How we approach glass links & glass box roofs in Brechin
For Brechin homes and buildings we offer glass links & glass box roofs: frameless glass links joining old and new buildings. We measure first, specify to the opening and confirm any planning or building-control points before quoting.
Stone villas, cottages and conservation areas across Scotland often call for conservation rooflights in slate roofs. Typical uses for glass links & glass box roofs include joining a period house to a new extension or annexe.
Neighbouring towns include Montrose (13 km) and Forfar (17 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
What you can choose
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Heated glass on some systems
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Structural glass roof with concealed fixings
- Keeps period walls on show
What to check first
- Thermal performance of large glass areas must be calculated
- Abutments with old masonry need careful weathering
Consents for glass links & glass box roofs in Brechin
In Scotland most rooflights on houses fall under Class 2B permitted development; in a conservation area, or on a listed building, consent is needed. Listed buildings need listed building consent where the work affects their character.
Scotland's Technical Handbook (section 6) asks for windows, doors and rooflights in an extension to average 1.4–1.6 W/m²K, with no single unit worse than 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.
Glass links & glass box roofs prices in Brechin
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 |
The process, step by step
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- 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.
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Glass links & glass box roofs in Brechin: 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.
Is structural glass safe?
Structural glass is laminated so it stays in place if a ply breaks. The manufacturer designs it for the loads involved.
Who designs it?
Your architect, or we produce a survey-based design that the glass manufacturer engineers.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Brechin?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Is the survey in Brechin free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
