How we approach glass links & glass box roofs in Aberdeen
We handle glass links & glass box roofs across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, including Aberdeen. In short: frameless glass links joining old and new buildings. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
Tenements and flats are common in Scottish towns and cities, where rooflights over stairwells and top-floor flats need the owners' and factor's agreement. Think of glass links & glass box roofs for listed and period buildings where the old wall should stay visible.
We cover all of Aberdeen and the AB10 district, and nearby Inverurie and Ellon.
Specification options
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Heated glass on some systems
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Designed around the existing building
- Bright circulation space
What to check first
- Abutments with old masonry need careful weathering
- Listed building consent or planning permission is commonly needed
Do you need permission in Aberdeen?
Planning rules in Scotland differ: rooflights are treated as external alterations under Class 2B, with no permitted development in conservation areas. Listed buildings need listed building consent where the work affects their character.
Scottish energy standards for glazing, including rooflights, use an area-weighted average of 1.4–1.6 W/m²K in extensions, so most modern units comply comfortably. Forming a new opening normally involves structural work, so check with the local authority verifier whether a building warrant is needed.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Guide prices for Aberdeen
Guide prices for glass links & glass box roofs in Aberdeen are the same as anywhere we work — what changes the price is the job: access, structure, scaffold and finishing.
| Option | Guide price inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Fully frameless link with glass beams | £20,395 – £35,995 | £16,995 – £29,995 |
| Glass roof and glazed sides Typical | £13,195 – £20,395 | £10,995 – £16,995 |
| Glass roof between existing walls | £9,595 – £13,195 | £7,995 – £10,995 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Aberdeen address.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Glass links & glass box roofs in Aberdeen: questions
Can a glass link be warm enough to use all year?
With insulated glass units, solar control and good detailing, yes — though it will always be brighter and more exposed to temperature swings than a solid room.
How is the glass joined to the old wall?
Usually by a slim channel or flashing set into the masonry, sealed and weathered so the old wall can move without cracking the glass seal.
Do glass links need planning permission?
Often, yes — and listed building consent if either building is listed. We can provide drawings and product data for your application.
Will I need planning permission in Aberdeen?
Scottish householder permitted development (Class 2B, other external alterations) can cover a rooflight that projects no more than 1 metre from the roof, but the right does not apply in conservation areas.
Is the survey in Aberdeen free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
