How we approach glass links & glass box roofs in Hawick
Our glass links & glass box roofs service in Hawick covers frameless glass links joining old and new buildings. Every job starts with a survey of the opening, the roof covering and the room below, and a fixed written price.
Stone villas, cottages and conservation areas across Scotland often call for conservation rooflights in slate roofs. In Hawick, as anywhere, glass links & glass box roofs are the usual choice for listed and period buildings where the old wall should stay visible.
From Hawick to Selkirk, Jedburgh and Galashiels, the same survey-first process applies: measure, specify, fix the price, then fit.
What you can choose
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Heated glass on some systems
- Bright circulation space
- Can include frameless doors
Things we check at survey
- Thermal performance of large glass areas must be calculated
- Abutments with old masonry need careful weathering
Do you need permission in Hawick?
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. Replacing a rooflight, frame included, does not need a building warrant, but the work must still meet the building standards.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
What do glass links & glass box roofs cost in Hawick?
The ranges below are typical for straightforward jobs; your fixed price follows a survey of your roof.
| 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 Hawick address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Hawick, measures and checks structure and access.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Glass links & glass box roofs in Hawick: questions
How long does a link take?
Design and manufacture are the long part. Fitting is often two to five days.
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.
Do glass links need planning permission?
Often, yes — and listed building consent if either building is listed. We can provide drawings and product data for your application.
Is the survey in Hawick 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 Hawick?
Yes. We survey and fit glass links & glass box roofs in Hawick and across the Scottish Borders. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
