Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) for Henley-on-Thames: the essentials
Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Henley-on-Thames means automatic smoke ventilators at the head of stairwells and atria. We cover the RG9 district and the rest of Oxfordshire, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Across the South East, single-storey kitchen extensions on 1930s semis and post-war detached houses are where most flat rooflights and lanterns go. Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) suit communal stairwells, corridors and atria.
We work across Oxfordshire, including Henley-on-Thames, and in neighbouring towns such as Reading and Earley. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Options we can specify in Henley-on-Thames
- Service and test plans
- Control panel with battery backup
- Electric (24 V) or pneumatic actuation
- Rain and wind sensors for daily vent use
- Glazed rooflight or louvred vent
- Manual override at the fire service access level
- Servicing and testing available
Things we check at survey
- Replacing a vent with a non-equivalent product can affect the fire strategy
- 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
Rules and responsibilities in Henley-on-Thames
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. Fragile-roof safety and access are planned before work starts.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
What do smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) cost in Henley-on-Thames?
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Henley-on-Thames, 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 |
The process, step by step
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Henley-on-Thames address.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Common questions
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 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 fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Henley-on-Thames?
Yes. We survey and fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Henley-on-Thames and across Oxfordshire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
How do I book a survey in Henley-on-Thames?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
