What do glass links & glass box roofs in Tenby involve?
We handle glass links & glass box roofs across Dyfed, including Tenby. In short: frameless glass links joining old and new buildings. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
Welsh planning rules exclude rooflights from permitted development in conservation areas and National Parks, so we check the designation before quoting. In Tenby, as anywhere, glass links & glass box roofs are the usual choice for listed and period buildings where the old wall should stay visible.
Tenby is around 37 km from Llanelli, and we survey and fit throughout that part of Dyfed, including the SA70 district.
What you can choose
- Heated glass on some systems
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Structural glass roof with concealed fixings
- Bright circulation space
What to check first
- Listed building consent or planning permission is commonly needed
- Structural calculations are part of the design
Planning, building control and Tenby
Planning rules in Wales are tighter than in England for rooflights: Class C rights do not apply in conservation areas, National Parks or AONBs, so a rooflight there needs planning permission. Listed buildings need listed building consent from the council, and flats have no householder permitted development rights.
Approved Document L in Wales (2022 edition) sets 2.2 W/m²K for rooflights, measured horizontally, and 1.4 W/m²K or Band B for roof windows in existing homes. Wales also has its own overheating rules (Part O) for new homes, in force since November 2022.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Glass links & glass box roofs prices in Tenby
Guide prices for glass links & glass box roofs in Tenby 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 SA70 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- 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.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Glass links & glass box roofs in Tenby: questions
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 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.
Who designs it?
Your architect, or we produce a survey-based design that the glass manufacturer engineers.
Is the survey in Tenby free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Can you work alongside my builder in Tenby?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
