Glass links & glass box roofs for Chatham: the essentials
Glass links & glass box roofs in Chatham means frameless glass links joining old and new buildings. We cover the ME4 district and the rest of Kent, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Across the South East, single-storey kitchen extensions on 1930s semis and post-war detached houses are where most flat rooflights and lanterns go. Glass links & glass box roofs suit listed and period buildings where the old wall should stay visible.
Chatham sits about 2 km from Gillingham and 2 km from Rochester, and we cover the whole ME4 postcode district and the roads in between.
Choices for your Chatham project
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Heated glass on some systems
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Designed around the existing building
- Structural glass roof with concealed fixings
Things we check at survey
- Listed building consent or planning permission is commonly needed
- Abutments with old masonry need careful weathering
Do you need permission in Chatham?
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. 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.
Building Regulations Approved Document L sets a limiting U-value of 2.2 W/m²K for new or replacement rooflights in existing homes, measured in the horizontal plane; roof windows need 1.4 W/m²K or a Band B energy rating. 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.
Guide prices for Chatham
Guide prices for glass links & glass box roofs in Chatham 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Chatham, measures and checks structure and access.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Glass links & glass box roofs in Chatham: questions
Who designs it?
Your architect, or we produce a survey-based design that the glass manufacturer engineers.
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 I need to be at home for the survey in Chatham?
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 Chatham?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
