Glass links & glass box roofs in Melksham: what is involved?
For Melksham 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.
Western coasts take wind-driven rain, so we pay close attention to upstand height and flashing laps on exposed roofs. Glass links & glass box roofs suit joining a period house to a new extension or annexe.
Neighbouring towns include Trowbridge (8 km) and Chippenham (10 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
What you can choose
- Solar-control and low-iron glass
- Frameless sliding or pivot doors
- Heated glass on some systems
- Frameless or slim-framed glass
- Structural glass beams and fins
- Bright circulation space
- Can include frameless doors
What to check first
- Structural calculations are part of the design
- Listed building consent or planning permission is commonly needed
Do you need permission in Melksham?
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.
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.
What do glass links & glass box roofs cost in Melksham?
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Melksham, 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.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
Glass links & glass box roofs near Melksham
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Common questions
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.
Who designs it?
Your architect, or we produce a survey-based design that the glass manufacturer engineers.
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 Melksham?
Yes. We survey and fit glass links & glass box roofs in Melksham and across Wiltshire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Melksham?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
