Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) for Hinckley: the essentials
Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Hinckley means automatic smoke ventilators at the head of stairwells and atria. We cover the LE10 district and the rest of Leicestershire, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Many Midlands semis have had a single-storey rear extension added, and a larger flat rooflight or lantern is often the change that makes it feel finished. Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) suit blocks of flats and commercial buildings with a smoke strategy.
Hinckley sits about 6 km from Nuneaton and 9 km from Bedworth, and we cover the whole LE10 postcode district and the roads in between.
Choices for your Hinckley project
- Break-glass and smoke-detector triggers
- Service and test plans
- Rain and wind sensors for daily vent use
- Control panel with battery backup
- Glazed rooflight or louvred vent
- Also usable for day-to-day ventilation
- Glazed units bring daylight to stairwells
What to check first
- Replacing a vent with a non-equivalent product can affect the fire strategy
- Smoke ventilation is designed to the building's fire strategy — we install to that design
Building control and safety duties in Hinckley
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.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
What do smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) cost in Hinckley?
Guide prices for smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Hinckley 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 |
What happens next
- Tell us what you have. Send the LE10 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- 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 Hinckley
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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 a smoke vent be used for normal ventilation?
Many dual-purpose units also open for daily ventilation, closing automatically in rain.
Do you fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Hinckley?
Yes. We survey and fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Hinckley and across Leicestershire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Hinckley?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
