Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Haywards Heath: what is involved?
Thinking about smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Haywards Heath? The short answer: automatic smoke ventilators at the head of stairwells and atria. The longer answer depends on your roof, which is why we survey before we price.
Larger gardens in much of the South East mean deeper rear extensions, and deeper rooms need light from above rather than only from the doors. Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) suit blocks of flats and commercial buildings with a smoke strategy.
Haywards Heath is around 14 km from Crawley, and we survey and fit throughout that part of West Sussex, including the RH16 district.
What you can choose
- Rain and wind sensors for daily vent use
- Glazed rooflight or louvred vent
- Control panel with battery backup
- Service and test plans
- Electric (24 V) or pneumatic actuation
- Manual override at the fire service access level
- Replacement of failed or obsolete units
What to check first
- Replacing a vent with a non-equivalent product can affect the fire strategy
- The product should be certified to BS EN 12101-2 as a natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilator
Regulations for smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Haywards Heath
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.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Guide prices for Haywards Heath
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
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Haywards Heath address.
- 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.
- Installation day. Usually one day into a prepared opening, longer for new openings.
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Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Haywards Heath: 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 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 Haywards Heath?
Yes. We survey and fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Haywards Heath and across West Sussex. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Haywards Heath?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
