Glass links & glass box roofs for Radcliffe: the essentials
Thinking about glass links & glass box roofs in Radcliffe? 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.
The North West gets more rain than most of England, so upstand height, membrane detailing and rain sensors on opening units are not optional extras. Typical uses for glass links & glass box roofs include listed and period buildings where the old wall should stay visible.
Radcliffe sits about 2 km from Whitefield and 4 km from Prestwich, and we cover the whole M26 postcode district and the roads in between.
Specification options
- Heated glass on some systems
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Bright circulation space
- Designed around the existing building
Before you order: points to check
- Abutments with old masonry need careful weathering
- Listed building consent or planning permission is commonly needed
Planning, building control and Radcliffe
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.
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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
What do glass links & glass box roofs cost in Radcliffe?
Guide prices for glass links & glass box roofs in Radcliffe are the same as anywhere we work — what changes the price is the job: access, structure, scaffold and finishing.
| 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
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Radcliffe, measures and checks structure and access.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Common questions
Who designs it?
Your architect, or we produce a survey-based design that the glass manufacturer engineers.
How long does a link take?
Design and manufacture are the long part. Fitting is often two to five days.
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.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Radcliffe?
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 Radcliffe?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
