How we approach smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Coalville
Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Coalville means automatic smoke ventilators at the head of stairwells and atria. We cover the LE67 district and the rest of Leicestershire, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Midlands housing is a mix of Victorian terraces, inter-war semis and newer estates, and rear kitchen extensions with flat rooflights are a common upgrade. Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) suit communal stairwells, corridors and atria.
We work across Leicestershire, including Coalville, and in neighbouring towns such as Loughborough and Swadlincote. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Options we can specify in Coalville
- Glazed rooflight or louvred vent
- Rain and wind sensors for daily vent use
- Control panel with battery backup
- Electric (24 V) or pneumatic actuation
- Service and test plans
- Manual override at the fire service access level
- Glazed units bring daylight to stairwells
What to check first
- 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
Rules and responsibilities in Coalville
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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) prices in Coalville
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 |
How the job runs
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Coalville address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Coalville, measures and checks structure and access.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) near Coalville
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Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Coalville: questions
Can a smoke vent be used for normal ventilation?
Many dual-purpose units also open for daily ventilation, closing automatically in rain.
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 you work alongside my builder in Coalville?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Coalville?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
