How we approach glass links & glass box roofs in Slough
Glass links & glass box roofs in Slough means frameless glass links joining old and new buildings. We cover the SL1 district and the rest of Berkshire, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Larger gardens in much of the South East mean deeper rear extensions, and deeper rooms need light from above rather than only from the doors. Think of glass links & glass box roofs for listed and period buildings where the old wall should stay visible.
Neighbouring towns include Windsor (3 km) and Maidenhead (9 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
Specification options
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Heated glass on some systems
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Keeps period walls on show
- Designed around the existing building
Before you order: points to check
- Listed building consent or planning permission is commonly needed
- Structural calculations are part of the design
Consents for glass links & glass box roofs in Slough
In England a rooflight on a house is usually permitted development under Class C if it projects no more than 150 mm beyond the roof slope and sits no higher than the ridge. A rooflight on a side-facing slope must be obscure-glazed, and fixed shut unless the opening part is more than 1.7 m above the floor.
For English homes the energy rules ask for rooflights of 2.2 W/m²K or better and roof windows of 1.4 W/m²K (or WER Band B); most modern double glazed units meet both. Replacing a rooflight or roof window can be self-certified by an installer registered with an authorised competent person scheme; otherwise building control approval is needed.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Glass links & glass box roofs prices in Slough
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Slough, 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Tell us what you have. Send the SL1 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Slough, measures and checks structure and access.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Glass links & glass box roofs in Slough: questions
Is structural glass safe?
Structural glass is laminated so it stays in place if a ply breaks. The manufacturer designs it for the loads involved.
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.
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 I need to be at home for the survey in Slough?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Do you fit glass links & glass box roofs in Slough?
Yes. We survey and fit glass links & glass box roofs in Slough and across Berkshire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
