Glass links & glass box roofs for Wellington: the essentials
Thinking about glass links & glass box roofs in Wellington? 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.
Industrial and commercial units around Midlands towns often still have their original rooflight sheets, which are due for replacement. Glass links & glass box roofs suit listed and period buildings where the old wall should stay visible.
Wellington sits about 5 km from Telford and 16 km from Shrewsbury, and we cover the whole TF1 postcode district and the roads in between.
What you can choose
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Structural glass roof with concealed fixings
- Designed around the existing building
Before you order: points to check
- Thermal performance of large glass areas must be calculated
- Listed building consent or planning permission is commonly needed
Planning, building control and Wellington
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.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
What do glass links & glass box roofs cost in Wellington?
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Wellington, 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
- Tell us what you have. Send the TF1 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Wellington, measures and checks structure and access.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Common questions
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.
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 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.
Is the survey in Wellington 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 Wellington?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
