Glass links & glass box roofs in Magherafelt: what is involved?
Thinking about glass links & glass box roofs in Magherafelt? The short answer: frameless glass links joining old and new buildings. The longer answer depends on your roof, which is why we survey before we price.
Northern Ireland has a mix of terraces, bungalows and rural farmhouses, and rooflights are a common upgrade when extending. Glass links & glass box roofs suit listed and period buildings where the old wall should stay visible.
We work across County Londonderry, including Magherafelt, and in neighbouring towns such as Cookstown and Coalisland. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Options we can specify in Magherafelt
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Heated glass on some systems
- Keeps period walls on show
- Structural glass roof with concealed fixings
Things we check at survey
- Listed building consent or planning permission is commonly needed
- Abutments with old masonry need careful weathering
Consents for glass links & glass box roofs in Magherafelt
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. Listed buildings also need listed building consent from the council.
Technical Booklet F1 (2022) asks for replacement windows and rooflights in existing homes to reach WER Band C or a U-value of 1.6 W/m²K, assessed in the vertical position. New dwellings must average 1.40 W/m²K across windows, roof windows and rooflights.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Guide prices for Magherafelt
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
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Magherafelt address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Magherafelt, 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 Magherafelt: 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.
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.
How do I book a survey in Magherafelt?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Can you work alongside my builder in Magherafelt?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
