Glass links & glass box roofs in Maesteg: what is involved?
Glass links & glass box roofs in Maesteg means frameless glass links joining old and new buildings. We cover the CF34 district and the rest of Mid Glamorgan, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Slate roofs, stone cottages and terraced valleys are typical across Wales, and slim rooflights that sit low in the slates suit them best. In Maesteg, as anywhere, glass links & glass box roofs are the usual choice for joining a period house to a new extension or annexe.
We work across Mid Glamorgan, including Maesteg, and in neighbouring towns such as Port Talbot and Briton Ferry. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Choices for your Maesteg project
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Heated glass on some systems
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Designed around the existing building
- Structural glass roof with concealed fixings
Things we check at survey
- Listed building consent or planning permission is commonly needed
- Structural calculations are part of the design
Do you need permission in Maesteg?
Welsh householder permitted development (Class C) allows rooflights that project no more than 15 cm and sit no higher than the existing roof — but not in conservation areas, National Parks, AONBs or World Heritage Sites. A side-facing rooflight within 10.5 m of the boundary must be obscure-glazed, and non-opening unless the opening part is more than 1.7 m above the floor.
In Wales the limiting values are 2.2 W/m²K for a rooflight and 1.4 W/m²K (or WER Band B) for a roof window in an existing house. Wales also has its own overheating rules (Part O) for new homes, in force since November 2022.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
What do glass links & glass box roofs cost in Maesteg?
Guide prices for glass links & glass box roofs in Maesteg 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 |
The process, step by step
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Maesteg address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Maesteg, measures and checks structure and access.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Glass links & glass box roofs in Maesteg: 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.
How long does a link take?
Design and manufacture are the long part. Fitting is often two to five days.
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.
Do you fit glass links & glass box roofs in Maesteg?
Yes. We survey and fit glass links & glass box roofs in Maesteg and across Mid Glamorgan. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Will I need planning permission in Maesteg?
In Wales a rooflight on a house is usually permitted development if it stands no more than 15 cm proud of the roof, except on protected land such as conservation areas and National Parks, where permission is needed.
