What do smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Ledbury involve?
For Ledbury homes and buildings we offer smoke vent rooflights (AOVs): automatic smoke ventilators at the head of stairwells and atria. We measure first, specify to the opening and confirm any planning or building-control points before quoting.
Industrial and commercial units around Midlands towns often still have their original rooflight sheets, which are due for replacement. Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) suit blocks of flats and commercial buildings with a smoke strategy.
We work across Herefordshire, including Ledbury, and in neighbouring towns such as Great Malvern and Ross-on-Wye. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Options we can specify in Ledbury
- Electric (24 V) or pneumatic actuation
- Control panel with battery backup
- Rain and wind sensors for daily vent use
- Service and test plans
- Glazed rooflight or louvred vent
- Glazed units bring daylight to stairwells
- 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
Rules and responsibilities in Ledbury
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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Guide prices for Ledbury
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Ledbury, as elsewhere, making good inside and access equipment are the main variables.
| 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Tell us what you have. Send the HR8 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
Nearby towns
More we do in Ledbury
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 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.
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.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Ledbury?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
How do I book a survey in Ledbury?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
