How we approach glass links & glass box roofs in Cheadle Hulme
Thinking about glass links & glass box roofs in Cheadle Hulme? The short answer: frameless glass links joining old and new buildings. The longer answer depends on your roof, which is why we survey before we price.
Exposed hillside towns in the North West need flashing and seal details that cope with wind-driven rain. In Cheadle Hulme, as anywhere, glass links & glass box roofs are the usual choice for joining a period house to a new extension or annexe.
Neighbouring towns include Stockport (4 km) and Hazel Grove (5 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
Specification options
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Heated glass on some systems
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Can include frameless doors
- Structural glass roof with concealed fixings
Before you order: points to check
- Structural calculations are part of the design
- Listed building consent or planning permission is commonly needed
Planning, building control and Cheadle Hulme
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.
Building Regulations Approved Document L sets a limiting U-value of 2.2 W/m²K for new or replacement rooflights in existing homes, measured in the horizontal plane; roof windows need 1.4 W/m²K or a Band B energy rating. 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.
Guide prices for Cheadle Hulme
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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Cheadle Hulme address.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- 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 Cheadle Hulme: questions
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.
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.
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 Cheadle Hulme?
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 Cheadle Hulme?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
