What do glass links & glass box roofs in Newtown involve?
For Newtown 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.
Chapels, barns and farm buildings converted across Wales often need bespoke or conservation-style glass. Think of glass links & glass box roofs for joining a period house to a new extension or annexe.
We cover all of Newtown and the SY16 district, and nearby Welshpool and Llandrindod Wells.
Choices for your Newtown project
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Heated glass on some systems
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Keeps period walls on show
- Can include frameless doors
Before you order: points to check
- Structural calculations are part of the design
- Abutments with old masonry need careful weathering
Consents for glass links & glass box roofs in Newtown
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. Listed buildings need listed building consent from the council, and flats have no householder permitted development rights.
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. A revised Welsh Approved Document L takes effect on 4 March 2027; rooflights in new dwellings stay at 2.2 W/m²K.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Guide prices for Newtown
Guide prices for glass links & glass box roofs in Newtown 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 |
How the job runs
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Newtown address.
- 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 Newtown
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.
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.
How long does a link take?
Design and manufacture are the long part. Fitting is often two to five days.
Do you fit glass links & glass box roofs in Newtown?
Yes. We survey and fit glass links & glass box roofs in Newtown and across Powys. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
How do I book a survey in Newtown?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
