Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) for Lytham St Annes: the essentials
For Lytham St Annes 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.
Converted mills and warehouses in the North West often have large rooflights or glass roofs that need specialist replacement. In Lytham St Annes, as anywhere, smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) are the usual choice for communal stairwells, corridors and atria.
We work across Lancashire, including Lytham St Annes, and in neighbouring towns such as Blackpool and Southport. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Specification options
- Electric (24 V) or pneumatic actuation
- Glazed rooflight or louvred vent
- Service and test plans
- Rain and wind sensors for daily vent use
- Control panel with battery backup
- Opens automatically on alarm signal
- Glazed units bring daylight to stairwells
Before you order: points to check
- Smoke ventilation is designed to the building's fire strategy — we install to that design
- The product should be certified to BS EN 12101-2 as a natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilator
Building control and safety duties in Lytham St Annes
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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Guide prices for Lytham St Annes
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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Lytham St Annes, measures and checks structure and access.
- 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.
Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) near Lytham St Annes
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Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Lytham St Annes: questions
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.
Can a smoke vent be used for normal ventilation?
Many dual-purpose units also open for daily ventilation, closing automatically in rain.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Lytham St Annes?
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 Lytham St Annes?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
