Glass links & glass box roofs in Dagenham: what is involved?
Thinking about glass links & glass box roofs in Dagenham? 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.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces with narrow side returns are typical of much of London, and a glass roof or long flat rooflight is the usual way to keep the back rooms bright once the return is built over. In Dagenham, 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 Romford (3 km) and Hornchurch (4 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
Options we can specify in Dagenham
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Heated glass on some systems
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Keeps period walls on show
- Designed around the existing building
What to check first
- Listed building consent or planning permission is commonly needed
- Thermal performance of large glass areas must be calculated
Consents for glass links & glass box roofs in Dagenham
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. Listed buildings need listed building consent, flats have no householder permitted development rights, and an Article 4 direction can remove the rights in some conservation areas.
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. The Future Homes and Buildings Standards, published in March 2026, apply from 24 March 2027 and keep the 2.2 W/m²K limit for rooflights.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Guide prices for Dagenham
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Dagenham, 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 |
The process, step by step
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- 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.
Neighbouring towns
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Common 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.
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.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Dagenham?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Is the survey in Dagenham free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
