What do glass links & glass box roofs in Ashford, Surrey involve?
We handle glass links & glass box roofs across Surrey, including Ashford, Surrey. In short: frameless glass links joining old and new buildings. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
Many South East homes have been extended more than once, and an old dome over an earlier extension is often due for replacement. Glass links & glass box roofs suit listed and period buildings where the old wall should stay visible.
Neighbouring towns include Staines (3 km) and Feltham (3 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
Specification options
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Keeps period walls on show
- Can include frameless doors
Things we check at survey
- Thermal performance of large glass areas must be calculated
- Structural calculations are part of the design
Consents for glass links & glass box roofs in Ashford, Surrey
In England a rooflight on a house is usually permitted development under Class C if it projects no more than 150 mm beyond the roof slope and sits no higher than the ridge. 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. 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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Glass links & glass box roofs prices in Ashford, Surrey
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Ashford, Surrey, 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 |
What happens next
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Ashford, Surrey address.
- 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.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Glass links & glass box roofs in Ashford, Surrey: questions
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.
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.
Can you work alongside my builder in Ashford, Surrey?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Is the survey in Ashford, Surrey free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
