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More daylight, without treating glass as the whole design.

Glazing works best when solar gain, privacy, ventilation, structure and the deeper plan are considered together. The result should remain comfortable as well as visually open.

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Contemporary residential construction illustrating glass extensions
Scope

One coordinated build, with responsibilities made clear.

  • Glazing interface coordination
  • Steel and support details
  • Rooflight and weathering work
  • Thermal continuity
  • Internal finish integration

The amount and position of glazing can affect planning, energy performance, overlooking and neighbour impact. These questions belong in the design stage.

The route

A clear path from first conversation to handover.

  1. 01

    Brief

    Tell us what needs to change and what the finished home should make possible.

  2. 02

    Site visit

    We look at access, structure, constraints and the existing fabric before shaping the scope.

  3. 03

    Scope

    The work, assumptions and next decisions are set out clearly before construction begins.

  4. 04

    Build

    A coordinated team delivers the agreed work with practical communication throughout.

  5. 05

    Handover

    We walk the finished work with you and close out the agreed project details.

Quote clarity

What shapes the project investment.

A useful quote reflects the real project conditions and finish decisions. These are the variables we establish before the work is treated as fixed.

  1. 01Panel sizes and support system
  2. 02Thermal and solar-control specification
  3. 03Access for installation
  4. 04Roof, drainage and flashing complexity
Project approach

The quality is in the decisions between the drawings.

See how structure, daylight, materials and the existing home are considered as one connected build.

Common questions

Before planning glass extensions.

01Will a highly glazed extension overheat?

It can if orientation, glass specification, ventilation and shading are not considered. Comfort needs to be designed, not assumed.

02Can glass meet an older brick or stone house?

Yes. The junction should be deliberately detailed so movement, weathering and the visual transition are resolved.

03Are rooflights better than a full glazed roof?

Neither is universally better. Daylight distribution, heat performance, maintenance and the architectural intent should decide the approach.

Start with the brief

Planning glass extensions? Start with a short brief.

A short, button-led form gives us the essentials. Add plans or photos if you have them; you can keep the first message simple.

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