What do glass links & glass box roofs in Barking involve?
Glass links & glass box roofs in Barking means frameless glass links joining old and new buildings. We cover the IG11 district and the rest of Greater London, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Many London roofs are reached only through the house or over neighbouring property, so lifting heavy glass is planned at survey rather than on the day. Think of glass links & glass box roofs for listed and period buildings where the old wall should stay visible.
Barking sits about 3 km from Ilford and 4 km from Thamesmead, and we cover the whole IG11 postcode district and the roads in between.
Choices for your Barking project
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Heated glass on some systems
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Can include frameless doors
- Visually light connection between buildings
Things we check at survey
- Abutments with old masonry need careful weathering
- Listed building consent or planning permission is commonly needed
Planning and building rules for Barking
English householder permitted development (Class C) normally covers rooflights that stand no more than 0.15 m proud of the roof plane and stay below the highest part of the roof. 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.
Under Approved Document L, a rooflight added to an English home must achieve at least 2.2 W/m²K (horizontal plane), and a roof window 1.4 W/m²K or Window Energy Rating Band B. 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.
What do glass links & glass box roofs cost in Barking?
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Barking, 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
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Barking address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Barking, measures and checks structure and access.
- 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
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 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.
How long does a link take?
Design and manufacture are the long part. Fitting is often two to five days.
How do I book a survey in Barking?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Will I need planning permission in Barking?
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.
