Guide prices in Argyll & Bute
Vent swap
Like-for-like certified vent and actuator, connected to the existing controls and commissioned by a smoke-control specialist
Vent with new controls
Vent plus new control panel and detection, commissioned by a smoke-control specialist
Multiple vents
Several stairwells or larger systems, priced from a survey
Guide ranges for supply & fit; controls and commissioning by a smoke-control specialist. Your price is fixed in a written quote after we have seen photos or surveyed. Scaffold, access towers or a crane are priced separately if the job needs them, and building warrant fees, where a job needs them, are shown as their own line.
Towns we list in Argyll & Bute
Coverage in Argyll & Bute works by postcode, not by distance from an office. Give us the full postcode and we will confirm whether it is standard cover, as it is for most of Scotland, or one of the few remote and island areas handled by arrangement. Either way, you get a written quote before any work is booked, with travel included in the price.
Argyll's islands, and some remote mainland addresses, are covered by arrangement, with travel and any ferry costs priced into the quote before you commit.
Included in the work
- Old vent removed with the stairwell kept protected below
- Controls, detection and wiring handled by the smoke-control specialist
- Certified vent and actuator matched to the opening and controls
- Upstand and weathering — We check the upstand suits the new vent and that the roof around it is sound.
- Free area at the stair head — We check the free area the vent must provide before choosing a replacement.
Rules that apply in Scotland
A smoke vent replacement in Scotland has to match the certified performance the building relies on, with controls commissioned by a specialist. Whether a building warrant is needed depends on the work, and we confirm it before quoting.
Common questions in Argyll & Bute
What upstand height and roof pitch does smoke vent rooflight fitting need?
It depends on the product. Manufacturers usually specify a minimum upstand height above the finished roof surface, and a minimum pitch on the glass so rain runs off. We follow the maker's figures for your unit rather than a rule of thumb. If your existing kerb or roof falls short, we explain the options, such as raising the upstand or choosing a unit with built-in pitch.
Do commercial rooflights need planning permission?
Like-for-like replacements on commercial buildings rarely need planning permission. New or larger rooflights on non-domestic buildings and blocks of flats usually need checking with the planning authority, because householder permitted development rights don't apply. We tell you what we know about your building and point you to the right team.
Who is responsible for the smoke-control system?
The building's responsible person, duty holder or managing agent, depending on the nation, is responsible for keeping fire safety systems working. Our part is the rooflight and roof work; the controls, detection and commissioning are handled by a smoke-control specialist, and the quote says who does what.
