How we approach glass links & glass box roofs in East Kilbride
Glass links & glass box roofs in East Kilbride means frameless glass links joining old and new buildings. We cover the G74 district and the rest of Lanarkshire, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Short winter days in Scotland make every square metre of overhead glass count, so rooflight sizing matters. Typical uses for glass links & glass box roofs include joining a period house to a new extension or annexe.
We cover all of East Kilbride and the G74 district, and nearby Cambuslang and Rutherglen.
What you can choose
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Keeps period walls on show
- Can include frameless doors
What to check first
- Listed building consent or planning permission is commonly needed
- Thermal performance of large glass areas must be calculated
Consents for glass links & glass box roofs in East Kilbride
Planning rules in Scotland differ: rooflights are treated as external alterations under Class 2B, with no permitted development in conservation areas. Flats and tenements are outside householder permitted development, so check with the planning authority first.
Scotland's Technical Handbook (section 6) asks for windows, doors and rooflights in an extension to average 1.4–1.6 W/m²K, with no single unit worse than 3.3 W/m²K. Forming a new opening normally involves structural work, so check with the local authority verifier whether a building warrant is needed.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
What do glass links & glass box roofs cost in East Kilbride?
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in East Kilbride, 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 |
What happens next
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- 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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Common questions
Who designs it?
Your architect, or we produce a survey-based design that the glass manufacturer engineers.
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 structural glass safe?
Structural glass is laminated so it stays in place if a ply breaks. The manufacturer designs it for the loads involved.
Can you work alongside my builder in East Kilbride?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in East Kilbride?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
