What do smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) involve?
Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Gwent means automatic smoke ventilators at the head of stairwells and atria. Every quote follows a survey of the roof and the room below.
Chapels, barns and farm buildings converted across Wales often need bespoke or conservation-style glass. Wales sees a lot of wind-driven rain, particularly in the west, so upstand height and flashing laps matter more than anywhere.
Towns in Gwent
Options we can specify
- Glazed rooflight or louvred vent
- Rain and wind sensors for daily vent use
- Break-glass and smoke-detector triggers
- Electric (24 V) or pneumatic actuation
- Service and test plans
- Also usable for day-to-day ventilation
- Manual override at the fire service access level
Planning and building rules in Wales
Smoke vents are life-safety equipment: in Wales the responsible person must keep them maintained under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (as it applies in Wales). We install to the building's fire strategy and the manufacturer's certification.
For non-domestic buildings in Wales, Approved Document L sets limiting U-values for rooflights and roof ventilators; we supply the manufacturer's data for the building control submission. Fire classification of rooflight materials near boundaries is checked at specification.
Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) prices in Gwent
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Gwent, 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 |
How the job runs
- Tell us about the roof. Send the postcode, rough sizes and a photo or two through the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool.
- Free survey. For new installations a surveyor measures the opening, checks the roof build-up and talks through glass and options.
- Fixed written quote. You get the product, the work and the price in writing. Nothing is ordered or paid for until you agree.
- Fitting and handover. We fit, seal and make good, then hand over product data, warranties and any certificate paperwork.
Smoke vents in nearby areas
Common 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.
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 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) across Gwent?
Yes. We survey and fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) across Gwent, including Newport, Gwent, Cwmbran, Pontypool.
