What do glass links & glass box roofs in Salford involve?
For Salford homes and buildings we offer glass links & glass box roofs: frameless glass links joining old and new buildings. We measure first, specify to the opening and confirm any planning or building-control points before quoting.
Exposed hillside towns in the North West need flashing and seal details that cope with wind-driven rain. In Salford, as anywhere, glass links & glass box roofs are the usual choice for listed and period buildings where the old wall should stay visible.
Salford is around 4 km from Manchester, and we survey and fit throughout that part of Greater Manchester, including the M6 district.
Choices for your Salford project
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Heated glass on some systems
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Can include frameless doors
- Bright circulation space
What to check first
- Listed building consent or planning permission is commonly needed
- Abutments with old masonry need careful weathering
Do you need permission in Salford?
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.
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.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Guide prices for Salford
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 |
What happens next
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Salford, measures and checks structure and access.
- 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 Salford: 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.
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 you fit glass links & glass box roofs in Salford?
Yes. We survey and fit glass links & glass box roofs in Salford and across Greater Manchester. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Can you work alongside my builder in Salford?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
