What do smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Chatham involve?
We handle smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) across Kent, including Chatham. 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.
Orangery-style extensions with lanterns are popular across the South East, and solar-control glass makes a big difference on south-facing gardens. Think of smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) for communal stairwells, corridors and atria.
Neighbouring towns include Gillingham (2 km) and Rochester (2 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
Specification options
- Electric (24 V) or pneumatic actuation
- Service and test plans
- Control panel with battery backup
- Glazed rooflight or louvred vent
- Rain and wind sensors for daily vent use
- Opens automatically on alarm signal
- Glazed units bring daylight to stairwells
Things we check at survey
- Smoke ventilation is designed to the building's fire strategy — we install to that design
- Replacing a vent with a non-equivalent product can affect the fire strategy
Rules and responsibilities in Chatham
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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
What do smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) cost in Chatham?
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Chatham, 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
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Chatham, 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.
Neighbouring towns
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Common questions
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 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 you fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Chatham?
Yes. We survey and fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Chatham and across Kent. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Chatham?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
