Glass links & glass box roofs in Edmonton: what is involved?
For Edmonton homes and buildings we offer glass links & glass box roofs: frameless glass links joining old and new buildings. We measure first, specify to the opening and confirm any planning or building-control points before quoting.
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. Glass links & glass box roofs suit joining a period house to a new extension or annexe.
Edmonton is around 14 km from central London, and we survey and fit throughout that part of Greater London, including the N18 district.
Choices for your Edmonton project
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Heated glass on some systems
- Visually light connection between buildings
- Keeps period walls on show
What to check first
- Structural calculations are part of the design
- Listed building consent or planning permission is commonly needed
Planning and building rules for Edmonton
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.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
What do glass links & glass box roofs cost in Edmonton?
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Edmonton, 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
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Edmonton, measures and checks structure and access.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Questions about glass links & glass box roofs in Edmonton
Who designs it?
Your architect, or we produce a survey-based design that the glass manufacturer engineers.
How is the glass joined to the old wall?
Usually by a slim channel or flashing set into the masonry, sealed and weathered so the old wall can move without cracking the glass seal.
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 you fit glass links & glass box roofs in Edmonton?
Yes. We survey and fit glass links & glass box roofs in Edmonton and across Greater London. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Is the survey in Edmonton free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
