Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in County Antrim: the essentials
Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in County Antrim means automatic smoke ventilators at the head of stairwells and atria. Every quote follows a survey of the roof and the room below.
Wind and rain off the Atlantic make upstand and flashing details important on Northern Irish roofs. Conservation areas and listed buildings in Northern Ireland are excluded from householder permitted development, so we check before quoting.
Towns in County Antrim
What you can choose
- Break-glass and smoke-detector triggers
- Control panel with battery backup
- Service and test plans
- Rain and wind sensors for daily vent use
- Electric (24 V) or pneumatic actuation
- Glazed units bring daylight to stairwells
- Also usable for day-to-day ventilation
Planning and building rules in Northern Ireland
Smoke vents are life-safety equipment: in Northern Ireland the appropriate person must keep them maintained under the Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010. We install to the building's fire strategy and the manufacturer's certification.
For non-domestic buildings in Northern Ireland, Technical Booklet F2 covers energy performance; we supply the manufacturer's data for building control. Fragile-roof safety and access are planned before work starts.
What do smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) cost in County Antrim?
Guide prices for smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in County Antrim 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 about the roof. Send the postcode, rough sizes and a photo or two through the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool.
- Free survey. For new installations a surveyor measures the opening, checks the roof build-up and talks through glass and options.
- Fixed written quote. You get the product, the work and the price in writing. Nothing is ordered or paid for until you agree.
- Fitting and handover. We fit, seal and make good, then hand over product data, warranties and any certificate paperwork.
Smoke vents in nearby areas
Common 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.
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.
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.
Do you fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) across County Antrim?
Yes. We survey and fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) across County Antrim, including Belfast, Lisburn, Newtownabbey.
