Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) for Blyth: the essentials
For Blyth 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.
North East terraces and colliery-town housing often have rear offshoots where a rooflight brightens a narrow kitchen. Typical uses for smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) include blocks of flats and commercial buildings with a smoke strategy.
Blyth is the main town we list in Northumberland; we also cover nearby Ashington and Cramlington.
Choices for your Blyth project
- Service and test plans
- Glazed rooflight or louvred vent
- Electric (24 V) or pneumatic actuation
- Break-glass and smoke-detector triggers
- Control panel with battery backup
- Opens automatically on alarm signal
- Servicing and testing available
Things we check at survey
- The product should be certified to BS EN 12101-2 as a natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilator
- Replacing a vent with a non-equivalent product can affect the fire strategy
Rules and responsibilities in Blyth
Smoke vents are life-safety equipment: in England the responsible person must keep them maintained under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. We install to the building's fire strategy and the manufacturer's certification.
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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) prices in Blyth
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 |
What happens next
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Blyth, measures and checks structure and access.
- 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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Common questions
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.
Can a smoke vent be used for normal ventilation?
Many dual-purpose units also open for daily ventilation, closing automatically in rain.
How do I book a survey in Blyth?
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 Blyth?
Yes. We survey and fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Blyth and across Northumberland. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
