What do smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Worcester involve?
Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Worcester means automatic smoke ventilators at the head of stairwells and atria. We cover the WR1 district and the rest of Worcestershire, with a survey before any price is fixed.
Bungalows are common across parts of the Midlands, and sun tunnels or roof windows are a quick way to brighten internal hallways. Think of smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) for communal stairwells, corridors and atria.
We cover all of Worcester and the WR1 district, and nearby Droitwich and Great Malvern.
What you can choose
- Service and test plans
- Electric (24 V) or pneumatic actuation
- Rain and wind sensors for daily vent use
- Glazed rooflight or louvred vent
- Control panel with battery backup
- Replacement of failed or obsolete units
- Also usable for day-to-day ventilation
Things we check at survey
- Smoke ventilation is designed to the building's fire strategy — we install to that design
- 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
Regulations for smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Worcester
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. Fire classification of rooflight materials near boundaries is checked at specification.
Read the planning permission guide before you commit to a design.
Smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) prices in Worcester
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 |
The process, step by step
- Tell us what you have. Send the WR1 postcode, a rough size and a couple of photos.
- Survey. We measure the opening, check the roof build-up and agree the options.
- Agree the quote. You approve the specification and price before anything is ordered.
- Fit and make good. We fit, seal, test and finish the reveal, then hand over the paperwork.
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Questions about smoke vent rooflights (AOVs) in Worcester
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 a smoke vent be used for normal ventilation?
Many dual-purpose units also open for daily ventilation, closing automatically in rain.
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 I need to be at home for the survey in Worcester?
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 Worcester?
Yes. On new extensions we fit once the opening and upstand are ready and coordinate dates with your builder.
