Glass links & glass box roofs in Ewell: what is involved?
We handle glass links & glass box roofs across Surrey, including Ewell. In short: frameless glass links joining old and new buildings. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
Across the South East, single-storey kitchen extensions on 1930s semis and post-war detached houses are where most flat rooflights and lanterns go. Think of glass links & glass box roofs for joining a period house to a new extension or annexe.
Ewell is around 22 km from Woking, and we survey and fit throughout that part of Surrey, including the KT17 district.
What you can choose
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Heated glass on some systems
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Keeps period walls on show
- Designed around the existing building
Before you order: points to check
- Listed building consent or planning permission is commonly needed
- Structural calculations are part of the design
Planning and building rules for Ewell
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. 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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Guide prices for Ewell
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Ewell, as elsewhere, making good inside and access equipment are the main variables.
| 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
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Ewell address.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
Glass links & glass box roofs near Ewell
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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.
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 Ewell free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
Can you work alongside my builder in Ewell?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
