Glass links & glass box roofs for Wembley: the essentials
Glass links & glass box roofs in Wembley means frameless glass links joining old and new buildings. We cover the HA0 district and the rest of Greater London, with a survey before any price is fixed.
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.
Neighbouring towns include Harrow (4 km) and Greenford (5 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
Options we can specify in Wembley
- Heated glass on some systems
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Designed around the existing building
- Structural glass roof with concealed fixings
Things we check at survey
- Abutments with old masonry need careful weathering
- Thermal performance of large glass areas must be calculated
Planning and building rules for Wembley
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. 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.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
What do glass links & glass box roofs cost in Wembley?
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Wembley, 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 |
How the job runs
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Wembley address.
- 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.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Questions about glass links & glass box roofs in Wembley
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.
How do I book a survey in Wembley?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Can you work alongside my builder in Wembley?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
