How we approach smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Lincoln
Thinking about smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Lincoln? 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.
Bungalows are common across parts of the Midlands, and sun tunnels or roof windows are a quick way to brighten internal hallways. Typical uses for smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) include communal stairwells, corridors and atria.
We cover all of Lincoln and the LN2 district, and nearby Gainsborough and Newark-on-Trent.
Specification options
- Rain and wind sensors for daily vent use
- Glazed rooflight or louvred vent
- Electric (24 V) or pneumatic actuation
- Break-glass and smoke-detector triggers
- Service and test plans
- Glazed units bring daylight to stairwells
- Servicing and testing available
Things we check at survey
- Replacing a vent with a non-equivalent product can affect the fire strategy
- The product should be certified to BS EN 12101-2 as a natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilator
Regulations for smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Lincoln
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.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
What do smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) cost in Lincoln?
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Lincoln, 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 |
What happens next
- Tell us what you have. Send the LN2 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- 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 Lincoln: 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.
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 Lincoln?
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 Lincoln?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
