Glass links & glass box roofs for Bexleyheath: the essentials
We handle glass links & glass box roofs across Greater London, including Bexleyheath. In short: frameless glass links joining old and new buildings. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
Party walls are a fact of life in London terraces, and rooflights close to a shared wall need detailing that keeps the neighbour's side dry too. Think of glass links & glass box roofs for listed and period buildings where the old wall should stay visible.
Bexleyheath sits about 2 km from Welling and 2 km from Bexley, and we cover the whole DA6 postcode district and the roads in between.
Options we can specify in Bexleyheath
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Heated glass on some systems
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Can include frameless doors
- Bright circulation space
Before you order: points to check
- Abutments with old masonry need careful weathering
- Thermal performance of large glass areas must be calculated
Consents for glass links & glass box roofs in Bexleyheath
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.
Building Regulations Approved Document L sets a limiting U-value of 2.2 W/m²K for new or replacement rooflights in existing homes, measured in the horizontal plane; roof windows need 1.4 W/m²K or a Band B energy rating. 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 Bexleyheath
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Bexleyheath, 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Tell us what you have. Send the DA6 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Glass links & glass box roofs in Bexleyheath: questions
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.
Is the survey in Bexleyheath free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Do you fit glass links & glass box roofs in Bexleyheath?
Yes. We survey and fit glass links & glass box roofs in Bexleyheath and across Greater London. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
