Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Melton Mowbray: what is involved?
Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Melton Mowbray means automatic smoke ventilators at the head of stairwells and atria. We cover the LE13 district and the rest of Leicestershire, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Industrial and commercial units around Midlands towns often still have their original rooflight sheets, which are due for replacement. Typical uses for smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) include communal stairwells, corridors and atria.
We work across Leicestershire, including Melton Mowbray, and in neighbouring towns such as Oakham and Loughborough. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Options we can specify in Melton Mowbray
- Rain and wind sensors for daily vent use
- Break-glass and smoke-detector triggers
- Control panel with battery backup
- Glazed rooflight or louvred vent
- Service and test plans
- Opens automatically on alarm signal
- Replacement of failed or obsolete units
What to check first
- Replacing a vent with a non-equivalent product can affect the fire strategy
- 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
Building control and safety duties in Melton Mowbray
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. Fire classification of rooflight materials near boundaries is checked at specification.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
What do smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) cost in Melton Mowbray?
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Melton Mowbray, as elsewhere, making good inside and access equipment are the main variables.
| 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
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Melton Mowbray, measures and checks structure and access.
- 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
Can a smoke vent be used for normal ventilation?
Many dual-purpose units also open for daily ventilation, closing automatically in rain.
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 fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Melton Mowbray?
Yes. We survey and fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Melton Mowbray and across Leicestershire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
How do I book a survey in Melton Mowbray?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
