Glass links & glass box roofs in Whitchurch: what is involved?
We handle glass links & glass box roofs across Shropshire, including Whitchurch. In short: frameless glass links joining old and new buildings. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
Older terraced streets in Midlands towns often have back additions and side passages that suit a ridge rooflight or long flat rooflight. Glass links & glass box roofs suit listed and period buildings where the old wall should stay visible.
We work across Shropshire, including Whitchurch, and in neighbouring towns such as Market Drayton and Crewe. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Specification options
- Heated glass on some systems
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Structural glass roof with concealed fixings
- Keeps period walls on show
Before you order: points to check
- Thermal performance of large glass areas must be calculated
- Structural calculations are part of the design
Planning and building rules for Whitchurch
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. A rooflight on a side-facing slope must be obscure-glazed, and fixed shut unless the opening part is more than 1.7 m above the floor.
For English homes the energy rules ask for rooflights of 2.2 W/m²K or better and roof windows of 1.4 W/m²K (or WER Band B); most modern double glazed units meet both. In an extension, glazing including rooflights is normally limited to 25% of the new floor area plus any windows or doors the extension covers, unless a whole-house calculation shows otherwise.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
What do glass links & glass box roofs cost in Whitchurch?
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
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- 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.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
Glass links & glass box roofs near Whitchurch
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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.
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.
How long does a link take?
Design and manufacture are the long part. Fitting is often two to five days.
Can you work alongside my builder in Whitchurch?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
How do I book a survey in Whitchurch?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
