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Canterbury Solatube

Struggling with Dark Spaces in Your Home?

Many homes across Canterbury have areas that don’t get enough natural light. Hallways, bathrooms, kitchens and internal living spaces often rely on artificial lighting, even during the day.

In Christchurch and surrounding areas, a mix of older homes and newer builds can still leave key spaces feeling dark, especially during the colder months when natural light is limited.

Solatube skylights offer a simple, effective way to bring natural daylight into these spaces.

Using advanced daylighting technology, Solatube captures sunlight at roof level and delivers it evenly into your home, creating a bright, comfortable space without glare or excess heat.

Grant Gilmour has helped homeowners across Canterbury transform darker areas into spaces that feel lighter, more open and more enjoyable to live in.

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Grant Gilmour

Grant Gilmour

Phone: 0800 765 288

Meet Grant, Your Local Solatube Licensee

Grant Gilmour helps homeowners across Canterbury bring natural light into their homes with practical, well-considered solutions. Known for a reliable and straightforward approach, Grant focuses on delivering results that make a real difference to how a space feels.

Working throughout Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region, Grant understands the mix of older homes and modern builds, as well as the impact of seasonal light and colder conditions. This local experience allows him to recommend the right daylighting solution for each property.

Grant takes a hands-on approach from start to finish, keeping the process simple, clear and easy to manage, with results homeowners can rely on year-round.

Why Homeowners in Canterbury Choose Solatube

When choosing a skylight, performance and reliability matter. In Canterbury, changing weather conditions, colder winters and strong winds mean it’s important to choose a solution that performs well year-round.

Solatube systems are designed to deliver consistent natural daylight throughout the day, helping brighten your home while avoiding common issues often associated with traditional skylights.

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Leak-proof design with 10-year warranty

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Fast Installation

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No heat, glare or UV damage

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Brighter Natural Light — Even on Cloudy Days

What Our Customers Are Saying

Made a huge difference to our hallway, I can now grow plants! Many thanks to Grant.

Julie Osborne, Christchurch

Excellent and professional installation. Very tidy work. The result is amazing, with exceptional additional light in the laundry and passageway.

Geoff Annear, Rangiora

This Solatube has completely transformed our dark, dingy entranceway. We can’t believe how much light it has brought in — it even reaches down the hall as well. It is absolutely brilliant.

Leonie Austin, Ashburton

So happy with the investment I made in installing my Solatube. It’s made such a huge difference and brought the sunshine indoors. Thanks for the quick and efficient installation.

Cathi Kernot, Bryndwer

Friendly, efficient, and helpful service. The Solatube has brought light into our previously very dark entrance. Thank you so much.

Lyn Wilson, Sefton

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How Our Process Works

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1. GET IN TOUCH

Fill in the form and your local Solatube licensee will contact you.

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2. SITE VISIT

A site visit is arranged to assess your home and lighting needs.

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3. QUOTE

You’ll receive a clear, no-obligation quote. Once approved, an installation date is booked at a time that suits you.

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4. ENJOY YOUR SOLATUBE

Enjoy beautiful, natural daylight transforming your home.

A Solatube Transformation

Tony and Merian had tried several ways to brighten their home but nothing worked quite like Solatube.

Watch how natural daylight transformed the space they live in.

FAQ

Have a Question about Solatube Skylights?

A standard Solatube skylight installation can typically be completed within a day. Our certified licensee will provide an exact timeframe once they have reviewed the specific details of your project.

A Solatube skylight is a fully installed system, so pricing can vary depending on your home and the type of installation. After a quick chat, your local Solatube licensee can give you an indicative price and guide you through the best option for your space.

Yes. Even on overcast or shorter winter days, Solatube systems are designed to capture available daylight and deliver it effectively into your home, helping brighten spaces when natural light is limited.

Yes. Solatube can be installed in a wide range of home types, including older properties. Each installation is tailored to suit the structure of the home and deliver the best possible result.