How we approach smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Cheadle Hulme
For Cheadle Hulme homes and buildings we offer smoke vent rooflights (AOVs): automatic smoke ventilators at the head of stairwells and atria. We measure first, specify to the opening and confirm any planning or building-control points before quoting.
Exposed hillside towns in the North West need flashing and seal details that cope with wind-driven rain. Think of smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) for blocks of flats and commercial buildings with a smoke strategy.
We work across Greater Manchester, including Cheadle Hulme, and in neighbouring towns such as Stockport and Hazel Grove. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Options we can specify in Cheadle Hulme
- Control panel with battery backup
- Break-glass and smoke-detector triggers
- Glazed rooflight or louvred vent
- Service and test plans
- Electric (24 V) or pneumatic actuation
- Manual override at the fire service access level
- Servicing and testing available
Things we check at survey
- 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 Cheadle Hulme
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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Guide prices for Cheadle Hulme
Guide prices for smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Cheadle Hulme are the same as anywhere we work — what changes the price is the job: access, structure, scaffold and finishing.
| 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
- 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 Cheadle Hulme
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 you design the smoke strategy?
No — the strategy comes from the building's fire engineer or designer. We supply, install, commission and service to it.
Can a smoke vent be used for normal ventilation?
Many dual-purpose units also open for daily ventilation, closing automatically in rain.
Do you fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Cheadle Hulme?
Yes. We survey and fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Cheadle Hulme and across Greater Manchester. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Cheadle Hulme?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
