Glass links & glass box roofs in Rochester: what is involved?
Our glass links & glass box roofs service in Rochester 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.
Orangery-style extensions with lanterns are popular across the South East, and solar-control glass makes a big difference on south-facing gardens. Think of glass links & glass box roofs for listed and period buildings where the old wall should stay visible.
We work across Kent, including Rochester, and in neighbouring towns such as Chatham and Strood. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Options we can specify in Rochester
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Heated glass on some systems
- Visually light connection between buildings
- Bright circulation space
Before you order: points to check
- Structural calculations are part of the design
- Abutments with old masonry need careful weathering
Consents for glass links & glass box roofs in Rochester
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.
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. 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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
What do glass links & glass box roofs cost in Rochester?
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 |
The process, step by step
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Rochester address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Rochester, measures and checks structure and access.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- 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 Rochester
Who designs it?
Your architect, or we produce a survey-based design that the glass manufacturer engineers.
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.
How long does a link take?
Design and manufacture are the long part. Fitting is often two to five days.
Is the survey in Rochester 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 Rochester?
Yes. We survey and fit glass links & glass box roofs in Rochester and across Kent. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
