How we approach glass links & glass box roofs in Herne Bay
We handle glass links & glass box roofs across Kent, including Herne Bay. In short: frameless glass links joining old and new buildings. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
Many South East homes have been extended more than once, and an old dome over an earlier extension is often due for replacement. Think of glass links & glass box roofs for listed and period buildings where the old wall should stay visible.
Herne Bay sits about 7 km from Whitstable and 11 km from Canterbury, and we cover the whole CT6 postcode district and the roads in between.
Choices for your Herne Bay project
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Heated glass on some systems
- Structural glass roof with concealed fixings
- Keeps period walls on show
What to check first
- Abutments with old masonry need careful weathering
- Structural calculations are part of the design
Do you need permission in Herne Bay?
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.
For English homes the energy rules ask for rooflights of 2.2 W/m²K or better and roof windows of 1.4 W/m²K (or WER Band B); most modern double glazed units meet both. 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.
Glass links & glass box roofs prices in Herne Bay
Guide prices for glass links & glass box roofs in Herne Bay 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.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Common questions
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 Herne Bay free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Will I need planning permission in Herne Bay?
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.
