Glass links & glass box roofs in Surbiton: what is involved?
We handle glass links & glass box roofs across Greater London, including Surbiton. In short: frameless glass links joining old and new buildings. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
Many London roofs are reached only through the house or over neighbouring property, so lifting heavy glass is planned at survey rather than on the day. In Surbiton, as anywhere, glass links & glass box roofs are the usual choice for joining a period house to a new extension or annexe.
We work across Greater London, including Surbiton, and in neighbouring towns such as New Malden and Kingston upon Thames. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Options we can specify in Surbiton
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Heated glass on some systems
- Bright circulation space
- Visually light connection between buildings
What to check first
- Structural calculations are part of the design
- Thermal performance of large glass areas must be calculated
Planning, building control and Surbiton
English householder permitted development (Class C) normally covers rooflights that stand no more than 0.15 m proud of the roof plane and stay below the highest part of the roof. 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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
What do glass links & glass box roofs cost in Surbiton?
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Surbiton, 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 |
The process, step by step
- Tell us what you have. Send the KT5 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.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
Nearby towns
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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.
Is structural glass safe?
Structural glass is laminated so it stays in place if a ply breaks. The manufacturer designs it for the loads involved.
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 I need to be at home for the survey in Surbiton?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Will I need planning permission in Surbiton?
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.
