Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) for Newcastle upon Tyne: the essentials
Thinking about smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Newcastle upon Tyne? The short answer: automatic smoke ventilators at the head of stairwells and atria. The longer answer depends on your roof, which is why we survey before we 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.
We cover all of Newcastle upon Tyne and the NE1 district, and nearby Gateshead and Gosforth.
Options we can specify in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Glazed rooflight or louvred vent
- Control panel with battery backup
- Service and test plans
- Break-glass and smoke-detector triggers
- Rain and wind sensors for daily vent use
- Replacement of failed or obsolete units
- Manual override at the fire service access level
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
Building control and safety duties in Newcastle upon Tyne
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. 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 Newcastle upon Tyne
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 |
The process, step by step
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Newcastle upon Tyne address.
- 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.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Questions about smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Newcastle upon Tyne
How often should AOVs be tested?
Industry guidance recommends regular functional checks and at least annual servicing. Your fire risk assessment sets the regime.
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.
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 Newcastle upon Tyne?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
How do I book a survey in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
