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Established in 1994, and initially set up as a glazing refurbishment company, Glazing Vision were the first UK company to introduce and develop simple, clean rooflight designs for flat roofs.

Glazing Vision has developed into a highly respected and world renowned rooflight specialist, the company has invested heavily in new technologies, equipment and expertise and now occupies a 65,000 sq ft factory in the heart of rural England. All Glazing Vision rooflights are designed and manufactured in the United Kingdom and are installed on rooftops across the globe via our established distributor network.

Through the years, Glazing Vision’s range of products have expanded to suit the ever increasing needs of our customers. Providing a comprehensive range of rooflights to help bring light, air and space into the home, from simple fixed rooflights to more complex sliding rooflights and access configurations. As well as stock products, we custom-build rooflights to order to ensure the perfect fit to any architectural design.

Whether standard or bespoke, Glazing Vision rooflights are designed and manufactured according to the company ethos of ‘minimum framework, maximum daylight with concealed mechanisms’ we strive to provide elegant, sophisticated designs, maintaining thermal and performance criteria that is often unique to the location or environment of the rooflight.

1994

The first manufacturing workshop is set up and Glazing Vision Ltd is registered at company’s house on the 4th November 1994.

1997

Glazing Vision has expanded beyond what the garage could handle and the company relocates to its first full scale commercial premises in Brandon, Suffolk.

1999

Glazing Vision manufacture their first Sliding Rooflight, installed at Chelsea Embankment.

2002

A gap in the market is identified for rooflights used in flat roof applications and Glazing Vision led the way with the launch of the original Flushglaze rooflight.

2008

Glazing Visionarefinalists in the National Business Awards –Regus Business of the Year, coming away with Regional Winner.

2010

Glazing Vision Europe is launched and an office opened in Paris catering for the ever expanding European construction and home renovating market.

2010

After 13 years of trading Glazing Vision outgrows its premises in Brandon and relocates to a 65,000 sq.ft factory in Diss, Norfolk.

2011

Glazing Vision join the National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers (NARM)

2011

The original Flush glaze is the first glass rooflight to be independently tested and approved by the British Board of Agreement (BBA).

2012

Glazing Vision launch another new product, the Skydoor electrically operated hinged access rooflight is added to their impressive line-up of access rooflight options, allowing one touch access to the roof space whilst remaining planning law friendly when closed.

2014

New Glazing Vision website is launched alongside e-commerce site rooflights.com allowing customers to buy online.

2014

Glazing Vision achieves Qualicoat approval for its internal powder coating process

2015

Glazing Vision Flushglaze and VisionVent products are the first in the UK to be tested to LPS2081 Issue 1:2015. These products are also awarded theSecuredbyDesignmark making them the security rooflight of choice for many home owners.

2017

Glazing Vision sets up a dedicated US sales office and warehouse space, its new team can now reach out to architects, contractors and developers offering local expertise and advice.

2018

Glazing Vision reach into the pitched roof market with the release of thePitchglazefixedroofwindow. Designed to be installed in pitched tiled roof applications flush (in plane) with the tiling line, building occupants can now enjoy sky only views from the roof window.

2019

Glazing Vision reaches 25 years old. 2019 sees the launch of Glazing Renovations, a specialist nationwide commercial glazing refurbishment contractor company.

2020

Despite global uncertainty through the COVID-19pandemic, Glazing Vision has continued to grow. The management team took the opportunity to acquire the company in a multi-million pound management buyout from the company’s founder, in a deal which will enable the business to take a leap forward.

2021

In the Christmas shutdown period of 2020 and continuing into the early months of the new year, the Glazing Vision HQ was flooded due to extreme weather. Despite this, the Glazing Vision team managed to pull together and clear out excess water to ensure manufacturing could continue.

2021

International expansion continues with new distribution channels throughout Australia and Dubai. Expanding on the ever-growing international operation in the USA and multiple distribution channels across Europe and Asia.

What makes us unique?

Since 1994, Glazing Vision has continued to see growth and testament to that is the longevity and commitment of it’s staff to constantly improve and grow the business. The Major Shareholders provide over 60 years experience in the industry and in that time, have worked on prestigious projects throughout the world.

Bringing expert knowledge of glass, regulations and legislation to the table to assists architects and contractors get the right solutions for their projects.  Furthermore all of the Directors play an active role in the company.  Whether its working on pre-concept designs with architects, through to building rooflights on the shop floor, the Directors lead the company and pass on knowledge. This sets the benchmark for the entire company.

“We have a great set of employees who help each other, who learn from what we have done in the past and share the knowledge with their peers. There are examples all over the company of employees who have started in a position at GV and advanced their careers through progression within the group”

Glazing Vision help people develop and encourage growth, all our competitors show interest in recruiting our employees due to our amazing training and development programs. Also, encouraging apprenticeships and investing in young people, helping to build future talent.

CDC studio have been specifying glazing vision for a number of years and our clients have always been very pleased with the results. A combination of standard products and the option to deliver a bespoke solution means that Glazing Vision cater for all types of project and affordability whilst products are well made and come with the addition of guarantees. We have recently been impressed with their ability to comply with the secure by design requirements which not all companies seem aware of. We have used a massive bespoke sliding rooflight on our Parkhouse which the clients adore despite the investment.

Delphine Dryer

Chadwick Dryer Clarke Studio

Architecture WK have specified Glazing Vision skylights for over 10 years. At the outset, we checked references and prices against competitors, as well as product specification, service and post installation care for our clients. In each area, Glazing Vision were ahead of their competitors. Their skylights are some of the best available and their after-sales support is excellent. We continue to recommend Glazing Vision skylights to our clients.

Sam Kamleh

Architecture WK

We are architects who work with Glazing Vision a lot, they give us very attentive technical advise and follow up with quote and installation assistance too. The products they sell that we have specified are simple, neat and well made in our opinion. They give a great view of the sky while looking very crisp on the interior. We have had several technical CPD sessions with their team which were helpful. Their rooflights must be simple to install as we haven't to date had any negative feedback from the trades installing them which is a good sign! We continue to work closely with them.

Gavin Neal

50 Degrees North Architects