What do smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Salisbury involve?
Our smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) service in Salisbury 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.
Holiday lets and second homes across the South West often want roof windows with blinds and remote opening for when the house is empty. In Salisbury, as anywhere, smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) are the usual choice for blocks of flats and commercial buildings with a smoke strategy.
We work across Wiltshire, including Salisbury, and in neighbouring towns such as Andover and Totton. Access, parking and how the glass reaches the roof are all checked at the survey.
Specification options
- Glazed rooflight or louvred vent
- Electric (24 V) or pneumatic actuation
- Rain and wind sensors for daily vent use
- Service and test plans
- Control panel with battery backup
- Replacement of failed or obsolete units
- Manual override at the fire service access level
What to check first
- 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
Rules and responsibilities in Salisbury
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.
Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) prices in Salisbury
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Salisbury, 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 |
The process, step by step
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Salisbury address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Salisbury, measures and checks structure and access.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Fitting and handover. We install, clean down and leave product and warranty documents.
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Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Salisbury: questions
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.
How often should AOVs be tested?
Industry guidance recommends regular functional checks and at least annual servicing. Your fire risk assessment sets the regime.
Can you work alongside my builder in Salisbury?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
Do I need to be at home for the survey in Salisbury?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
