Glass links & glass box roofs for Ely: the essentials
Glass links & glass box roofs in Ely means frameless glass links joining old and new buildings. We cover the CB7 district and the rest of Cambridgeshire, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Barn conversions and timber-framed homes across the East often call for conservation rooflights or bespoke glass. In Ely, as anywhere, glass links & glass box roofs are the usual choice for listed and period buildings where the old wall should stay visible.
Neighbouring towns include Newmarket (20 km) and March (21 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
Choices for your Ely project
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Can include frameless doors
- Structural glass roof with concealed fixings
Before you order: points to check
- Listed building consent or planning permission is commonly needed
- Abutments with old masonry need careful weathering
Planning and building rules for Ely
Most rooflights on English houses do not need planning permission, provided they keep within 150 mm of the roof surface and below the ridge line. Listed buildings need listed building consent, flats have no householder permitted development rights, and an Article 4 direction can remove the rights in some conservation areas.
Under Approved Document L, a rooflight added to an English home must achieve at least 2.2 W/m²K (horizontal plane), and a roof window 1.4 W/m²K or Window Energy Rating Band B. In an extension, glazing including rooflights is normally limited to 25% of the new floor area plus any windows or doors the extension covers, unless a whole-house calculation shows otherwise.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Guide prices for Ely
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 |
What happens next
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
Glass links & glass box roofs near Ely
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Common questions
Who designs it?
Your architect, or we produce a survey-based design that the glass manufacturer engineers.
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 long does a link take?
Design and manufacture are the long part. Fitting is often two to five days.
Will I need planning permission in Ely?
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.
Can you work alongside my builder in Ely?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
