What do smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Limavady involve?
Thinking about smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Limavady? 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.
Bungalows are widespread in Northern Ireland, and sun tunnels or roof windows are an easy way to brighten internal hallways. Typical uses for smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) include communal stairwells, corridors and atria.
Neighbouring towns include Coleraine (20 km) and Derry/Londonderry (24 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
Choices for your Limavady project
- Service and test plans
- Break-glass and smoke-detector triggers
- Control panel with battery backup
- Glazed rooflight or louvred vent
- Electric (24 V) or pneumatic actuation
- Glazed units bring daylight to stairwells
- Replacement of failed or obsolete units
Before you order: points to check
- The product should be certified to BS EN 12101-2 as a natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilator
- 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
Rules and responsibilities in Limavady
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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
What do smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) cost in Limavady?
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Limavady, scaffold, a hoist for heavy glass, or a new structural opening can move the figure, which is why we survey first.
| 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.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Questions about smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Limavady
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.
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 fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Limavady?
Yes. We survey and fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Limavady and across County Londonderry. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Can you work alongside my builder in Limavady?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
