Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) for Epsom: the essentials
Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Epsom means automatic smoke ventilators at the head of stairwells and atria. We cover the KT17 district and the rest of Surrey, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Period cottages and conservation-area streets are common in the South East, so slim conservation rooflights are often the right choice. Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) suit communal stairwells, corridors and atria.
We work across Surrey, including Epsom, and in neighbouring towns such as Ewell and Banstead. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Options we can specify in Epsom
- Break-glass and smoke-detector triggers
- Control panel with battery backup
- Rain and wind sensors for daily vent use
- Glazed rooflight or louvred vent
- Electric (24 V) or pneumatic actuation
- Opens automatically on alarm signal
- Also usable for day-to-day ventilation
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 Epsom
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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
Guide prices for Epsom
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Epsom, 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 |
What happens next
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Free site visit. For new installs we survey free, measure and confirm the roof detail.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Epsom: questions
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.
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.
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 work alongside my builder in Epsom?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Do you fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Epsom?
Yes. We survey and fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Epsom and across Surrey. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
