Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) for Newbury: the essentials
Thinking about smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Newbury? The short answer: automatic smoke ventilators at the head of stairwells and atria. The longer answer depends on your roof, which is why we survey before we price.
Orangery-style extensions with lanterns are popular across the South East, and solar-control glass makes a big difference on south-facing gardens. Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) suit blocks of flats and commercial buildings with a smoke strategy.
Newbury is around 25 km from Reading, and we survey and fit throughout that part of Berkshire, including the RG14 district.
Choices for your Newbury project
- Service and test plans
- Break-glass and smoke-detector triggers
- Glazed rooflight or louvred vent
- Control panel with battery backup
- Electric (24 V) or pneumatic actuation
- Replacement of failed or obsolete units
- Glazed units bring daylight to stairwells
Things we check at survey
- Smoke ventilation is designed to the building's fire strategy — we install to that design
- 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
Building control and safety duties in Newbury
Smoke vents are life-safety equipment: in England the responsible person must keep them maintained under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. We install to the building's fire strategy and the manufacturer's certification.
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. Fire classification of rooflight materials near boundaries is checked at specification.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) prices in Newbury
Guide prices for smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Newbury 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Newbury: questions
How often should AOVs be tested?
Industry guidance recommends regular functional checks and at least annual servicing. Your fire risk assessment sets the regime.
Can you replace an old smoke vent?
Yes, with an equivalent certified unit that matches the original design area and performance, so the fire strategy is not compromised.
Who is responsible for maintaining smoke vents?
The responsible person (or duty holder in Scotland, appropriate person in Northern Ireland) for the building must keep fire safety systems maintained. We can arrange servicing and keep records.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Newbury?
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 Newbury?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
