How we approach smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Eastbourne
Our smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) service in Eastbourne covers automatic smoke ventilators at the head of stairwells and atria. Every job starts with a survey of the opening, the roof covering and the room below, and a fixed written price.
Larger gardens in much of the South East mean deeper rear extensions, and deeper rooms need light from above rather than only from the doors. In Eastbourne, as anywhere, smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) are the usual choice for communal stairwells, corridors and atria.
Eastbourne sits about 11 km from Hailsham and 13 km from Seaford, and we cover the whole BN21 postcode district and the roads in between.
What you can choose
- Break-glass and smoke-detector triggers
- Control panel with battery backup
- Electric (24 V) or pneumatic actuation
- Rain and wind sensors for daily vent use
- Glazed rooflight or louvred vent
- Replacement of failed or obsolete units
- Also usable for day-to-day ventilation
What to check first
- 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
- The product should be certified to BS EN 12101-2 as a natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilator
Building control and safety duties in Eastbourne
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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Guide prices for Eastbourne
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Eastbourne, 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 |
The process, step by step
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Eastbourne, measures and checks structure and access.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Eastbourne: 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.
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.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Eastbourne?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Do you fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Eastbourne?
Yes. We survey and fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Eastbourne and across East Sussex. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
