What do glass links & glass box roofs in Taunton involve?
Our glass links & glass box roofs service in Taunton 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.
Many South West towns mix Georgian and Victorian terraces with modern estates, so the right product differs street by street. In Taunton, as anywhere, glass links & glass box roofs are the usual choice for listed and period buildings where the old wall should stay visible.
We work across Somerset, including Taunton, and in neighbouring towns such as Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Specification options
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Heated glass on some systems
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Keeps period walls on show
- Bright circulation space
What to check first
- Structural calculations are part of the design
- Thermal performance of large glass areas must be calculated
Consents for glass links & glass box roofs in Taunton
Most rooflights on English houses do not need planning permission, provided they keep within 150 mm of the roof surface and below the ridge line. 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.
Under Approved Document L, a rooflight added to an English home must achieve at least 2.2 W/m²K (horizontal plane), and a roof window 1.4 W/m²K or Window Energy Rating Band B. 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.
Guide prices for Taunton
Guide prices for glass links & glass box roofs in Taunton 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Tell us what you have. Send the TA1 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.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
Nearby towns
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Common questions
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 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 Taunton 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 Taunton?
Yes. We survey and fit glass links & glass box roofs in Taunton and across Somerset. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
