How we approach glass links & glass box roofs in Wigston
Thinking about glass links & glass box roofs in Wigston? The short answer: frameless glass links joining old and new buildings. The longer answer depends on your roof, which is why we survey before we price.
Industrial and commercial units around Midlands towns often still have their original rooflight sheets, which are due for replacement. Glass links & glass box roofs suit joining a period house to a new extension or annexe.
Wigston sits about 3 km from Oadby and 7 km from Leicester, and we cover the whole LE18 postcode district and the roads in between.
What you can choose
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Heated glass on some systems
- Structural glass roof with concealed fixings
- Bright circulation space
What to check first
- Structural calculations are part of the design
- Thermal performance of large glass areas must be calculated
Consents for glass links & glass box roofs in Wigston
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. A rooflight on a side-facing slope must be obscure-glazed, and fixed shut unless the opening part is more than 1.7 m above the floor.
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.
Guide prices for Wigston
Guide prices for glass links & glass box roofs in Wigston are the same as anywhere we work — what changes the price is the job: access, structure, scaffold and finishing.
| 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
- Tell us what you have. Send the LE18 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Wigston, 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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Common questions
How is the glass joined to the old wall?
Usually by a slim channel or flashing set into the masonry, sealed and weathered so the old wall can move without cracking the glass seal.
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 Wigston 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 Wigston?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
