Glass links & glass box roofs for Folkestone: the essentials
Glass links & glass box roofs in Folkestone means frameless glass links joining old and new buildings. We cover the CT19 district and the rest of Kent, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Period cottages and conservation-area streets are common in the South East, so slim conservation rooflights are often the right choice. In Folkestone, as anywhere, glass links & glass box roofs are the usual choice for joining a period house to a new extension or annexe.
We work across Kent, including Folkestone, and in neighbouring towns such as Dover and Ashford, Kent. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Specification options
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Heated glass on some systems
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Visually light connection between buildings
- Bright circulation space
Things we check at survey
- Listed building consent or planning permission is commonly needed
- Abutments with old masonry need careful weathering
Planning, building control and Folkestone
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. 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.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Guide prices for Folkestone
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 |
What happens next
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Folkestone address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Folkestone, 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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Questions about glass links & glass box roofs in Folkestone
How long does a link take?
Design and manufacture are the long part. Fitting is often two to five days.
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.
Is the survey in Folkestone free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Do you fit glass links & glass box roofs in Folkestone?
Yes. We survey and fit glass links & glass box roofs in Folkestone and across Kent. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
