Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Solihull: what is involved?
We handle smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) across the West Midlands, including Solihull. 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. Think of smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) for communal stairwells, corridors and atria.
Neighbouring towns include Shirley (3 km) and Birmingham (11 km). We offer a survey date when we reply to your enquiry.
Choices for your Solihull project
- Electric (24 V) or pneumatic actuation
- Rain and wind sensors for daily vent use
- Service and test plans
- Break-glass and smoke-detector triggers
- Glazed rooflight or louvred vent
- Replacement of failed or obsolete units
- Also usable for day-to-day ventilation
What to check first
- Replacing a vent with a non-equivalent product can affect the fire strategy
- Smoke ventilation is designed to the building's fire strategy — we install to that design
Building control and safety duties in Solihull
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.
What do smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) cost in Solihull?
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Solihull, 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 |
How the job runs
- Send the details. Postcode, rough size and a photo of the roof and room.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Solihull, measures and checks structure and access.
- 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.
Nearby towns
Related work in Solihull
Common questions
Can a smoke vent be used for normal ventilation?
Many dual-purpose units also open for daily ventilation, closing automatically in rain.
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.
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.
How do I book a survey in Solihull?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Solihull?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
