Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) captures dust, fume, vapour or mist at the source, such as a welding bench, saw or spray booth, before workers breathe it in. We design and install LEV and arrange the thorough examination and test that COSHH requires at least every 14 months.

Across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire the job is priced the same way wherever you are: what is fitted, how long it takes and how far we travel. Towns we cover include Aberdeen, Peterhead, Nigg, Inverurie and Fraserburgh.

LEV in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire at a glance

Area: Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Towns listed: 8, largest Aberdeen
Postcode districts: AB13, AB14, AB39, AB41, AB10 and AB11
Price region: Scotland
Survey: Charged visit, price agreed first

How we do it

Under the COSHH Regulations, employers using LEV to control exposure must keep it maintained and have it thoroughly examined and tested, at least every 14 months under COSHH regulation 9 (more often for some processes), with records kept for at least five years. HSE guidance HSG258 sets out how LEV should be designed, commissioned and tested. We install extraction arms, hoods, booths, ductwork and fans, set them up to the capture velocities the process needs, and provide commissioning information and user checks so operators know the system is working day to day.

Booths and hoods

Enclosing hoods and spray or mixing booths.

Thorough examination and test

Statutory testing with a written report.

Fume extraction arms

Articulated arms for welding and soldering benches.

Guide prices in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) guide prices in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Work	Guide price
LEV thorough examination and test with written report (per system)	£185–£380 + VAT
LEV design and install: extraction arm, booth or hood, ductwork and fan (per system)	£2,350–£8,600 + VAT

Scotland rates shown. Prices exclude VAT. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job.

Common reasons people call

Old extraction with no commissioning records
No LEV test report in the last 14 months
Visible dust or fume escaping the hood

Rules in Scotland

COSHH applies in Scotland, with LEV thoroughly examined and tested at least every 14 months for most systems.

How the job runs

Assess
Design
Install
Commission
Test

Towns we cover in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

Questions about local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

Which rules apply to ventilation in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?

In Scotland, ventilation is covered by section 3 of the Building Standards Technical Handbooks. Private rented homes must meet the Repairing Standard, and workplaces must be ventilated under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.

Who can carry out LEV testing?

The examination and test must be done by a competent person; many testers hold the BOHS P601 qualification. We confirm who carries out your test when we book it.

What is HSG258?

HSG258 is HSE's guidance on controlling airborne contaminants at work, covering the design, commissioning and testing of LEV.

Which towns in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire do you cover?

All of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, including Aberdeen, Peterhead, Nigg, Inverurie and Fraserburgh. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.

Are prices different in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?

Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire we use Scotland rates, so LEV thorough examination and test with written report is typically £185 to £380 + VAT per system.