Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) for Yateley: the essentials
Our smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) service in Yateley covers automatic smoke ventilators at the head of stairwells and atria. Every job starts with a survey of the opening, the roof covering and the room below, and a fixed written price.
Many South East homes have been extended more than once, and an old dome over an earlier extension is often due for replacement. In Yateley, as anywhere, smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) are the usual choice for communal stairwells, corridors and atria.
Neighbouring towns include Sandhurst (3 km) and Crowthorne (4 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
Options we can specify in Yateley
- Glazed rooflight or louvred vent
- Break-glass and smoke-detector triggers
- Service and test plans
- Control panel with battery backup
- Rain and wind sensors for daily vent use
- Servicing and testing available
- Manual override at the fire service access level
Before you order: points to check
- Replacing a vent with a non-equivalent product can affect the fire strategy
- The product should be certified to BS EN 12101-2 as a natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilator
Regulations for smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Yateley
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. Fire classification of rooflight materials near boundaries is checked at specification.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
What do smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) cost in Yateley?
The ranges below are typical for straightforward jobs; your fixed price follows a survey of your roof.
| 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
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Yateley, measures and checks structure and access.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
Neighbouring towns
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Questions about smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Yateley
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.
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.
Can you work alongside my builder in Yateley?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Yateley?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
