What do glass links & glass box roofs in Oban involve?
Glass links & glass box roofs in Oban: by arrangement. In short, frameless glass links joining old and new buildings. We confirm travel and timing before any survey is booked, then fix the price in writing.
Short winter days in Scotland make every square metre of overhead glass count, so rooflight sizing matters. Typical uses for glass links & glass box roofs include listed and period buildings where the old wall should stay visible.
Oban is in a remote or island area, so surveys and fitting here are by arrangement. Send your postcode and we will tell you honestly whether and when we can help.
What you can choose
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Heated glass on some systems
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Keeps period walls on show
- Structural glass roof with concealed fixings
Things we check at survey
- Abutments with old masonry need careful weathering
- Thermal performance of large glass areas must be calculated
Planning, building control and Oban
In Scotland most rooflights on houses fall under Class 2B permitted development; in a conservation area, or on a listed building, consent is needed. 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. Replacing a rooflight, frame included, does not need a building warrant, but the work must still meet the building standards.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Guide prices for Oban
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Oban, scaffold, a hoist for heavy glass, or a new structural opening can move the figure, which is why we survey first.
| 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
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Oban address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Oban, 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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Common questions
How long does a link take?
Design and manufacture are the long part. Fitting is often two to five days.
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.
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.
Do you fit glass links & glass box roofs in Oban?
By arrangement. Oban is a remote or island location, so send your postcode and photos and we will confirm what we can offer before any survey is booked.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Oban?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
