Glass links & glass box roofs in Fareham: what is involved?
Glass links & glass box roofs in Fareham means frameless glass links joining old and new buildings. We cover the PO16 district and the rest of Hampshire, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Larger gardens in much of the South East mean deeper rear extensions, and deeper rooms need light from above rather than only from the doors. Glass links & glass box roofs suit joining a period house to a new extension or annexe.
From Fareham to Gosport, Portsmouth and Waterlooville, the same survey-first process applies: measure, specify, fix the price, then fit.
Specification options
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Heated glass on some systems
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Can include frameless doors
- Bright circulation space
Things we check at survey
- Listed building consent or planning permission is commonly needed
- Structural calculations are part of the design
Consents for glass links & glass box roofs in Fareham
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. 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.
Under Approved Document L, a rooflight added to an English home must achieve at least 2.2 W/m²K (horizontal plane), and a roof window 1.4 W/m²K or Window Energy Rating Band B. In an extension, glazing including rooflights is normally limited to 25% of the new floor area plus any windows or doors the extension covers, unless a whole-house calculation shows otherwise.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Glass links & glass box roofs prices in Fareham
Guide prices for glass links & glass box roofs in Fareham 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 |
The process, step by step
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Fareham address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Fareham, 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 Fareham: questions
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.
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.
Do you fit glass links & glass box roofs in Fareham?
Yes. We survey and fit glass links & glass box roofs in Fareham and across Hampshire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Will I need planning permission in Fareham?
English householder permitted development (Class C) normally covers rooflights that stand no more than 0.15 m proud of the roof plane and stay below the highest part of the roof.
