Glass links & glass box roofs in Kirkwall: what is involved?
Glass links & glass box roofs in Kirkwall: by arrangement. In short, frameless glass links joining old and new buildings. We confirm travel and timing before any survey is booked, then fix the price in writing.
Short winter days in Scotland make every square metre of overhead glass count, so rooflight sizing matters. Typical uses for glass links & glass box roofs include listed and period buildings where the old wall should stay visible.
We cover Kirkwall by arrangement: travel, ferries and weather affect what is practical, so we confirm what we can offer before quoting.
Specification options
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Heated glass on some systems
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Designed around the existing building
- Structural glass roof with concealed fixings
Before you order: points to check
- Structural calculations are part of the design
- Abutments with old masonry need careful weathering
Planning, building control and Kirkwall
Planning rules in Scotland differ: rooflights are treated as external alterations under Class 2B, with no permitted development in conservation areas. Flats and tenements are outside householder permitted development, so check with the planning authority first.
Scottish energy standards for glazing, including rooflights, use an area-weighted average of 1.4–1.6 W/m²K in extensions, so most modern units comply comfortably. Forming a new opening normally involves structural work, so check with the local authority verifier whether a building warrant is needed.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Glass links & glass box roofs prices in Kirkwall
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Kirkwall, 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 |
How the job runs
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Kirkwall, measures and checks structure and access.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Glass links & glass box roofs in Kirkwall: questions
Is structural glass safe?
Structural glass is laminated so it stays in place if a ply breaks. The manufacturer designs it for the loads involved.
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.
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 Kirkwall?
By arrangement. Kirkwall is a remote or island location, so send your postcode and photos and we will confirm what we can offer before any survey is booked.
Do you fit glass links & glass box roofs in Kirkwall?
Yes. We survey and fit glass links & glass box roofs in Kirkwall and across the Highlands and Islands. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
