Glass links & glass box roofs for Faversham: the essentials
Our glass links & glass box roofs service in Faversham covers frameless glass links joining old and new buildings. Every job starts with a survey of the opening, the roof covering and the room below, and a fixed written 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 listed and period buildings where the old wall should stay visible.
Neighbouring towns include Whitstable (11 km) and Sittingbourne (11 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
Choices for your Faversham project
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Heated glass on some systems
- Structural glass roof with concealed fixings
- Visually light connection between buildings
Before you order: points to check
- Structural calculations are part of the design
- Abutments with old masonry need careful weathering
Planning, building control and Faversham
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. 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.
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. 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.
What do glass links & glass box roofs cost in Faversham?
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Faversham, scaffold, a hoist for heavy glass, or a new structural opening can move the figure, which is why we survey first.
| 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
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Faversham, measures and checks structure and access.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
Neighbouring towns
Other services in Faversham
Questions about glass links & glass box roofs in Faversham
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.
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 do I book a survey in Faversham?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Can you work alongside my builder in Faversham?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
