Glass links & glass box roofs in Hayes: what is involved?
Our glass links & glass box roofs service in Hayes 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.
Party walls are a fact of life in London terraces, and rooflights close to a shared wall need detailing that keeps the neighbour's side dry too. Glass links & glass box roofs suit listed and period buildings where the old wall should stay visible.
From Hayes to Southall, Greenford and Northolt, the same survey-first process applies: measure, specify, fix the price, then fit.
Choices for your Hayes project
- Heated glass on some systems
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Can include frameless doors
- Visually light connection between buildings
What to check first
- Listed building consent or planning permission is commonly needed
- Abutments with old masonry need careful weathering
Consents for glass links & glass box roofs in Hayes
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.
Guide prices for Hayes
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Hayes, 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
- Tell us what you have. Send the UB3 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.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Common questions
How long does a link take?
Design and manufacture are the long part. Fitting is often two to five days.
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.
Is the survey in Hayes free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
How do I book a survey in Hayes?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
