Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Buckinghamshire

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 Buckinghamshire gets a written quote before it starts and a commissioning record when it finishes. We cover Aylesbury, Bletchley, Amersham, Chesham and Gerrards Cross and the villages around them.

LEV in Buckinghamshire at a glance

Area: Buckinghamshire
Towns listed: 13, largest Milton Keynes
Postcode districts: HP12, HP19, HP20, MK1, MK2 and HP6
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 Buckinghamshire

Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) guide prices in Buckinghamshire
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.

Common reasons people call

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 Buckinghamshire

Questions about local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Buckinghamshire

Is the survey free in Buckinghamshire?

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.

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 rules apply to ventilation in Buckinghamshire?

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 Buckinghamshire do you cover?

All of Buckinghamshire, including Aylesbury, Bletchley, Amersham, Chesham and Gerrards Cross. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.