Glass links & glass box roofs for Hailsham: the essentials
Our glass links & glass box roofs service in Hailsham 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.
Larger gardens in much of the South East mean deeper rear extensions, and deeper rooms need light from above rather than only from the doors. Glass links & glass box roofs suit listed and period buildings where the old wall should stay visible.
We work across East Sussex, including Hailsham, and in neighbouring towns such as Eastbourne and Seaford. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Options we can specify in Hailsham
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Heated glass on some systems
- Visually light connection between buildings
- Structural glass roof with concealed fixings
Before you order: points to check
- Listed building consent or planning permission is commonly needed
- Thermal performance of large glass areas must be calculated
Consents for glass links & glass box roofs in Hailsham
Most rooflights on English houses do not need planning permission, provided they keep within 150 mm of the roof surface and below the ridge line. A rooflight on a side-facing slope must be obscure-glazed, and fixed shut unless the opening part is more than 1.7 m above the floor.
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.
Glass links & glass box roofs prices in Hailsham
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Hailsham, as elsewhere, making good inside and access equipment are the main variables.
| 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 BN27 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Hailsham, measures and checks structure and access.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Questions about glass links & glass box roofs in Hailsham
How long does a link take?
Design and manufacture are the long part. Fitting is often two to five days.
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.
How do I book a survey in Hailsham?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Is the survey in Hailsham free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
