Smoke control and AOVs
Smoke control systems keep escape stairs and corridors clear of smoke. Automatic opening vents (AOVs) and mechanical systems need regular testing and an annual service by a specialist.
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What it costs
Typical UK prices for smoke control and AOVs. Firms price against the details in your job, so your quotes will depend on your building and the scope.
| Typical job | Guide price ex VAT |
|---|---|
| Annual service, natural AOV system | £250 – £700 |
| Annual service, mechanical smoke ventilation | £600 – £2,000 |
| Replacement actuator, supplied and fitted | £300 – £800 per actuator |
What affects the price
Including these in your job helps you receive accurate, comparable quotes.
- Number of vents and actuators
- Natural or mechanical system
- Remote monitoring
Who needs it
Owners and managing agents of blocks of flats and larger commercial buildings.
How often
Weekly or monthly functional tests, annual service.
The law
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, article 17
Standards
- BS EN 12101
- BS 9991 and BS 9999
How it works
You don’t need to find or call anyone. Post the job once and the firms come to you.
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Describe the job
Answer a few questions about the building and the work. It takes about three minutes, and you can add photos, floor plans or a previous report.
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Vetted firms quote
Verified firms that offer smoke control and AOVs and cover your area quote a fixed price against your brief, with a start date and what is included. Quoting stays open for 14 days.
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Compare and choose
See price, availability, accreditations and reviews side by side, and message firms with questions. Only the firm you accept gets your address and phone number.
Smoke control and AOVs by region
We cover the whole of the UK. Your job goes to every verified firm offering smoke control and AOVs that covers the building’s postcode.
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