How we approach glass links & glass box roofs in Pontardawe
Our glass links & glass box roofs service in Pontardawe 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 Welsh homes have older single-storey rear extensions where a glass rooflight brightens a dark kitchen. Glass links & glass box roofs suit joining a period house to a new extension or annexe.
Neighbouring towns include Neath (7 km) and Ystradgynlais (8 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
Options we can specify in Pontardawe
- Heated glass on some systems
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Structural glass roof with concealed fixings
- Bright circulation space
Before you order: points to check
- Structural calculations are part of the design
- Thermal performance of large glass areas must be calculated
Planning, building control and Pontardawe
Planning rules in Wales are tighter than in England for rooflights: Class C rights do not apply in conservation areas, National Parks or AONBs, so a rooflight there needs planning permission. A side-facing rooflight within 10.5 m of the boundary must be obscure-glazed, and non-opening unless the opening part is more than 1.7 m above the floor.
Approved Document L in Wales (2022 edition) sets 2.2 W/m²K for rooflights, measured horizontally, and 1.4 W/m²K or Band B for roof windows in existing homes. A revised Welsh Approved Document L takes effect on 4 March 2027; rooflights in new dwellings stay at 2.2 W/m²K.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Glass links & glass box roofs prices in Pontardawe
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Pontardawe, 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
- Tell us what you have. Send the SA8 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- 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.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Glass links & glass box roofs in Pontardawe: 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.
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.
Will I need planning permission in Pontardawe?
Welsh householder permitted development (Class C) allows rooflights that project no more than 15 cm and sit no higher than the existing roof — but not in conservation areas, National Parks, AONBs or World Heritage Sites.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Pontardawe?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
