How we approach glass links & glass box roofs in Burton upon Trent
Thinking about glass links & glass box roofs in Burton upon Trent? 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.
Midlands housing is a mix of Victorian terraces, inter-war semis and newer estates, and rear kitchen extensions with flat rooflights are a common upgrade. In Burton upon Trent, as anywhere, glass links & glass box roofs are the usual choice for joining a period house to a new extension or annexe.
Burton upon Trent sits about 7 km from Swadlincote and 17 km from Derby, and we cover the whole DE14 postcode district and the roads in between.
Choices for your Burton upon Trent project
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Heated glass on some systems
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Designed around the existing building
- Can include frameless doors
Things we check at survey
- Listed building consent or planning permission is commonly needed
- Structural calculations are part of the design
Consents for glass links & glass box roofs in Burton upon Trent
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.
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. Replacing a rooflight or roof window can be self-certified by an installer registered with an authorised competent person scheme; otherwise building control approval is needed.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
What do glass links & glass box roofs cost in Burton upon Trent?
Guide prices for glass links & glass box roofs in Burton upon Trent 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 |
The process, step by step
- 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.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Common questions
How long does a link take?
Design and manufacture are the long part. Fitting is often two to five days.
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.
Who designs it?
Your architect, or we produce a survey-based design that the glass manufacturer engineers.
Is the survey in Burton upon Trent free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Will I need planning permission in Burton upon Trent?
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.
