How we approach glass links & glass box roofs in Shirley
Glass links & glass box roofs in Shirley means frameless glass links joining old and new buildings. We cover the B90 district and the rest of the West Midlands, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Many Midlands semis have had a single-storey rear extension added, and a larger flat rooflight or lantern is often the change that makes it feel finished. Glass links & glass box roofs suit joining a period house to a new extension or annexe.
From Shirley to Solihull, Birmingham and Smethwick, the same survey-first process applies: measure, specify, fix the price, then fit.
Choices for your Shirley project
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Heated glass on some systems
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Visually light connection between buildings
- Structural glass roof with concealed fixings
Before you order: points to check
- Abutments with old masonry need careful weathering
- Thermal performance of large glass areas must be calculated
Planning and building rules for Shirley
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.
For English homes the energy rules ask for rooflights of 2.2 W/m²K or better and roof windows of 1.4 W/m²K (or WER Band B); most modern double glazed units meet both. In an extension, glazing including rooflights is normally limited to 25% of the new floor area plus any windows or doors the extension covers, unless a whole-house calculation shows otherwise.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Glass links & glass box roofs prices in Shirley
The ranges below are typical for straightforward jobs; your fixed price follows a survey of your roof.
| 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Shirley 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.
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Questions about glass links & glass box roofs in Shirley
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.
Do you fit glass links & glass box roofs in Shirley?
Yes. We survey and fit glass links & glass box roofs in Shirley and across the West Midlands. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Can you work alongside my builder in Shirley?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
