How we approach glass links & glass box roofs in Wimbledon
Glass links & glass box roofs in Wimbledon means frameless glass links joining old and new buildings. We cover the SW19 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 joining a period house to a new extension or annexe.
Wimbledon is around 11 km from central London, and we survey and fit throughout that part of Greater London, including the SW19 district.
Specification options
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Can include frameless doors
- Designed around the existing building
What to check first
- Abutments with old masonry need careful weathering
- Thermal performance of large glass areas must be calculated
Planning, building control and Wimbledon
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. 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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Glass links & glass box roofs prices in Wimbledon
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Wimbledon, 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Tell us what you have. Send the SW19 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.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Glass links & glass box roofs in Wimbledon: questions
How long does a link take?
Design and manufacture are the long part. Fitting is often two to five days.
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.
Who designs it?
Your architect, or we produce a survey-based design that the glass manufacturer engineers.
Is the survey in Wimbledon free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Wimbledon?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
