Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Exeter: what is involved?
Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Exeter means automatic smoke ventilators at the head of stairwells and atria. We cover the EX1 district and the rest of Devon, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Stone cottages, slate roofs and conservation areas are common in the South West, and conservation-profile rooflights keep the roofline quiet. Think of smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) for communal stairwells, corridors and atria.
Neighbouring towns include Exmouth (15 km) and Tiverton (20 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
Specification options
- Break-glass and smoke-detector triggers
- Control panel with battery backup
- Service and test plans
- Glazed rooflight or louvred vent
- Electric (24 V) or pneumatic actuation
- Also usable for day-to-day ventilation
- 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 Exeter
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. Fire classification of rooflight materials near boundaries is checked at specification.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) prices in Exeter
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Exeter, as elsewhere, making good inside and access equipment are the main variables.
| 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Exeter address.
- 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.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) near Exeter
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Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Exeter: 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.
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 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 do I book a survey in Exeter?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Can you work alongside my builder in Exeter?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
