What do glass links & glass box roofs in Cirencester involve?
We handle glass links & glass box roofs across Gloucestershire, including Cirencester. In short: frameless glass links joining old and new buildings. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
Stone cottages, slate roofs and conservation areas are common in the South West, and conservation-profile rooflights keep the roofline quiet. Think of glass links & glass box roofs for listed and period buildings where the old wall should stay visible.
From Cirencester to Stroud, Cheltenham and Swindon, the same survey-first process applies: measure, specify, fix the price, then fit.
Options we can specify in Cirencester
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Heated glass on some systems
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Can include frameless doors
- Bright circulation space
What to check first
- Abutments with old masonry need careful weathering
- Listed building consent or planning permission is commonly needed
Planning, building control and Cirencester
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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Guide prices for Cirencester
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Cirencester, 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 |
How the job runs
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Cirencester, measures and checks structure and access.
- 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.
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Glass links & glass box roofs in Cirencester: questions
Who designs it?
Your architect, or we produce a survey-based design that the glass manufacturer engineers.
How long does a link take?
Design and manufacture are the long part. Fitting is often two to five days.
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 Cirencester?
Yes. We survey and fit glass links & glass box roofs in Cirencester and across Gloucestershire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Can you work alongside my builder in Cirencester?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
