Kitchens, workshops and duct cleaning, Bristol
Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Bristol
Fume, dust and mist extraction for workshops, with COSHH thorough examination and testing, across Bristol.
- 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.
If you are anywhere in Bristol, send the postcode and a few photos and we will tell you what we would recommend. Towns we cover include Bristol.
LEV in Bristol at a glance
- Area
- Bristol
- Towns listed
- 1, largest Bristol
- Postcode districts
- BS1 and BS10
- Price region
- South West
- 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.
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 Bristol
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| LEV thorough examination and test with written report (per system) | £205–£410 + VAT |
| LEV design and install: extraction arm, booth or hood, ductwork and fan (per system) | £2,550–£9,300 + VAT |
These ranges use our South West rates. Prices exclude VAT. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked.
Signs it is time to call us
- Operators unsure if the system works
- Old extraction with no commissioning records
- No LEV test report in the last 14 months
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 Bristol
Questions about local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Bristol
Which towns in Bristol do you cover?
All of Bristol, including Bristol. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.
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.
Are prices different in Bristol?
Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Bristol we use South West rates, so LEV thorough examination and test with written report is typically £205 to £410 + VAT per system.
Is the survey free in Bristol?
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.
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