Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) for Falmouth: the essentials
Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Falmouth means automatic smoke ventilators at the head of stairwells and atria. We cover the TR11 district and the rest of Cornwall, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Many South West towns mix Georgian and Victorian terraces with modern estates, so the right product differs street by street. Typical uses for smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) include communal stairwells, corridors and atria.
From Falmouth to Truro, Redruth and Camborne, the same survey-first process applies: measure, specify, fix the price, then fit.
Choices for your Falmouth project
- Break-glass and smoke-detector triggers
- Rain and wind sensors for daily vent use
- Electric (24 V) or pneumatic actuation
- Control panel with battery backup
- Service and test plans
- Glazed units bring daylight to stairwells
- Servicing and testing available
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
Regulations for smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Falmouth
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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Guide prices for Falmouth
Guide prices for smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Falmouth 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
- 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.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Falmouth: questions
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 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.
How do I book a survey in Falmouth?
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 Falmouth?
Yes. We survey and fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Falmouth and across Cornwall. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
