Glass links & glass box roofs in Ballymena: what is involved?
We handle glass links & glass box roofs across County Antrim, including Ballymena. In short: frameless glass links joining old and new buildings. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
Bungalows are widespread in Northern Ireland, and sun tunnels or roof windows are an easy way to brighten internal hallways. In Ballymena, 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 Magherafelt (24 km) and Newtownabbey (33 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
Options we can specify in Ballymena
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Structural glass roof with concealed fixings
- Keeps period walls on show
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 Ballymena
In Northern Ireland, roof alterations come under Class B of the 2015 order: a rooflight facing a road must not project more than 15 cm and must sit at least 0.5 m from the ridge, eaves, verge and party wall. Listed buildings also need listed building consent from the council.
Northern Ireland's energy rules assess rooflight U-values in the vertical position — unlike England and Wales — and expect 1.6 W/m²K or Band C for replacements. Extensions follow a 25% glazing allowance in Technical Booklet F1.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
What do glass links & glass box roofs cost in Ballymena?
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
- Tell us what you have. Send the BT42 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Ballymena, measures and checks structure and access.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
Glass links & glass box roofs near Ballymena
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Common questions
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.
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.
Who designs it?
Your architect, or we produce a survey-based design that the glass manufacturer engineers.
Will I need planning permission in Ballymena?
Northern Ireland's householder permitted development allows rooflights within limits — no more than 15 cm projection on road-facing slopes and a 0.5 m margin from ridge, eaves and party walls.
Do you fit glass links & glass box roofs in Ballymena?
Yes. We survey and fit glass links & glass box roofs in Ballymena and across County Antrim. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
