How we approach glass links & glass box roofs in Deal
For Deal 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.
Orangery-style extensions with lanterns are popular across the South East, and solar-control glass makes a big difference on south-facing gardens. Glass links & glass box roofs suit listed and period buildings where the old wall should stay visible.
Deal sits about 13 km from Dover and 13 km from Ramsgate, and we cover the whole CT14 postcode district and the roads in between.
Specification options
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Heated glass on some systems
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Keeps period walls on show
- Can include frameless doors
Before you order: points to check
- Thermal performance of large glass areas must be calculated
- Listed building consent or planning permission is commonly needed
Consents for glass links & glass box roofs in Deal
Most rooflights on English houses do not need planning permission, provided they keep within 150 mm of the roof surface and below the ridge line. 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. Replacing a rooflight or roof window can be self-certified by an installer registered with an authorised competent person scheme; otherwise building control approval is needed.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Guide prices for Deal
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 |
How the job runs
- Tell us what you have. Send the CT14 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- 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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Questions about glass links & glass box roofs in Deal
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.
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 do I book a survey in Deal?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Do you fit glass links & glass box roofs in Deal?
Yes. We survey and fit glass links & glass box roofs in Deal and across Kent. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
