Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) for Leamington Spa: the essentials
We handle smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) across Warwickshire, including Leamington Spa. 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.
Industrial and commercial units around Midlands towns often still have their original rooflight sheets, which are due for replacement. Typical uses for smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) include communal stairwells, corridors and atria.
Leamington Spa is around 27 km from Nuneaton, and we survey and fit throughout that part of Warwickshire, including the CV32 district.
Options we can specify in Leamington Spa
- Glazed rooflight or louvred vent
- Break-glass and smoke-detector triggers
- Control panel with battery backup
- Electric (24 V) or pneumatic actuation
- Service and test plans
- Also usable for day-to-day ventilation
- Servicing and testing available
Things we check at survey
- Smoke ventilation is designed to the building's fire strategy — we install to that design
- 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
Regulations for smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Leamington Spa
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.
Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) prices in Leamington Spa
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Leamington Spa, 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.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Questions about smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Leamington Spa
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 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.
How do I book a survey in Leamington Spa?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Can you work alongside my builder in Leamington Spa?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
