Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) for East Kilbride: the essentials
Thinking about smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in East Kilbride? The short answer: automatic smoke ventilators at the head of stairwells and atria. The longer answer depends on your roof, which is why we survey before we price.
Tenements and flats are common in Scottish towns and cities, where rooflights over stairwells and top-floor flats need the owners' and factor's agreement. Think of smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) for blocks of flats and commercial buildings with a smoke strategy.
East Kilbride is the main town we list in Lanarkshire; we also cover nearby Cambuslang and Rutherglen.
What you can choose
- Glazed rooflight or louvred vent
- Rain and wind sensors for daily vent use
- Control panel with battery backup
- Service and test plans
- Electric (24 V) or pneumatic actuation
- Manual override at the fire service access level
- Opens automatically on alarm signal
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 East Kilbride
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 install to the building's fire strategy and the manufacturer's certification.
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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) prices in East Kilbride
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 |
The process, step by step
- Tell us what you have. Send the G74 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- 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.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in East Kilbride: questions
How often should AOVs be tested?
Industry guidance recommends regular functional checks and at least annual servicing. Your fire risk assessment sets the regime.
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 design the smoke strategy?
No — the strategy comes from the building's fire engineer or designer. We supply, install, commission and service to it.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in East Kilbride?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Do you fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in East Kilbride?
Yes. We survey and fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in East Kilbride and across Lanarkshire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
