Johnstone guide prices
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.
Areas around Johnstone we cover
Covering Johnstone means covering the people who live and work there, not a single postcode. We take on domestic and commercial jobs in PA5, PA10 and PA9, and are happy to quote further out in Paisley and Barrhead. If your address sits between towns, tell us and we will confirm whether it falls in our normal area or needs travel set out separately on the quote.
What the job includes
- New vent fitted, sealed and weathered into the roof
- Controls, detection and wiring handled by the smoke-control specialist
- Certified vent and actuator matched to the opening and controls
- Fire rules near escape routes — We check the roof around the vent for fire rules that affect it.
- Controls and backup power — We confirm the controls, detection and backup power are being dealt with by a specialist.
What happens on the day
Arrive and agree the plan. Sheet the floor and furniture. Set up the ladder, tower or scaffold. Check the opening, the upstand or flashing, and the unit against the paperwork. Fix and pack a smoke vent rooflight level. Seal it into the roof. Line the reveal or fit the ceiling trim. Clean the glass, clear the waste, and talk you through it. That is the shape of most fitting days, and for this type of job it usually takes one to two days per vent.
Planning, building warrants and Johnstone
In Scotland, smoke ventilation is covered by the domestic or non-domestic Technical Handbook, depending on the building. Vents must be certified products, keep the required free area, and be connected and commissioned by a smoke-control specialist. A building warrant is needed where the system is altered.
Before you get in touch
Each detail you send takes a question off our list. Photos inside and out show the opening and the ceiling. Rough measurements tell us the unit size. The roof covering tells us how it will be sealed in. Access notes tell us whether a tower or scaffold is needed. A product link, if you have one, lets us check it against the opening. Your postcode, PA5 or nearby, confirms travel.
Common questions in Johnstone
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.
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.
Planning a smoke vent rooflight in Johnstone? Tell us about the roof and we will come back with a clear price in writing.
