What do glass links & glass box roofs in Hammersmith involve?
Our glass links & glass box roofs service in Hammersmith 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. Glass links & glass box roofs suit listed and period buildings where the old wall should stay visible.
Jobs in Hammersmith are planned around access: whether the roof can be reached from the garden, whether a hoist or crane is needed, and where we can park. We check this when we measure.
Options we can specify in Hammersmith
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Heated glass on some systems
- Bright circulation space
- Keeps period walls on show
Things we check at survey
- Structural calculations are part of the design
- Listed building consent or planning permission is commonly needed
Do you need permission in Hammersmith?
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. 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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Guide prices for Hammersmith
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Hammersmith, 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 |
The process, step by step
- Tell us what you have. Send the W6 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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Questions about glass links & glass box roofs in Hammersmith
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.
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 do I book a survey in Hammersmith?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Do you fit glass links & glass box roofs in Hammersmith?
Yes. We survey and fit glass links & glass box roofs in Hammersmith and across Greater London. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
