Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) for Alnwick: the essentials
Our smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) service in Alnwick covers automatic smoke ventilators at the head of stairwells and atria. Every job starts with a survey of the opening, the roof covering and the room below, and a fixed written price.
Stone villages inland in the North East can have conservation areas where low-profile rooflights are preferred. In Alnwick, as anywhere, smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) are the usual choice for communal stairwells, corridors and atria.
Alnwick is around 34 km from Blyth, and we survey and fit throughout that part of Northumberland, including the NE66 district.
What you can choose
- Break-glass and smoke-detector triggers
- Control panel with battery backup
- Service and test plans
- Rain and wind sensors for daily vent use
- Electric (24 V) or pneumatic actuation
- Also usable for day-to-day ventilation
- Replacement of failed or obsolete units
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
- Replacing a vent with a non-equivalent product can affect the fire strategy
Rules and responsibilities in Alnwick
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. Fragile-roof safety and access are planned before work starts.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
What do smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) cost in Alnwick?
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
- Tell us what you have. Send the NE66 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Alnwick, measures and checks structure and access.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Alnwick: questions
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.
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.
How do I book a survey in Alnwick?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Do you fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Alnwick?
Yes. We survey and fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Alnwick and across Northumberland. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
