What do glass links & glass box roofs in Pitlochry involve?
We handle glass links & glass box roofs across Perth and Kinross, including Pitlochry. In short: frameless glass links joining old and new buildings. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
Stone villas, cottages and conservation areas across Scotland often call for conservation rooflights in slate roofs. Think of glass links & glass box roofs for listed and period buildings where the old wall should stay visible.
We work across Perth and Kinross, including Pitlochry, and in neighbouring towns such as Aberfeldy and Blairgowrie. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Specification options
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Heated glass on some systems
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Can include frameless doors
- Designed around the existing building
What to check first
- Thermal performance of large glass areas must be calculated
- Abutments with old masonry need careful weathering
Planning, building control and Pitlochry
In Scotland most rooflights on houses fall under Class 2B permitted development; in a conservation area, or on a listed building, consent is needed. Flats and tenements are outside householder permitted development, so check with the planning authority first.
Scotland's Technical Handbook (section 6) asks for windows, doors and rooflights in an extension to average 1.4–1.6 W/m²K, with no single unit worse than 3.3 W/m²K. Forming a new opening normally involves structural work, so check with the local authority verifier whether a building warrant is needed.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Guide prices for Pitlochry
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Pitlochry, 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 |
The process, step by step
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Pitlochry, measures and checks structure and access.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- 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 Pitlochry
How long does a link take?
Design and manufacture are the long part. Fitting is often two to five days.
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 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 you work alongside my builder in Pitlochry?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Is the survey in Pitlochry free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
