What do glass links & glass box roofs in Motherwell involve?
Our glass links & glass box roofs service in Motherwell 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.
Many Scottish homes have dormers and attic rooms where an extra roof window adds light without a full dormer. Glass links & glass box roofs suit listed and period buildings where the old wall should stay visible.
We work across Lanarkshire, including Motherwell, and in neighbouring towns such as Hamilton and Wishaw. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Specification options
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Heated glass on some systems
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Visually light connection between buildings
- Keeps period walls on show
Things we check at survey
- Thermal performance of large glass areas must be calculated
- Abutments with old masonry need careful weathering
Planning, building control and Motherwell
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.
Under the Scottish building standards, replacement rooflights should average 1.6 W/m²K or better, and no individual unit should exceed 3.3 W/m²K. Replacing a rooflight, frame included, does not need a building warrant, but the work must still meet the building standards.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
What do glass links & glass box roofs cost in Motherwell?
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Motherwell, as elsewhere, making good inside and access equipment are the main variables.
| 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 |
How the job runs
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Motherwell address.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- 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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Glass links & glass box roofs in Motherwell: questions
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.
Who designs it?
Your architect, or we produce a survey-based design that the glass manufacturer engineers.
Is the survey in Motherwell free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
How do I book a survey in Motherwell?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
