Glass links & glass box roofs for Derby: the essentials
Our glass links & glass box roofs service in Derby covers frameless glass links joining old and new buildings. Every job starts with a survey of the opening, the roof covering and the room below, and a fixed written price.
Midlands housing is a mix of Victorian terraces, inter-war semis and newer estates, and rear kitchen extensions with flat rooflights are a common upgrade. Typical uses for glass links & glass box roofs include listed and period buildings where the old wall should stay visible.
Derby is the main town we list in Derbyshire; we also cover nearby Belper and Ilkeston.
Choices for your Derby project
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Heated glass on some systems
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Designed around the existing building
- Structural glass roof with concealed fixings
What to check first
- Abutments with old masonry need careful weathering
- Structural calculations are part of the design
Planning and building rules for Derby
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. Listed buildings need listed building consent, flats have no householder permitted development rights, and an Article 4 direction can remove the rights in some conservation areas.
Building Regulations Approved Document L sets a limiting U-value of 2.2 W/m²K for new or replacement rooflights in existing homes, measured in the horizontal plane; roof windows need 1.4 W/m²K or a Band B energy rating. The Future Homes and Buildings Standards, published in March 2026, apply from 24 March 2027 and keep the 2.2 W/m²K limit for rooflights.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
What do glass links & glass box roofs cost in Derby?
Guide prices for glass links & glass box roofs in Derby are the same as anywhere we work — what changes the price is the job: access, structure, scaffold and finishing.
| 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
- Tell us what you have. Send the DE1 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Derby, measures and checks structure and access.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Glass links & glass box roofs in Derby: 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.
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 long does a link take?
Design and manufacture are the long part. Fitting is often two to five days.
Will I need planning permission in Derby?
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.
Do you fit glass links & glass box roofs in Derby?
Yes. We survey and fit glass links & glass box roofs in Derby and across Derbyshire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
