What do smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Camborne involve?
We handle smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) across Cornwall, including Camborne. 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.
Stone cottages, slate roofs and conservation areas are common in the South West, and conservation-profile rooflights keep the roofline quiet. In Camborne, as anywhere, smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) are the usual choice for blocks of flats and commercial buildings with a smoke strategy.
We work across Cornwall, including Camborne, and in neighbouring towns such as Redruth and Falmouth. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
What you can choose
- Break-glass and smoke-detector triggers
- Rain and wind sensors for daily vent use
- Glazed rooflight or louvred vent
- Service and test plans
- Control panel with battery backup
- Also usable for day-to-day ventilation
- Glazed units bring daylight to stairwells
What to check first
- The product should be certified to BS EN 12101-2 as a natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilator
- Smoke ventilation is designed to the building's fire strategy — we install to that design
Regulations for smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Camborne
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. Fragile-roof safety and access are planned before work starts.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) prices in Camborne
Guide prices for smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Camborne 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 TR14 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Camborne, measures and checks structure and access.
- 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.
Nearby towns
Other services in Camborne
Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Camborne: questions
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.
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 a smoke vent be used for normal ventilation?
Many dual-purpose units also open for daily ventilation, closing automatically in rain.
How do I book a survey in Camborne?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Do you fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Camborne?
Yes. We survey and fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Camborne and across Cornwall. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
