Glass links & glass box roofs in Manchester: what is involved?
Glass links & glass box roofs in Manchester means frameless glass links joining old and new buildings. We cover the M1 district and the rest of Greater Manchester, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Rear kitchen extensions on North West semis often have small domes from decades ago that leak or have yellowed. Glass links & glass box roofs suit listed and period buildings where the old wall should stay visible.
We cover all of Manchester and the M1 district, and nearby Salford and Failsworth.
Specification options
- Heated glass on some systems
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Bright circulation space
- Keeps period walls on show
What to check first
- Listed building consent or planning permission is commonly needed
- Abutments with old masonry need careful weathering
Planning and building rules for Manchester
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. 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. 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 Manchester?
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Manchester, 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Tell us what you have. Send the M1 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- 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.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Common questions
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 is the glass joined to the old wall?
Usually by a slim channel or flashing set into the masonry, sealed and weathered so the old wall can move without cracking the glass seal.
How long does a link take?
Design and manufacture are the long part. Fitting is often two to five days.
How do I book a survey in Manchester?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Do you fit glass links & glass box roofs in Manchester?
Yes. We survey and fit glass links & glass box roofs in Manchester and across Greater Manchester. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
