Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Perth and Kinross: the essentials
Across Perth and Kinross, our smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) work covers automatic smoke ventilators at the head of stairwells and atria. Survey first, fixed price second, fitting third.
Stone villas, cottages and conservation areas across Scotland often call for conservation rooflights in slate roofs. Tenements and flats are common in Scottish towns and cities, where rooflights over stairwells and top-floor flats need the owners' and factor's agreement.
Towns in Perth and Kinross
Options we can specify
- Control panel with battery backup
- Glazed rooflight or louvred vent
- Rain and wind sensors for daily vent use
- Electric (24 V) or pneumatic actuation
- Break-glass and smoke-detector triggers
- Servicing and testing available
- Opens automatically on alarm signal
Planning and building rules in Scotland
Smoke vents are life-safety equipment: in Scotland the duty holder must keep them maintained under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006. We supply manufacturer-certified units and arrange installation, commissioning and servicing through specialist smoke-control engineers.
For non-domestic buildings in Scotland, the non-domestic Technical Handbook (section 6) sets the energy standards for rooflights; we supply the manufacturer's data for the building warrant. Fragile-roof safety and access are planned before work starts.
What do smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) cost in Perth and Kinross?
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Perth and Kinross, as elsewhere, making good inside and access equipment are the main variables.
| 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 about the roof. Send the postcode, rough sizes and a photo or two through the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool.
- Free survey. For new installations a surveyor measures the opening, checks the roof build-up and talks through glass and options.
- Fixed written quote. You get the product, the work and the price in writing. Nothing is ordered or paid for until you agree.
- Fitting and handover. We fit, seal and make good, then hand over product data, warranties and any certificate paperwork.
Smoke vents in nearby areas
Common questions
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.
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.
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 I need to be at home for the survey in Perth and Kinross?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
