What do glass links & glass box roofs in Bo'ness involve?
For Bo'ness 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.
Many Scottish homes have dormers and attic rooms where an extra roof window adds light without a full dormer. Typical uses for glass links & glass box roofs include joining a period house to a new extension or annexe.
We work across the Forth Valley, including Bo'ness, and in neighbouring towns such as Grangemouth and Falkirk. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
What you can choose
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Heated glass on some systems
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Keeps period walls on show
- Structural glass roof with concealed fixings
What to check first
- Thermal performance of large glass areas must be calculated
- Abutments with old masonry need careful weathering
Planning, building control and Bo'ness
Scottish householder permitted development (Class 2B, other external alterations) can cover a rooflight that projects no more than 1 metre from the roof, but the right does not apply in conservation areas. 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. 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.
What do glass links & glass box roofs cost in Bo'ness?
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 |
The process, step by step
- Tell us what you have. Send the EH51 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.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
Nearby towns
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Questions about glass links & glass box roofs in Bo'ness
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.
How do I book a survey in Bo'ness?
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 Bo'ness free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
