How we approach glass links & glass box roofs in St Neots
We handle glass links & glass box roofs across Cambridgeshire, including St Neots. In short: frameless glass links joining old and new buildings. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
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. Typical uses for glass links & glass box roofs include listed and period buildings where the old wall should stay visible.
St Neots sits about 10 km from Sandy and 14 km from Huntingdon, and we cover the whole PE19 postcode district and the roads in between.
Options we can specify in St Neots
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Heated glass on some systems
- Visually light connection between buildings
- Designed around the existing building
Before you order: points to check
- Thermal performance of large glass areas must be calculated
- Listed building consent or planning permission is commonly needed
Planning, building control and St Neots
English householder permitted development (Class C) normally covers rooflights that stand no more than 0.15 m proud of the roof plane and stay below the highest part of the roof. 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.
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. 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.
What do glass links & glass box roofs cost in St Neots?
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in St Neots, 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 |
The process, step by step
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your St Neots address.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Common 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.
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 long does a link take?
Design and manufacture are the long part. Fitting is often two to five days.
How do I book a survey in St Neots?
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 Neots?
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.
