up the recommended standards.

170mm Earthwool Insulation

£10.99 per M2

We will install X m2 of 170mm thick Earthwool loft insulation to bring your current insulation level up the recommended standards.

100mm Earthwool Insulation

£8.99 per M2

We will install X m2 of 100mm thick Earthwool loft insulation to bring your current insulation level up the recommended standards.

Removal of Existing Boarding

£10.99 per M2

We will remove your existing boarding and place it in a location convenient for you. Please let our fitters know where you would prefer the old boarding to be placed.

Single Mains Light & Switch

Starting from £140

Our fully qualified electrician will install a single bayonet light fitting and bulb with a switch located next to the loft entrance so you can turn it on/off easily as you enter or leave.

Wire & Cable Removal

Starting from £60

Do you need regular access to the wiring and cabling in your loft? We can make bespoke hinged board panels with handles to enable easy access underneath the loft boards.

LED Light & Switch

Starting from £160

Our fully qualified electrician will install a LED tube light fitting with a switch located next to the loft entrance so you can turn it on/ off easily as you enter or leave the loft.

Additional Single Light

Starting from £50

We will install an additional single bayonet light fitting and bulb into your loft, within the most appropriate area available.

Additional Tube Light & Switch

Starting from £60

Our fully qualified electrician will install an additional fluorescent tube light into your loft for extra lighting.

Timber Loft Balustrade

Starting from £150

Timber Loft Ladder Balustrades look great and help to prevent accidents by surrounding the loft entrance.

Steel Loft Balustrade

Starting from £150

Our Steel Loft Ladder Balustrade is very firm and rigid and provides a safe sturdy surround to your loft.

Steel Grab Rails

Starting from £89.99

A Grab rail is a great alternative to the balustrade and provides a strong rail to help pull yourself into the loft.

Breathable Loft Lining

£6.99 per M2

We’ll install X m2 of loft lining to the rafters in your loft. Vapour permeable breathable membrane allows your roof to breathe, meaning you won’t need traditional ventilation.

Thermal Foil Loft Lining

£13 per M2

Thermal foil insulation was essentially designed to keep your house warmer during the winter but its string heat reflective qualities means that it will also keep your loft cool in the summer.

 

Like our other lining options, the thermal foil Loft Lining will also help protect your belongings and loft flooring from unsightly and dirty roof debris.

Loft Linning Trim

As standard with installs

Now included as standard on all of our installations, we can line the boarding area of the entrance with breathable membrane fixtures to discreetly hide away the visible insulation in your loft.

Truss Shelving Installation

Starting from £54.99

If you have a small loft space or simply need extra storage, we can install specialist truss shelving to provide you with even more storage space in the seemingly wasted nooks of your loft. 

Loft Hatch Replacement

Starting from £99

We will replace your existing standard sized loft hatch with a new energy efficient white UPVc hinged down loft hatch that meets all current building regulations and Part L requirements.

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