What do glass links & glass box roofs in South Croydon involve?
Glass links & glass box roofs in South Croydon means frameless glass links joining old and new buildings. We cover the CR2 district and the rest of Greater London, with a survey before any price is fixed.
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 listed and period buildings where the old wall should stay visible.
We work across Greater London, including South Croydon, and in neighbouring towns such as Croydon and Purley. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Choices for your South Croydon project
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Heated glass on some systems
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Can include frameless doors
- Designed around the existing building
Things we check at survey
- Listed building consent or planning permission is commonly needed
- Structural calculations are part of the design
Planning and building rules for South Croydon
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. 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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Guide prices for South Croydon
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in South Croydon, 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 |
What happens next
- Tell us what you have. Send the CR2 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.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
Neighbouring towns
Related work in South Croydon
Common questions
How long does a link take?
Design and manufacture are the long part. Fitting is often two to five days.
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.
Who designs it?
Your architect, or we produce a survey-based design that the glass manufacturer engineers.
Can you work alongside my builder in South Croydon?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in South Croydon?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
