How we approach smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Galashiels
Thinking about smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Galashiels? The short answer: automatic smoke ventilators at the head of stairwells and atria. The longer answer depends on your roof, which is why we survey before we price.
Short winter days in Scotland make every square metre of overhead glass count, so rooflight sizing matters. Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) suit communal stairwells, corridors and atria.
We cover all of Galashiels and the TD1 district, and nearby Selkirk and Hawick.
Choices for your Galashiels project
- Control panel with battery backup
- Electric (24 V) or pneumatic actuation
- Break-glass and smoke-detector triggers
- Glazed rooflight or louvred vent
- Service and test plans
- Also usable for day-to-day ventilation
- Replacement of failed or obsolete units
Things we check at survey
- Smoke ventilation is designed to the building's fire strategy — we install to that design
- The product should be certified to BS EN 12101-2 as a natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilator
Regulations for smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Galashiels
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 install to the building's fire strategy and the manufacturer's certification.
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. Fire classification of rooflight materials near boundaries is checked at specification.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Guide prices for Galashiels
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Galashiels, 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 |
The process, step by step
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Galashiels address.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- 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.
Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) near Galashiels
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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.
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.
Can you work alongside my builder in Galashiels?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
How do I book a survey in Galashiels?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
