How we approach smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Market Drayton
Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Market Drayton means automatic smoke ventilators at the head of stairwells and atria. We cover the TF9 district and the rest of Shropshire, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Industrial and commercial units around Midlands towns often still have their original rooflight sheets, which are due for replacement. Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) suit blocks of flats and commercial buildings with a smoke strategy.
We work across Shropshire, including Market Drayton, and in neighbouring towns such as Whitchurch and Newcastle-under-Lyme. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Choices for your Market Drayton project
- Break-glass and smoke-detector triggers
- Service and test plans
- Control panel with battery backup
- Rain and wind sensors for daily vent use
- Electric (24 V) or pneumatic actuation
- Replacement of failed or obsolete units
- Servicing and testing available
Before you order: points to check
- Replacing a vent with a non-equivalent product can affect the fire strategy
- The product should be certified to BS EN 12101-2 as a natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilator
Building control and safety duties in Market Drayton
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. 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 Market Drayton
Guide prices for smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Market Drayton 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
- Tell us what you have. Send the TF9 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- 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.
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Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Market Drayton: questions
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 smoke vents need a control panel?
Electric AOVs work with a control panel that links them to detectors, the fire alarm and override switches.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Market Drayton?
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 Market Drayton?
Yes. We survey and fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Market Drayton and across Shropshire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
