How we approach smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Great Malvern
Our smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) service in Great Malvern 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.
Bungalows are common across parts of the Midlands, and sun tunnels or roof windows are a quick way to brighten internal hallways. Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) suit blocks of flats and commercial buildings with a smoke strategy.
Jobs in Great Malvern are planned around access: whether the roof can be reached from the garden, whether a hoist or crane is needed, and where we can park. We check this when we measure.
Options we can specify in Great Malvern
- Rain and wind sensors for daily vent use
- Service and test plans
- Break-glass and smoke-detector triggers
- Control panel with battery backup
- Glazed rooflight or louvred vent
- Replacement of failed or obsolete units
- Opens automatically on alarm signal
Before you order: points to check
- Replacing a vent with a non-equivalent product can affect the fire strategy
- 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
Rules and responsibilities in Great Malvern
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.
Our planning guide covers each nation in more detail.
What do smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) cost in Great Malvern?
These are typical supply-and-fit ranges. For an address in Great Malvern, 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 |
From enquiry to finished job
- Get in touch. Use the form, WhatsApp or the guide-price tool with your Great Malvern address.
- Measure and check. A surveyor visits Great Malvern, measures and checks structure and access.
- 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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Common 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.
Can a smoke vent be used for normal ventilation?
Many dual-purpose units also open for daily ventilation, closing automatically in rain.
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.
How do I book a survey in Great Malvern?
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 Great Malvern?
Yes — someone needs to let us into the room below and, where possible, show us how the roof is reached.
