Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) for Pimlico: the essentials
Our smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) service in Pimlico 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.
Mansard and loft conversions are common across London, and roof windows are often set out alongside dormers on the rear slope. Typical uses for smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) include blocks of flats and commercial buildings with a smoke strategy.
Neighbouring towns include Battersea (2 km) and Chelsea (2 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
Options we can specify in Pimlico
- Rain and wind sensors for daily vent use
- Electric (24 V) or pneumatic actuation
- Control panel with battery backup
- Service and test plans
- Break-glass and smoke-detector triggers
- Opens automatically on alarm signal
- Servicing and testing available
Things we check at survey
- 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
- Replacing a vent with a non-equivalent product can affect the fire strategy
Building control and safety duties in Pimlico
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.
What do smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) cost in Pimlico?
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Pimlico, 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.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- 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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Questions about smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Pimlico
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.
Can a smoke vent be used for normal ventilation?
Many dual-purpose units also open for daily ventilation, closing automatically in rain.
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 I need to be at home for the survey in Pimlico?
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 Pimlico?
Yes. We survey and fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Pimlico and across Greater London. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
