Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Ashington: what is involved?
We handle smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) across Northumberland, including Ashington. In short: automatic smoke ventilators at the head of stairwells and atria. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
Older flat-roofed extensions in the North East are often due a new roof covering — the right time to upgrade the rooflight too. Think of smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) for communal stairwells, corridors and atria.
We work across Northumberland, including Ashington, and in neighbouring towns such as Blyth and Morpeth. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Specification options
- Glazed rooflight or louvred vent
- Electric (24 V) or pneumatic actuation
- Rain and wind sensors for daily vent use
- Control panel with battery backup
- Service and test plans
- Also usable for day-to-day ventilation
- Servicing and testing available
Things we check at survey
- 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
Building control and safety duties in Ashington
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.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) prices in Ashington
Guide prices for smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Ashington 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
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Ashington address.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Fixed quote. Product, work and price in writing — nothing is ordered until you agree.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Questions about smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Ashington
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 often should AOVs be tested?
Industry guidance recommends regular functional checks and at least annual servicing. Your fire risk assessment sets the regime.
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 I need to be at home for the survey in Ashington?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Do you fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Ashington?
Yes. We survey and fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Ashington and across Northumberland. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
