Smoke vent rooflight installation across Glasgow & Dunbartonshire

Smoke vent rooflight installation in Glasgow & Dunbartonshire

Across Glasgow & Dunbartonshire we fit smoke vent rooflights for homeowners, builders, roofers and commercial clients. The trade side matters: an extension company with jobs running in several of the 7 towns we list does not want to coordinate a different fitter for each. We can take the rooflight element of every site, fitted to the maker's instructions and left ready for the next trade. Domestic customers get the same fitting standard, quoted in writing before work begins.

Guide prices in Glasgow & Dunbartonshire

Vent swap

£3,595 – £6,595including VAT at 20%

Like-for-like certified vent and actuator, connected to the existing controls and commissioned by a smoke-control specialist

Vent with new controls

£5,745 – £9,595including VAT at 20%

Vent plus new control panel and detection, commissioned by a smoke-control specialist

Multiple vents

£9,595 – £17,995including VAT at 20%

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 Glasgow & Dunbartonshire

Coverage in Glasgow & Dunbartonshire 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.

What the job includes

Certified vent and actuator matched to the opening and controls
Old vent removed with the stairwell kept protected below
New vent fitted, sealed and weathered into the roof
Certified as a system — We only fit smoke vents that are certified to BS EN 12101-2.
Fire rules near escape routes — We check the roof around the vent for fire rules that affect it.

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 Glasgow & Dunbartonshire

Can you remove and dispose of the old rooflight?

Yes. Taking out the old unit is part of any replacement job, and it leaves with the rest of the waste unless you ask to keep it. Old domes, glass and frames go through proper waste routes. If removal turns up a rotten kerb or damaged decking, we show you what we have found and agree the repair with you before going any further.

What is included in the price?

The written quote lists it line by line. Typically that covers fitting labour, fixings, sealants, membrane or flashing materials, any upstand work, internal finishing if agreed, and taking away the waste. For supply and fit, the unit itself is included too. Scaffold, lifting gear and any third-party fees, where needed, are shown separately so you can see what each part of the job costs.

Can you fit a rooflight in winter or when it is raining?

Yes, within limits. Cold is less of a problem than wet, because membranes, primers and sealants need a dry surface to bond. We plan fitting days around the forecast and may move a date if heavy rain is due. If the roof has to be opened up, it is not left overnight without a temporary weather seal, so the room below stays dry while the work is finished.