How we approach smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in South Shields
Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in South Shields means automatic smoke ventilators at the head of stairwells and atria. We cover the NE33 district and the rest of Tyne and Wear, with a survey before any price is fixed.
North East terraces and colliery-town housing often have rear offshoots where a rooflight brightens a narrow kitchen. Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) suit blocks of flats and commercial buildings with a smoke strategy.
South Shields is around 12 km from Newcastle upon Tyne, and we survey and fit throughout that part of Tyne and Wear, including the NE33 district.
Choices for your South Shields project
- Service and test plans
- Glazed rooflight or louvred vent
- Electric (24 V) or pneumatic actuation
- Rain and wind sensors for daily vent use
- Control panel with battery backup
- Opens automatically on alarm signal
- Servicing and testing available
What to check first
- The product should be certified to BS EN 12101-2 as a natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilator
- 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
Building control and safety duties in South Shields
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.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
What do smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) cost in South Shields?
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in South Shields, scaffold, a hoist for heavy glass, or a new structural opening can move the figure, which is why we survey first.
| 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
- 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.
Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) near South Shields
Related work in South Shields
Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in South Shields: questions
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 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.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in South Shields?
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 South Shields?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
