Glass links & glass box roofs for Hastings: the essentials
For Hastings 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.
Orangery-style extensions with lanterns are popular across the South East, and solar-control glass makes a big difference on south-facing gardens. Glass links & glass box roofs suit joining a period house to a new extension or annexe.
Hastings sits about 8 km from Bexhill-on-Sea and 23 km from Hailsham, and we cover the whole TN34 postcode district and the roads in between.
What you can choose
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Heated glass on some systems
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Visually light connection between buildings
- 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
Planning and building rules for Hastings
In England a rooflight on a house is usually permitted development under Class C if it projects no more than 150 mm beyond the roof slope and sits no higher than the ridge. 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.
For English homes the energy rules ask for rooflights of 2.2 W/m²K or better and roof windows of 1.4 W/m²K (or WER Band B); most modern double glazed units meet both. Replacing a rooflight or roof window can be self-certified by an installer registered with an authorised competent person scheme; otherwise building control approval is needed.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Guide prices for Hastings
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Hastings, scaffold, a hoist for heavy glass, or a new structural opening can move the figure, which is why we survey first.
| 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
- Tell us what you have. Send the TN34 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Questions about glass links & glass box roofs in Hastings
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.
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.
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.
Can you work alongside my builder in Hastings?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Do you fit glass links & glass box roofs in Hastings?
Yes. We survey and fit glass links & glass box roofs in Hastings and across East Sussex. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
