Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Berkshire

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.

Berkshire 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 Berkshire at a glance

Area: Berkshire
Towns listed: 14, largest Reading
Postcode districts: GU19, GU20, RG1, RG4, SL1 and SL2
Price region: South East
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.

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 Berkshire

Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) guide prices in Berkshire
Work	Guide price
LEV thorough examination and test with written report (per system)	£215–£435 + VAT
LEV design and install: extraction arm, booth or hood, ductwork and fan (per system)	£2,700–£9,850 + VAT

These ranges use our South East rates. Prices exclude VAT. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked.

When to get it looked at

Visible dust or fume escaping the hood
A new process or workstation
HSE or insurer action points

Rules in England

HSE guidance HSG258 covers LEV design and testing, with thorough examination at least every 14 months for most systems.

How the job runs

Assess
Design
Install
Commission
Test

Towns we cover in Berkshire

Questions about local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Berkshire

Which rules apply to ventilation in Berkshire?

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.

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.

Do we need a commissioning report?

Yes. A commissioning report sets the benchmark performance that later tests are compared against.

Which towns in Berkshire do you cover?

All of Berkshire, including Lower Earley, Windsor, Reading, Slough and Bracknell. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.

Are prices different in Berkshire?

Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Berkshire we use South East rates, so LEV thorough examination and test with written report is typically £215 to £435 + VAT per system.