How we approach glass links & glass box roofs in Arbroath
Glass links & glass box roofs in Arbroath means frameless glass links joining old and new buildings. We cover the DD11 district and the rest of Dundee and Angus, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Scottish weather is hard on roofs, so we specify rooflights and roof windows with exposure in mind and fit upstands with generous heights. Think of glass links & glass box roofs for joining a period house to a new extension or annexe.
Jobs in Arbroath are planned around access: whether the roof can be reached from the garden, whether a hoist or crane is needed, and where we can park. We check this when we measure.
What you can choose
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Heated glass on some systems
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Can include frameless doors
- Keeps period walls on show
Things we check at survey
- Abutments with old masonry need careful weathering
- Structural calculations are part of the design
Do you need permission in Arbroath?
Scottish householder permitted development (Class 2B, other external alterations) can cover a rooflight that projects no more than 1 metre from the roof, but the right does not apply in conservation areas. Flats and tenements are outside householder permitted development, so check with the planning authority first.
Under the Scottish building standards, replacement rooflights should average 1.6 W/m²K or better, and no individual unit should exceed 3.3 W/m²K. Replacing a rooflight, frame included, does not need a building warrant, but the work must still meet the building standards.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Guide prices for Arbroath
Guide prices for glass links & glass box roofs in Arbroath 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 |
How the job runs
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Arbroath address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Arbroath, measures and checks structure and access.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Glass links & glass box roofs in Arbroath: questions
Who designs it?
Your architect, or we produce a survey-based design that the glass manufacturer engineers.
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.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Arbroath?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
How do I book a survey in Arbroath?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
