Glass links & glass box roofs for Haddington: the essentials
We handle glass links & glass box roofs across Edinburgh and the Lothians, including Haddington. In short: frameless glass links joining old and new buildings. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
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. Glass links & glass box roofs suit joining a period house to a new extension or annexe.
From Haddington to North Berwick, Musselburgh and Dalkeith, the same survey-first process applies: measure, specify, fix the price, then fit.
Options we can specify in Haddington
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Heated glass on some systems
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Visually light connection between buildings
- Can include frameless doors
Before you order: points to check
- Abutments with old masonry need careful weathering
- Structural calculations are part of the design
Do you need permission in Haddington?
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.
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. Forming a new opening normally involves structural work, so check with the local authority verifier whether a building warrant is needed.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
What do glass links & glass box roofs cost in Haddington?
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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Common questions
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.
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.
Do you fit glass links & glass box roofs in Haddington?
Yes. We survey and fit glass links & glass box roofs in Haddington and across Edinburgh and the Lothians. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
How do I book a survey in Haddington?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
