Glass links & glass box roofs in Dundee: what is involved?
Our glass links & glass box roofs service in Dundee 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.
Tenements and flats are common in Scottish towns and cities, where rooflights over stairwells and top-floor flats need the owners' and factor's agreement. Typical uses for glass links & glass box roofs include listed and period buildings where the old wall should stay visible.
We cover all of Dundee and the DD1 district, and nearby Carnoustie and Cupar.
Choices for your Dundee project
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Structural glass roof with concealed fixings
- Visually light connection between buildings
Before you order: points to check
- Structural calculations are part of the design
- Thermal performance of large glass areas must be calculated
Planning and building rules for Dundee
In Scotland most rooflights on houses fall under Class 2B permitted development; in a conservation area, or on a listed building, consent is needed. Flats and tenements are outside householder permitted development, so check with the planning authority first.
Scottish energy standards for glazing, including rooflights, use an area-weighted average of 1.4–1.6 W/m²K in extensions, so most modern units comply comfortably. 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 Dundee
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
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Dundee, 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.
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Questions about glass links & glass box roofs in Dundee
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.
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.
Do you fit glass links & glass box roofs in Dundee?
Yes. We survey and fit glass links & glass box roofs in Dundee and across Dundee and Angus. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Will I need planning permission in Dundee?
Planning rules in Scotland differ: rooflights are treated as external alterations under Class 2B, with no permitted development in conservation areas.
