Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Newburn: what is involved?
We handle smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) across Tyne and Wear, including Newburn. In short: automatic smoke ventilators at the head of stairwells and atria. The survey checks structure, weathering and orientation, so the quote reflects your actual roof.
Older flat-roofed extensions in the North East are often due a new roof covering — the right time to upgrade the rooflight too. Typical uses for smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) include blocks of flats and commercial buildings with a smoke strategy.
Newburn is around 8 km from Newcastle upon Tyne, and we survey and fit throughout that part of Tyne and Wear, including the NE15 district.
Specification options
- Glazed rooflight or louvred vent
- Break-glass and smoke-detector triggers
- Control panel with battery backup
- Service and test plans
- Electric (24 V) or pneumatic actuation
- Also usable for day-to-day ventilation
- Servicing and testing available
What to check first
- Replacing a vent with a non-equivalent product can affect the fire strategy
- 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
Rules and responsibilities in Newburn
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.
See our building regulations guide for U-values, glazing limits and self-certification.
Guide prices for Newburn
The ranges below are typical for straightforward jobs; your fixed price follows a survey of your roof.
| 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Tell us what you have. Send the NE15 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- 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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Questions about smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Newburn
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.
How often should AOVs be tested?
Industry guidance recommends regular functional checks and at least annual servicing. Your fire risk assessment sets the regime.
Can a smoke vent be used for normal ventilation?
Many dual-purpose units also open for daily ventilation, closing automatically in rain.
Do you fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Newburn?
Yes. We survey and fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Newburn and across Tyne and Wear. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
How do I book a survey in Newburn?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
