What do glass links & glass box roofs in Galashiels involve?
Thinking about glass links & glass box roofs in Galashiels? 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.
Many Scottish homes have dormers and attic rooms where an extra roof window adds light without a full dormer. Typical uses for glass links & glass box roofs include listed and period buildings where the old wall should stay visible.
We cover all of Galashiels and the TD1 district, and nearby Selkirk and Hawick.
What you can choose
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Structural glass roof with concealed fixings
- Designed around the existing building
Things we check at survey
- Listed building consent or planning permission is commonly needed
- Thermal performance of large glass areas must be calculated
Do you need permission in Galashiels?
Planning rules in Scotland differ: rooflights are treated as external alterations under Class 2B, with no permitted development in conservation areas. 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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
What do glass links & glass box roofs cost in Galashiels?
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Galashiels, as elsewhere, making good inside and access equipment are the main variables.
| 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
- Tell us what you have. Send the TD1 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- 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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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.
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 the survey in Galashiels 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 Galashiels?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
