Glass links & glass box roofs for Putney: the essentials
Our glass links & glass box roofs service in Putney 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. In Putney, as anywhere, glass links & glass box roofs are the usual choice for listed and period buildings where the old wall should stay visible.
Putney is around 8 km from central London, and we survey and fit throughout that part of Greater London, including the SW15 district.
Specification options
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Heated glass on some systems
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Keeps period walls on show
- Bright circulation space
Before you order: points to check
- Thermal performance of large glass areas must be calculated
- Abutments with old masonry need careful weathering
Planning and building rules for Putney
Most rooflights on English houses do not need planning permission, provided they keep within 150 mm of the roof surface and below the ridge line. 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.
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.
What do glass links & glass box roofs cost in Putney?
The ranges below are typical for straightforward jobs; your fixed price follows a survey of your roof.
| 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.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Glass links & glass box roofs in Putney: questions
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 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 you fit glass links & glass box roofs in Putney?
Yes. We survey and fit glass links & glass box roofs in Putney and across Greater London. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Is the survey in Putney free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
