How we approach smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Shrewsbury
Our smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) service in Shrewsbury covers automatic smoke ventilators at the head of stairwells and atria. Every job starts with a survey of the opening, the roof covering and the room below, and a fixed written price.
Bungalows are common across parts of the Midlands, and sun tunnels or roof windows are a quick way to brighten internal hallways. Think of smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) for blocks of flats and commercial buildings with a smoke strategy.
Shrewsbury sits about 16 km from Wellington and 21 km from Telford, and we cover the whole SY1 postcode district and the roads in between.
Options we can specify in Shrewsbury
- Control panel with battery backup
- Break-glass and smoke-detector triggers
- 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
- Replacement of failed or obsolete units
Things we check at survey
- 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
- Replacing a vent with a non-equivalent product can affect the fire strategy
Rules and responsibilities in Shrewsbury
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.
Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) prices in Shrewsbury
Guide prices for smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Shrewsbury 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 SY1 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.
Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) near Shrewsbury
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Common questions
Can a smoke vent be used for normal ventilation?
Many dual-purpose units also open for daily ventilation, closing automatically in rain.
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.
How do I book a survey in Shrewsbury?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Shrewsbury?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
