Glass links & glass box roofs for Shanklin: the essentials
Thinking about glass links & glass box roofs in Shanklin? 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.
Across the South East, single-storey kitchen extensions on 1930s semis and post-war detached houses are where most flat rooflights and lanterns go. Think of glass links & glass box roofs for joining a period house to a new extension or annexe.
Shanklin sits about 3 km from Sandown and 12 km from Newport, Isle of Wight, and we cover the whole PO37 postcode district and the roads in between.
Options we can specify in Shanklin
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Heated glass on some systems
- Bright circulation space
- Designed around the existing building
What to check first
- Structural calculations are part of the design
- Abutments with old masonry need careful weathering
Planning, building control and Shanklin
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.
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. 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.
What do glass links & glass box roofs cost in Shanklin?
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Shanklin, 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 Shanklin, measures and checks structure and access.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Questions about glass links & glass box roofs in Shanklin
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 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 Shanklin?
Yes. We survey and fit glass links & glass box roofs in Shanklin and across the Isle of Wight. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Can you work alongside my builder in Shanklin?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
