Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Luton: what is involved?
We handle smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) across Bedfordshire, including Luton. In short: automatic smoke ventilators at the head of stairwells and atria. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
Orangery-style extensions with lanterns are popular across the South East, and solar-control glass makes a big difference on south-facing gardens. In Luton, as anywhere, smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) are the usual choice for blocks of flats and commercial buildings with a smoke strategy.
We cover all of Luton and the LU1 district, and nearby Dunstable and Harpenden.
Specification options
- Glazed rooflight or louvred vent
- Electric (24 V) or pneumatic actuation
- Service and test plans
- Break-glass and smoke-detector triggers
- Control panel with battery backup
- Manual override at the fire service access level
- Also usable for day-to-day ventilation
Things we check at survey
- Whoever holds the building's fire-safety duties (the responsible person, the duty holder in Scotland or the appropriate person in Northern Ireland) must keep systems maintained and tested
- Smoke ventilation is designed to the building's fire strategy — we install to that design
Building control and safety duties in Luton
Smoke vents are life-safety equipment: in England the responsible person must keep them maintained under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. We supply manufacturer-certified units and arrange installation, commissioning and servicing through specialist smoke-control engineers.
For buildings other than dwellings, Approved Document L Volume 2 sets limiting U-values of 2.2 W/m²K for rooflights and 3.0 W/m²K for roof ventilators, including smoke vents. Fragile-roof safety and access are planned before work starts.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) prices in Luton
Guide prices for smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Luton are the same as anywhere we work — what changes the price is the job: access, structure, scaffold and finishing.
| Option | Guide price inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Large glazed AOV with actuators | £4,795 – £7,795 | £3,995 – £6,495 |
| Standard glazed AOV Typical | £3,595 – £4,795 | £2,995 – £3,995 |
| Replacement vent onto existing upstand | £2,995 – £3,595 | £2,495 – £2,995 |
How the job runs
- Tell us what you have. Send the LU1 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Luton: questions
Do you design the smoke strategy?
No — the strategy comes from the building's fire engineer or designer. We supply, install, commission and service to it.
Can a smoke vent be used for normal ventilation?
Many dual-purpose units also open for daily ventilation, closing automatically in rain.
Do smoke vents need a control panel?
Electric AOVs work with a control panel that links them to detectors, the fire alarm and override switches.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Luton?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
How do I book a survey in Luton?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
