How we approach glass links & glass box roofs in Hyde
Our glass links & glass box roofs service in Hyde covers frameless glass links joining old and new buildings. Every job starts with a survey of the opening, the roof covering and the room below, and a fixed written price.
Stone and brick terraces are typical across the North West, and roof windows in rear slopes are a common way to light attic rooms. In Hyde, as anywhere, glass links & glass box roofs are the usual choice for listed and period buildings where the old wall should stay visible.
Hyde sits about 3 km from Denton and 3 km from Dukinfield, and we cover the whole SK14 postcode district and the roads in between.
Choices for your Hyde project
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Heated glass on some systems
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Structural glass beams and fins
- 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
Consents for glass links & glass box roofs in Hyde
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. 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.
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. 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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Glass links & glass box roofs prices in Hyde
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Hyde, 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 |
What happens next
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Hyde address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Hyde, measures and checks structure and access.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Glass links & glass box roofs in Hyde: questions
Who designs it?
Your architect, or we produce a survey-based design that the glass manufacturer engineers.
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.
How long does a link take?
Design and manufacture are the long part. Fitting is often two to five days.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Hyde?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
How do I book a survey in Hyde?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
