Glass links & glass box roofs in Bromley: what is involved?
Our glass links & glass box roofs service in Bromley covers frameless glass links joining old and new buildings. Every job starts with a survey of the opening, the roof covering and the room below, and a fixed written price.
London homes often run deep from front to back, so the middle of the ground floor is the darkest space — exactly where an overhead rooflight earns its keep. In Bromley, as anywhere, glass links & glass box roofs are the usual choice for listed and period buildings where the old wall should stay visible.
Neighbouring towns include Beckenham (3 km) and Catford (5 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
Specification options
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Keeps period walls on show
- Visually light connection between buildings
Things we check at survey
- Listed building consent or planning permission is commonly needed
- Thermal performance of large glass areas must be calculated
Planning and building rules for Bromley
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. In an extension, glazing including rooflights is normally limited to 25% of the new floor area plus any windows or doors the extension covers, unless a whole-house calculation shows otherwise.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Guide prices for Bromley
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Bromley, 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
- Tell us what you have. Send the BR1 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Bromley, measures and checks structure and access.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
Nearby towns
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Glass links & glass box roofs in Bromley: 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.
How long does a link take?
Design and manufacture are the long part. Fitting is often two to five days.
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.
Is the survey in Bromley 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 Bromley?
Yes. We survey and fit glass links & glass box roofs in Bromley and across Greater London. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
