Kitchens, workshops and duct cleaning, Bedfordshire
Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Bedfordshire
Fume, dust and mist extraction for workshops, with COSHH thorough examination and testing, across Bedfordshire.
- From £205 + 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.
Every job in Bedfordshire gets a written quote before it starts and a commissioning record when it finishes. We cover Luton, Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard and Ampthill and the villages around them.
LEV in Bedfordshire at a glance
- Area
- Bedfordshire
- Towns listed
- 10, largest Luton
- Postcode districts
- LU4, LU5, LU7, MK2, MK45 and MK40
- Price region
- East of England
- Survey
- Charged visit, price agreed first
What the work 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.
Dust extraction
Woodworking, cutting and grinding extraction with filtration.
Booths and hoods
Enclosing hoods and spray or mixing booths.
Thorough examination and test
Statutory testing with a written report.
Guide prices in Bedfordshire
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| LEV thorough examination and test with written report (per system) | £205–£415 + VAT |
| LEV design and install: extraction arm, booth or hood, ductwork and fan (per system) | £2,575–£9,400 + VAT |
These ranges use our East of England rates. Prices exclude VAT. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked.
When to get it looked at
- A new process or workstation
- HSE or insurer action points
- Operators unsure if the system works
Rules in England
Under COSHH, LEV must be thoroughly examined and tested, at least every 14 months under COSHH regulation 9 (more often for some processes).
How the job runs
- Assess
- Design
- Install
- Commission
- Test
Towns we cover in Bedfordshire
Questions about local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Bedfordshire
Is the survey free in Bedfordshire?
This is a charged visit because it is servicing, testing or repair work. We tell you the cost before booking. Surveys for new installations on the UK mainland are free.
How often does LEV need testing?
Most LEV systems must be thoroughly examined and tested at least every 14 months under COSHH (more often for some processes), and records kept for at least five years.
How much does an LEV test cost?
An LEV thorough examination and test typically costs £195 to £395 per system excluding VAT, depending on the number of extraction points.
Which rules apply to ventilation in Bedfordshire?
In England, ventilation in new and altered homes is covered by Approved Document F of the Building Regulations. Landlords also have duties under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System, and workplaces must be ventilated under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.
Which towns in Bedfordshire do you cover?
All of Bedfordshire, including Luton, Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard and Ampthill. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.
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