Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) for Peterborough: the essentials
Thinking about smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Peterborough? 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.
Coastal towns in the East of England see salty air, so we specify frame finishes and fixings with exposure in mind. Typical uses for smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) include blocks of flats and commercial buildings with a smoke strategy.
Peterborough is the main town we list in Cambridgeshire; we also cover nearby Stamford and Oundle.
What you can choose
- Break-glass and smoke-detector triggers
- Rain and wind sensors for daily vent use
- Control panel with battery backup
- Service and test plans
- Electric (24 V) or pneumatic actuation
- Manual override at the fire service access level
- Replacement of failed or obsolete units
What to check first
- Smoke ventilation is designed to the building's fire strategy — we install to that design
- The product should be certified to BS EN 12101-2 as a natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilator
Rules and responsibilities in Peterborough
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.
What do smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) cost in Peterborough?
Guide prices for smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Peterborough 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 |
The process, step by step
- 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.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Peterborough: questions
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.
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.
Can you work alongside my builder in Peterborough?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Peterborough?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
