What do glass links & glass box roofs in Ellon involve?
Our glass links & glass box roofs service in Ellon covers frameless glass links joining old and new buildings. Every job starts with a survey of the opening, the roof covering and the room below, and a fixed written price.
Many Scottish homes have dormers and attic rooms where an extra roof window adds light without a full dormer. Typical uses for glass links & glass box roofs include listed and period buildings where the old wall should stay visible.
We work across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, including Ellon, and in neighbouring towns such as Inverurie and Peterhead. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Specification options
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Heated glass on some systems
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Can include frameless doors
- Bright circulation space
Before you order: points to check
- Listed building consent or planning permission is commonly needed
- Structural calculations are part of the design
Planning and building rules for Ellon
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. Listed buildings need listed building consent where the work affects their character.
Under the Scottish building standards, replacement rooflights should average 1.6 W/m²K or better, and no individual unit should exceed 3.3 W/m²K. Forming a new opening normally involves structural work, so check with the local authority verifier whether a building warrant is needed.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Glass links & glass box roofs prices in Ellon
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Ellon, as elsewhere, making good inside and access equipment are the main variables.
| 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 |
What happens next
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Ellon, measures and checks structure and access.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Glass links & glass box roofs in Ellon: 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 long does a link take?
Design and manufacture are the long part. Fitting is often two to five days.
Who designs it?
Your architect, or we produce a survey-based design that the glass manufacturer engineers.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Ellon?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
How do I book a survey in Ellon?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
