What do glass links & glass box roofs in Cookstown involve?
We handle glass links & glass box roofs across County Tyrone, including Cookstown. In short: frameless glass links joining old and new buildings. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
Conservation areas and listed buildings in Northern Ireland are excluded from householder permitted development, so we check before quoting. In Cookstown, as anywhere, glass links & glass box roofs are the usual choice for listed and period buildings where the old wall should stay visible.
From Cookstown to Coalisland, Magherafelt and Dungannon, the same survey-first process applies: measure, specify, fix the price, then fit.
Options we can specify in Cookstown
- Heated glass on some systems
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Can include frameless doors
- Bright circulation space
What to check first
- Abutments with old masonry need careful weathering
- Structural calculations are part of the design
Planning and building rules for Cookstown
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.
For homes in Northern Ireland, Technical Booklet F1 sets 1.6 W/m²K (or WER Band C) for replacement glazing including rooflights. Extensions follow a 25% glazing allowance in Technical Booklet F1.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Glass links & glass box roofs prices in Cookstown
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Cookstown, 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 |
The process, step by step
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Cookstown address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Cookstown, measures and checks structure and access.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
Glass links & glass box roofs near Cookstown
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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.
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.
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 Cookstown?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Is the survey in Cookstown free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
