Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) for Pudsey: the essentials
Our smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) service in Pudsey 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.
Stone-built terraces are common across Yorkshire, and roof windows in the rear slope are a popular way to light attic rooms. In Pudsey, as anywhere, smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) are the usual choice for communal stairwells, corridors and atria.
We work across West Yorkshire, including Pudsey, and in neighbouring towns such as Bradford and Morley. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Specification options
- Service and test plans
- Glazed rooflight or louvred vent
- Electric (24 V) or pneumatic actuation
- Control panel with battery backup
- Break-glass and smoke-detector triggers
- Manual override at the fire service access level
- Opens automatically on alarm signal
Before you order: points to check
- 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
- Smoke ventilation is designed to the building's fire strategy — we install to that design
Building control and safety duties in Pudsey
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 Pudsey
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 |
How the job runs
- Tell us what you have. Send the LS28 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- 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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Common questions
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 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 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 you fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Pudsey?
Yes. We survey and fit smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Pudsey and across West Yorkshire. Send your postcode and we will offer a survey date when we reply.
How do I book a survey in Pudsey?
Send your postcode and, if you can, a photo of the roof and the room. We offer a survey date when we reply.
