What do smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Stroud involve?
Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Stroud means automatic smoke ventilators at the head of stairwells and atria. We cover the GL5 district and the rest of Gloucestershire, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Barn and chapel conversions in the South West often need bespoke or shaped rooflights to suit the original structure. Typical uses for smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) include communal stairwells, corridors and atria.
From Stroud to Gloucester, Cirencester and Cheltenham, the same survey-first process applies: measure, specify, fix the price, then fit.
Choices for your Stroud project
- Glazed rooflight or louvred vent
- Electric (24 V) or pneumatic actuation
- Service and test plans
- Break-glass and smoke-detector triggers
- Rain and wind sensors for daily vent use
- Replacement of failed or obsolete units
- Manual override at the fire service access level
Things we check at survey
- Replacing a vent with a non-equivalent product can affect the fire strategy
- The product should be certified to BS EN 12101-2 as a natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilator
Building control and safety duties in Stroud
Smoke vents are life-safety equipment: in England the responsible person must keep them maintained under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. We supply manufacturer-certified units and arrange installation, commissioning and servicing through specialist smoke-control engineers.
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 Stroud
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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Tell us what you have. Send the GL5 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Stroud: 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.
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 I need to be at home for the survey in Stroud?
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 Stroud?
Yes. We survey and fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Stroud and across Gloucestershire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
