How we approach smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Aldershot
We handle smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) across Hampshire, including Aldershot. In short: automatic smoke ventilators at the head of stairwells and atria. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
Larger gardens in much of the South East mean deeper rear extensions, and deeper rooms need light from above rather than only from the doors. Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) suit blocks of flats and commercial buildings with a smoke strategy.
Neighbouring towns include Farnham (5 km) and Farnborough (5 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
Choices for your Aldershot project
- Electric (24 V) or pneumatic actuation
- Break-glass and smoke-detector triggers
- Control panel with battery backup
- Service and test plans
- Glazed rooflight or louvred vent
- Replacement of failed or obsolete units
- Glazed units bring daylight to stairwells
What to check first
- Replacing a vent with a non-equivalent product can affect the fire strategy
- Smoke ventilation is designed to the building's fire strategy — we install to that design
Building control and safety duties in Aldershot
Smoke vents are life-safety equipment: in England the responsible person must keep them maintained under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. We supply manufacturer-certified units and arrange installation, commissioning and servicing through specialist smoke-control engineers.
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 Aldershot?
Guide prices for smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Aldershot 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 |
The process, step by step
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Aldershot address.
- 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.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
Neighbouring towns
Other services in Aldershot
Common questions
Can a smoke vent be used for normal ventilation?
Many dual-purpose units also open for daily ventilation, closing automatically in rain.
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.
Can you work alongside my builder in Aldershot?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Do you fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Aldershot?
Yes. We survey and fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Aldershot and across Hampshire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
