How we approach glass links & glass box roofs in Oadby
For Oadby homes and buildings we offer glass links & glass box roofs: frameless glass links joining old and new buildings. We measure first, specify to the opening and confirm any planning or building-control points before quoting.
Industrial and commercial units around Midlands towns often still have their original rooflight sheets, which are due for replacement. Think of glass links & glass box roofs for joining a period house to a new extension or annexe.
Neighbouring towns include Wigston (3 km) and Leicester (5 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
Choices for your Oadby project
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Heated glass on some systems
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Bright circulation space
- Keeps period walls on show
Things we check at survey
- Abutments with old masonry need careful weathering
- Structural calculations are part of the design
Planning and building rules for Oadby
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.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Glass links & glass box roofs prices in Oadby
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 |
What happens next
- 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.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Questions about glass links & glass box roofs in Oadby
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.
How long does a link take?
Design and manufacture are the long part. Fitting is often two to five days.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Oadby?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Do you fit glass links & glass box roofs in Oadby?
Yes. We survey and fit glass links & glass box roofs in Oadby and across Leicestershire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
