Glass links & glass box roofs in Selby: what is involved?
For Selby 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.
Exposed Pennine and coastal towns in Yorkshire need upstand and flashing details built for wind-driven rain. Typical uses for glass links & glass box roofs include listed and period buildings where the old wall should stay visible.
Neighbouring towns include Goole (15 km) and Pontefract (19 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
Choices for your Selby project
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Heated glass on some systems
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Bright circulation space
- Structural glass roof with concealed fixings
What to check first
- Thermal performance of large glass areas must be calculated
- Listed building consent or planning permission is commonly needed
Do you need permission in Selby?
English householder permitted development (Class C) normally covers rooflights that stand no more than 0.15 m proud of the roof plane and stay below the highest part of the roof. 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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
What do glass links & glass box roofs cost in Selby?
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Selby, scaffold, a hoist for heavy glass, or a new structural opening can move the figure, which is why we survey first.
| 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Selby address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Selby, 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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Questions about glass links & glass box roofs in Selby
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.
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.
Is the survey in Selby free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Do you fit glass links & glass box roofs in Selby?
Yes. We survey and fit glass links & glass box roofs in Selby and across North Yorkshire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
