Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) for Cheltenham: the essentials
We handle smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) across Gloucestershire, including Cheltenham. In short: automatic smoke ventilators at the head of stairwells and atria. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
Many South West towns mix Georgian and Victorian terraces with modern estates, so the right product differs street by street. Think of smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) for blocks of flats and commercial buildings with a smoke strategy.
Cheltenham is around 12 km from Gloucester, and we survey and fit throughout that part of Gloucestershire, including the GL50 district.
Specification options
- Break-glass and smoke-detector triggers
- Glazed rooflight or louvred vent
- Electric (24 V) or pneumatic actuation
- Control panel with battery backup
- Service and test plans
- Replacement of failed or obsolete units
- Manual override at the fire service access level
Things we check at survey
- Smoke ventilation is designed to the building's fire strategy — we install to that design
- The product should be certified to BS EN 12101-2 as a natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilator
Regulations for smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Cheltenham
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. Fragile-roof safety and access are planned before work starts.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
What do smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) cost in Cheltenham?
The ranges below are typical for straightforward jobs; your fixed price follows a survey of your roof.
| 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.
- 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 Cheltenham
Other services in Cheltenham
Common 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.
How do I book a survey in Cheltenham?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Cheltenham?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
