Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Farnborough: what is involved?
Thinking about smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Farnborough? 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.
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. In Farnborough, as anywhere, smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) are the usual choice for communal stairwells, corridors and atria.
We work across Hampshire, including Farnborough, and in neighbouring towns such as Camberley and Aldershot. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Options we can specify in Farnborough
- Service and test plans
- Electric (24 V) or pneumatic actuation
- Control panel with battery backup
- Break-glass and smoke-detector triggers
- Rain and wind sensors for daily vent use
- Opens automatically on alarm signal
- Replacement of failed or obsolete units
Before you order: points to check
- 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
- Smoke ventilation is designed to the building's fire strategy — we install to that design
Building control and safety duties in Farnborough
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. Fragile-roof safety and access are planned before work starts.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Guide prices for Farnborough
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Farnborough, 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 what you have. Send the GU11 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Farnborough, measures and checks structure and access.
- 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.
Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) near Farnborough
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Common questions
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 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.
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 do I book a survey in Farnborough?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Do you fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Farnborough?
Yes. We survey and fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Farnborough and across Hampshire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
