How we approach smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Gateshead
Our smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) service in Gateshead 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.
Many North East homes have loft rooms that benefit from larger roof windows with blackout blinds. Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) suit communal stairwells, corridors and atria.
Gateshead sits about 1 km from Newcastle upon Tyne and 2 km from Felling, and we cover the whole NE8 postcode district and the roads in between.
Choices for your Gateshead project
- Electric (24 V) or pneumatic actuation
- Control panel with battery backup
- Break-glass and smoke-detector triggers
- Glazed rooflight or louvred vent
- Rain and wind sensors for daily vent use
- Also usable for day-to-day ventilation
- Glazed units bring daylight to stairwells
What to check first
- 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
- 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 Gateshead
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. 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 Gateshead
Guide prices for smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Gateshead 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
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Gateshead address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Gateshead, measures and checks structure and access.
- 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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Questions about smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Gateshead
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.
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 you work alongside my builder in Gateshead?
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 Gateshead?
Yes. We survey and fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Gateshead and across Tyne and Wear. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
