How we approach glass links & glass box roofs in Reigate
Thinking about glass links & glass box roofs in Reigate? 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.
Period cottages and conservation-area streets are common in the South East, so slim conservation rooflights are often the right choice. Glass links & glass box roofs suit listed and period buildings where the old wall should stay visible.
Neighbouring towns include Redhill (2 km) and Horley (8 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
What you can choose
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Heated glass on some systems
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Bright circulation space
- Visually light connection between buildings
Things we check at survey
- Structural calculations are part of the design
- Listed building consent or planning permission is commonly needed
Do you need permission in Reigate?
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. 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.
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. 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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
What do glass links & glass box roofs cost in Reigate?
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Reigate, 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 |
The process, step by step
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- 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.
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Questions about glass links & glass box roofs in Reigate
How long does a link take?
Design and manufacture are the long part. Fitting is often two to five days.
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.
Do you fit glass links & glass box roofs in Reigate?
Yes. We survey and fit glass links & glass box roofs in Reigate and across Surrey. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Is the survey in Reigate free?
Yes for new installations. Repair visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we book.
