Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Nuneaton: what is involved?
Our smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) service in Nuneaton 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.
Older terraced streets in Midlands towns often have back additions and side passages that suit a ridge rooflight or long flat rooflight. Think of smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) for blocks of flats and commercial buildings with a smoke strategy.
Nuneaton is the main town we list in Warwickshire; we also cover nearby Bedworth and Hinckley.
What you can choose
- Glazed rooflight or louvred vent
- Service and test plans
- Control panel with battery backup
- Electric (24 V) or pneumatic actuation
- Rain and wind sensors for daily vent use
- Also usable for day-to-day ventilation
- Manual override at the fire service access level
Before you order: points to check
- 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
Rules and responsibilities in Nuneaton
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 Nuneaton
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 CV11 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Nuneaton, 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.
Neighbouring towns
More we do in Nuneaton
Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Nuneaton: questions
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 a smoke vent be used for normal ventilation?
Many dual-purpose units also open for daily ventilation, closing automatically in rain.
Can you work alongside my builder in Nuneaton?
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 Nuneaton?
Yes. We survey and fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Nuneaton and across Warwickshire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
