What do smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Newport, Isle of Wight involve?
For Newport, Isle of Wight 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.
Orangery-style extensions with lanterns are popular across the South East, and solar-control glass makes a big difference on south-facing gardens. Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) suit communal stairwells, corridors and atria.
Newport, Isle of Wight is the main town we list in the Isle of Wight; we also cover nearby Cowes and Ryde.
Specification options
- Service and test plans
- Break-glass and smoke-detector triggers
- Rain and wind sensors for daily vent use
- Glazed rooflight or louvred vent
- Electric (24 V) or pneumatic actuation
- Replacement of failed or obsolete units
- Opens automatically on alarm signal
Before you order: points to check
- Replacing a vent with a non-equivalent product can affect the fire strategy
- 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
Regulations for smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Newport, Isle of Wight
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. Fragile-roof safety and access are planned before work starts.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) prices in Newport, Isle of Wight
Guide prices for smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Newport, Isle of Wight 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 |
What happens next
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Newport, Isle of Wight address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Newport, Isle of Wight, measures and checks structure and access.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Common questions
Can a smoke vent be used for normal ventilation?
Many dual-purpose units also open for daily ventilation, closing automatically in rain.
How often should AOVs be tested?
Industry guidance recommends regular functional checks and at least annual servicing. Your fire risk assessment sets the regime.
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.
Do you fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Newport, Isle of Wight?
Yes. We survey and fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Newport, Isle of Wight and across the Isle of Wight. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Can you work alongside my builder in Newport, Isle of Wight?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
