Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Battersea: what is involved?
Thinking about smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Battersea? The short answer: automatic smoke ventilators at the head of stairwells and atria. The longer answer depends on your roof, which is why we survey before we price.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces with narrow side returns are typical of much of London, and a glass roof or long flat rooflight is the usual way to keep the back rooms bright once the return is built over. Typical uses for smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) include communal stairwells, corridors and atria.
We work across Greater London, including Battersea, and in neighbouring towns such as Wandsworth and Chelsea. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
What you can choose
- Control panel with battery backup
- Service and test plans
- Rain and wind sensors for daily vent use
- Break-glass and smoke-detector triggers
- Electric (24 V) or pneumatic actuation
- Opens automatically on alarm signal
- 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
Building control and safety duties in Battersea
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 Battersea
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Battersea, 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 |
What happens next
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Battersea address.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Battersea: questions
Can a smoke vent be used for normal ventilation?
Many dual-purpose units also open for daily ventilation, closing automatically in rain.
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 you fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Battersea?
Yes. We survey and fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Battersea and across Greater London. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
How do I book a survey in Battersea?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
