Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) for Stourbridge: the essentials
For Stourbridge homes and buildings we offer smoke vent rooflights (AOVs): automatic smoke ventilators at the head of stairwells and atria. We measure first, specify to the opening and confirm any planning or building-control points before quoting.
Many Midlands semis have had a single-storey rear extension added, and a larger flat rooflight or lantern is often the change that makes it feel finished. Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) suit communal stairwells, corridors and atria.
From Stourbridge to Brierley Hill, Kingswinford and Dudley, the same survey-first process applies: measure, specify, fix the price, then fit.
Options we can specify in Stourbridge
- Electric (24 V) or pneumatic actuation
- Rain and wind sensors for daily vent use
- Break-glass and smoke-detector triggers
- Glazed rooflight or louvred vent
- Service and test plans
- 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
- Replacing a vent with a non-equivalent product can affect the fire strategy
Rules and responsibilities in Stourbridge
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.
Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) prices in Stourbridge
Prices below are shown including and excluding VAT. In Stourbridge, 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 |
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.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Questions about smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Stourbridge
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 often should AOVs be tested?
Industry guidance recommends regular functional checks and at least annual servicing. Your fire risk assessment sets the regime.
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 I need to be at home for the survey in Stourbridge?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
Can you work alongside my builder in Stourbridge?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
