Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) for Thornaby-on-Tees: the essentials
For Thornaby-on-Tees 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.
Conservation areas and stone villages across Yorkshire often call for conservation rooflights in slate or stone-slate roofs. Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) suit blocks of flats and commercial buildings with a smoke strategy.
Thornaby-on-Tees sits about 4 km from Stockton-on-Tees and 6 km from Billingham, and we cover the whole TS17 postcode district and the roads in between.
Options we can specify in Thornaby-on-Tees
- Service and test plans
- Glazed rooflight or louvred vent
- Break-glass and smoke-detector triggers
- Rain and wind sensors for daily vent use
- Electric (24 V) or pneumatic actuation
- Opens automatically on alarm signal
- Glazed units bring daylight to stairwells
Before you order: points to check
- 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
- 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 Thornaby-on-Tees
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.
Guide prices for Thornaby-on-Tees
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Thornaby-on-Tees, scaffold, a hoist for heavy glass, or a new structural opening can move the figure, which is why we survey first.
| 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.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- 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 Thornaby-on-Tees: questions
Can a smoke vent be used for normal ventilation?
Many dual-purpose units also open for daily ventilation, closing automatically in rain.
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 you work alongside my builder in Thornaby-on-Tees?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Do you fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Thornaby-on-Tees?
Yes. We survey and fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Thornaby-on-Tees and across North Yorkshire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
