Single pitch
One slope from house wall to outer edge, so rain runs off one way across a single plane of glass.
Glass lean-to roofs in London
Single-pitch glass lean-to roofs, made to measure for the wall they lean on and fitted by our own team across London.
01Glass roofs
What is a glass lean-to roof?
A glass lean-to roof is a single-slope roof fixed to an existing house wall at its high side, covering a side return, rear extension or terrace. The wall junction is the detail that matters most.
Fixed to your wall
The high side bears on your existing wall, and the seal and flashing there decide whether the space stays dry.
Made to measure
Cut to your opening's width and depth and measured on site, so it fits the wall and supports as built.
02Our work
Fitted by our own team.
03Technical specification
Specification.
Every option is confirmed at survey, against your opening and your build stage.
- Roof form
- Single pitch, fixed to an existing wall
- Sizes
- Made to measure for each opening
- Survey
- Measured on site before manufacture
- Supply and fit
- Our own fitting team
- Lead time
- Made to order; confirmed with your quote
04Asked before every survey
The questions that matter.
Do I need planning permission for a glass lean-to roof?
Possibly not. A glazed lean-to on a house generally counts as an extension, so it can fall within permitted development, depending on size and property. Building Regulations apply separately. Flats, conservation areas and listed buildings are stricter, so check with your architect or council.
What is the difference between a lean-to roof and a roof lantern?
A lean-to is an all-glass, single-slope roof fixed to the house wall, suited to a side return or narrow rear space. A lantern is a raised glass box on a kerb within a flat roof, lighting from the top and sides.
Where do glass lean-to roofs usually leak?
At the junction with the house wall, not through the glass. The high side must be flashed into sound brickwork and sealed. Have one team measure, supply and fit it, because a split between suppliers causes trouble at exactly that junction.
Can I use a room under a glass lean-to roof all year?
Yes, with glass specified for it. A room under glass heats and cools faster than one under a solid roof, so the coating must suit the orientation. Tell us which way the roof faces when you enquire, and check the specification on your quote.
05Start here
Start with a conversation.
- A render of the finished result before you commit
- Showroom in Ruislip, opposite Ruislip Manor station, with parking
- One team from survey through to installation
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