What do glass links & glass box roofs in Leicester involve?
Glass links & glass box roofs in Leicester means frameless glass links joining old and new buildings. We cover the LE1 district and the rest of Leicestershire, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Many Midlands semis have had a single-storey rear extension added, and a larger flat rooflight or lantern is often the change that makes it feel finished. Think of glass links & glass box roofs for listed and period buildings where the old wall should stay visible.
Leicester is the main town we list in Leicestershire; we also cover nearby Oadby and Wigston.
Specification options
- Heated glass on some systems
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Can include frameless doors
- Structural glass roof with concealed fixings
What to check first
- Listed building consent or planning permission is commonly needed
- Structural calculations are part of the design
Planning, building control and Leicester
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.
Building Regulations Approved Document L sets a limiting U-value of 2.2 W/m²K for new or replacement rooflights in existing homes, measured in the horizontal plane; roof windows need 1.4 W/m²K or a Band B energy rating. The Future Homes and Buildings Standards, published in March 2026, apply from 24 March 2027 and keep the 2.2 W/m²K limit for rooflights.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Glass links & glass box roofs prices in Leicester
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Leicester, 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 |
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.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Glass links & glass box roofs in Leicester: questions
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.
How long does a link take?
Design and manufacture are the long part. Fitting is often two to five days.
Will I need planning permission in Leicester?
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.
Do you fit glass links & glass box roofs in Leicester?
Yes. We survey and fit glass links & glass box roofs in Leicester and across Leicestershire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
