Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Heywood: what is involved?
Thinking about smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Heywood? 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.
The North West gets more rain than most of England, so upstand height, membrane detailing and rain sensors on opening units are not optional extras. Think of smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) for blocks of flats and commercial buildings with a smoke strategy.
Heywood sits about 5 km from Rochdale and 5 km from Bury, and we cover the whole OL10 postcode district and the roads in between.
Options we can specify in Heywood
- Break-glass and smoke-detector triggers
- Service and test plans
- Electric (24 V) or pneumatic actuation
- Glazed rooflight or louvred vent
- Rain and wind sensors for daily vent use
- Opens automatically on alarm signal
- 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
- Replacing a vent with a non-equivalent product can affect the fire strategy
Regulations for smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Heywood
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.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) prices in Heywood
Guide prices for smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Heywood 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 |
What happens next
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Heywood address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Heywood, measures and checks structure and access.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Heywood: questions
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.
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.
Can you work alongside my builder in Heywood?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
How do I book a survey in Heywood?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
