How we approach glass links & glass box roofs in Catford
Thinking about glass links & glass box roofs in Catford? The short answer: frameless glass links joining old and new buildings. The longer answer depends on your roof, which is why we survey before we 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 Catford, as anywhere, glass links & glass box roofs are the usual choice for joining a period house to a new extension or annexe.
Neighbouring towns include Lewisham (2 km) and Blackheath (3 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
Specification options
- Heated glass on some systems
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Bright circulation space
- Structural glass roof with concealed fixings
Things we check at survey
- Listed building consent or planning permission is commonly needed
- Abutments with old masonry need careful weathering
Planning, building control and Catford
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.
Glass links & glass box roofs prices in Catford
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Catford, scaffold, a hoist for heavy glass, or a new structural opening can move the figure, which is why we survey first.
| 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 SE6 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- 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.
Nearby towns
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Common questions
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.
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.
Do you fit glass links & glass box roofs in Catford?
Yes. We survey and fit glass links & glass box roofs in Catford and across Greater London. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Can you work alongside my builder in Catford?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
