Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Mangotsfield: what is involved?
Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Mangotsfield means automatic smoke ventilators at the head of stairwells and atria. We cover the BS16 district and the rest of Gloucestershire, 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. Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) suit communal stairwells, corridors and atria.
Neighbouring towns include Fishponds (2 km) and Kingswood (4 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
Specification options
- Rain and wind sensors for daily vent use
- Electric (24 V) or pneumatic actuation
- Glazed rooflight or louvred vent
- Break-glass and smoke-detector triggers
- Service and test plans
- Manual override at the fire service access level
- Replacement of failed or obsolete units
What to check first
- The product should be certified to BS EN 12101-2 as a natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilator
- Smoke ventilation is designed to the building's fire strategy — we install to that design
Building control and safety duties in Mangotsfield
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 Mangotsfield
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Mangotsfield, 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
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Mangotsfield address.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- 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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Questions about smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Mangotsfield
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.
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.
Can you work alongside my builder in Mangotsfield?
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 Mangotsfield?
Yes. We survey and fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Mangotsfield and across Gloucestershire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
