Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) for Brighton: the essentials
Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Brighton means automatic smoke ventilators at the head of stairwells and atria. We cover the BN1 district and the rest of East Sussex, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Many South East homes have been extended more than once, and an old dome over an earlier extension is often due for replacement. Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) suit communal stairwells, corridors and atria.
We cover all of Brighton and the BN1 district, and nearby Hove and Portslade.
Choices for your Brighton project
- Service and test plans
- Glazed rooflight or louvred vent
- Control panel with battery backup
- Rain and wind sensors for daily vent use
- Break-glass and smoke-detector triggers
- Replacement of failed or obsolete units
- Glazed units bring daylight to stairwells
What to check first
- Smoke ventilation is designed to the building's fire strategy — we install to that design
- 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 Brighton
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.
Guide prices for Brighton
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Brighton, 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 |
The process, step by step
- Tell us what you have. Send the BN1 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Brighton, measures and checks structure and access.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Brighton: 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.
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 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 work alongside my builder in Brighton?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Do you fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Brighton?
Yes. We survey and fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Brighton and across East Sussex. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
