Guide prices in Mid Glamorgan
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 control fees, where a job needs them, are shown as their own line.
Towns we list in Mid Glamorgan
Coverage in Mid Glamorgan 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 Wales, 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.
- Smoke vents (AOV) in Aberdare
- Smoke vents (AOV) in Bridgend
- Smoke vents (AOV) in Maesteg
- Smoke vents (AOV) in Merthyr Tydfil
- Smoke vents (AOV) in Pontypridd
- Smoke vents (AOV) in Porthcawl
- Smoke vents (AOV) in Rhondda
- Smoke vents (AOV) in Tonypandy
What the job includes
- New vent fitted, sealed and weathered into the roof
- Old vent removed with the stairwell kept protected below
- Upstand checked, adapted or rebuilt to the vent maker's drawing
- Controls and backup power — We confirm the controls, detection and backup power are being dealt with by a specialist.
- Upstand and weathering — We check the upstand suits the new vent and that the roof around it is sound.
Rules that apply in Wales
Replacing a smoke vent in Wales means matching the certified performance and free area of the system, with the controls connected and commissioned by a specialist. We confirm with you whether building control needs to be involved.
Common questions in Mid Glamorgan
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.
How long does fitting take?
Fitting a smoke vent rooflight into an existing, correctly sized opening is often a day's work. New openings take longer, because joists or rafters need trimming, an upstand or flashing has to be built or fitted, and the inside needs finishing. Large units that need lifting gear, and days lost to rain, can stretch things further. Your written quote gives a realistic estimate for your roof.
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.
