Kitchens, workshops and duct cleaning, Ayrshire
Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Ayrshire
Fume, dust and mist extraction for workshops, with COSHH thorough examination and testing, across Ayrshire.
- From £185 + VAT per system
- Charged visit, price agreed first
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.
Ayrshire has every kind of building, from old terraces to new estates and business parks, and every job is designed around the building in front of us, not a standard kit.
LEV in Ayrshire at a glance
- Area
- Ayrshire, Scotland
- Towns listed
- 9, largest Kilmarnock
- Postcode districts
- KA20, KA21, KA28, KA29, KA20 and KA21
- Price region
- Scotland
- Survey
- Charged visit, price agreed first
What local exhaust ventilation (LEV) involves
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.
Thorough examination and test
Statutory testing with a written report.
Fume extraction arms
Articulated arms for welding and soldering benches.
Dust extraction
Woodworking, cutting and grinding extraction with filtration.
Guide prices in Ayrshire
| 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 |
Guide prices using Scotland rates. Prices exclude VAT. A guide price is not a quote: we confirm a fixed price in writing first.
When to get it looked at
- HSE or insurer action points
- Operators unsure if the system works
- Old extraction with no commissioning records
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 Ayrshire
Questions about local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Ayrshire
Which rules apply to ventilation in Ayrshire?
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.
What is HSG258?
HSG258 is HSE's guidance on controlling airborne contaminants at work, covering the design, commissioning and testing of LEV.
How much does a new LEV system cost?
A single extraction arm, booth or hood with ductwork and fan typically costs £2,450 to £8,950 excluding VAT.
Which towns in Ayrshire do you cover?
All of Ayrshire, including Kilmarnock, Ayr, Irvine, Kilwinning and Troon. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.
Are prices different in Ayrshire?
Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Ayrshire we use Scotland rates, so LEV thorough examination and test with written report is typically £185 to £380 + VAT per system.
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