Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Dudley: what is involved?
Our smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) service in Dudley 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.
Midlands housing is a mix of Victorian terraces, inter-war semis and newer estates, and rear kitchen extensions with flat rooflights are a common upgrade. Think of smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) for blocks of flats and commercial buildings with a smoke strategy.
From Dudley to Brierley Hill, Tipton and Kingswinford, the same survey-first process applies: measure, specify, fix the price, then fit.
Choices for your Dudley project
- Service and test plans
- Break-glass and smoke-detector triggers
- Rain and wind sensors for daily vent use
- Control panel with battery backup
- Electric (24 V) or pneumatic actuation
- Replacement of failed or obsolete units
- Glazed units bring daylight to stairwells
Before you order: points to check
- Smoke ventilation is designed to the building's fire strategy — we install to that design
- Replacing a vent with a non-equivalent product can affect the fire strategy
Regulations for smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Dudley
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.
What do smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) cost in Dudley?
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Dudley, 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.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- Written price. You receive a fixed price listing the unit, the work and the lead time.
- 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 Dudley
Can a smoke vent be used for normal ventilation?
Many dual-purpose units also open for daily ventilation, closing automatically in rain.
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.
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 fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Dudley?
Yes. We survey and fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Dudley and across the West Midlands. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
How do I book a survey in Dudley?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
