Glass links & glass box roofs for Chippenham: the essentials
For Chippenham homes and buildings we offer glass links & glass box roofs: frameless glass links joining old and new buildings. We measure first, specify to the opening and confirm any planning or building-control points before quoting.
Holiday lets and second homes across the South West often want roof windows with blinds and remote opening for when the house is empty. Think of glass links & glass box roofs for listed and period buildings where the old wall should stay visible.
We work across Wiltshire, including Chippenham, and in neighbouring towns such as Melksham and Devizes. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Options we can specify in Chippenham
- Heated glass on some systems
- Concealed gutters and drainage
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Can include frameless doors
- Visually light connection between buildings
Before you order: points to check
- Listed building consent or planning permission is commonly needed
- Structural calculations are part of the design
Do you need permission in Chippenham?
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. 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.
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. 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 Chippenham
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 |
The process, step by step
- Tell us what you have. Send the SN15 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.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Common questions
Who designs it?
Your architect, or we produce a survey-based design that the glass manufacturer engineers.
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.
How do I book a survey in Chippenham?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Can you work alongside my builder in Chippenham?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
