Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) for Cambuslang: the essentials
For Cambuslang 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.
Scottish weather is hard on roofs, so we specify rooflights and roof windows with exposure in mind and fit upstands with generous heights. Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) suit communal stairwells, corridors and atria.
We work across Lanarkshire, including Cambuslang, and in neighbouring towns such as Rutherglen and East Kilbride. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Options we can specify in Cambuslang
- Rain and wind sensors for daily vent use
- Control panel with battery backup
- Service and test plans
- Electric (24 V) or pneumatic actuation
- Break-glass and smoke-detector triggers
- Glazed units bring daylight to stairwells
- Also usable for day-to-day ventilation
Things we check at survey
- 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
Regulations for smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Cambuslang
Smoke vents are life-safety equipment: in Scotland the duty holder must keep them maintained under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006. We supply manufacturer-certified units and arrange installation, commissioning and servicing through specialist smoke-control engineers.
For non-domestic buildings in Scotland, the non-domestic Technical Handbook (section 6) sets the energy standards for rooflights; we supply the manufacturer's data for the building warrant. Fire classification of rooflight materials near boundaries is checked at specification.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Guide prices for Cambuslang
Guide prices for smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Cambuslang 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- 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.
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Common questions
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.
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 I need to be at home for the survey in Cambuslang?
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 Cambuslang?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
