What do glass links & glass box roofs in St Ives involve?
Glass links & glass box roofs in St Ives means frameless glass links joining old and new buildings. We cover the PE27 district and the rest of Cambridgeshire, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Flat, open landscape in much of the East means roofs take the wind, so upstand and seal details matter more than the brand of glass. Think of glass links & glass box roofs for joining a period house to a new extension or annexe.
We work across Cambridgeshire, including St Ives, and in neighbouring towns such as Huntingdon and St Neots. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Specification options
- Heated glass on some systems
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Bright circulation space
- Structural glass roof with concealed fixings
Before you order: points to check
- Abutments with old masonry need careful weathering
- Listed building consent or planning permission is commonly needed
Planning and building rules for St Ives
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. 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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
What do glass links & glass box roofs cost in St Ives?
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In St Ives, 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 PE27 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits St Ives, 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
Who designs it?
Your architect, or we produce a survey-based design that the glass manufacturer engineers.
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.
How do I book a survey in St Ives?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Will I need planning permission in St Ives?
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.
