What do glass links & glass box roofs in Lochgilphead involve?
For Lochgilphead homes and buildings we offer glass links & glass box roofs: frameless glass links joining old and new buildings. We measure first, specify to the opening and confirm any planning or building-control points before quoting.
Scottish weather is hard on roofs, so we specify rooflights and roof windows with exposure in mind and fit upstands with generous heights. Glass links & glass box roofs suit joining a period house to a new extension or annexe.
From Lochgilphead to Dunoon, Gourock and Greenock, the same survey-first process applies: measure, specify, fix the price, then fit.
What you can choose
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Heated glass on some systems
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Visually light connection between buildings
- Can include frameless doors
Things we check at survey
- Abutments with old masonry need careful weathering
- Listed building consent or planning permission is commonly needed
Planning and building rules for Lochgilphead
In Scotland most rooflights on houses fall under Class 2B permitted development; in a conservation area, or on a listed building, consent is needed. Flats and tenements are outside householder permitted development, so check with the planning authority first.
Scotland's Technical Handbook (section 6) asks for windows, doors and rooflights in an extension to average 1.4–1.6 W/m²K, with no single unit worse than 3.3 W/m²K. Replacing a rooflight, frame included, does not need a building warrant, but the work must still meet the building standards.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Glass links & glass box roofs prices in Lochgilphead
The ranges below are typical for straightforward jobs; your fixed price follows a survey of your roof.
| 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 |
The process, step by step
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Lochgilphead, 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 Lochgilphead: questions
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.
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.
How long does a link take?
Design and manufacture are the long part. Fitting is often two to five days.
Is the survey in Lochgilphead free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Lochgilphead?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
