Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Cheshire

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 Cheshire gets a written quote before it starts and a commissioning record when it finishes. We cover Warrington, Chester, Crewe, Ellesmere Port Town and Widnes and the villages around them.

LEV in Cheshire at a glance

Area: Cheshire
Towns listed: 24, largest Warrington
Postcode districts: L26, WA7, L24, WA7, SK9 and SK10
Price region: North West
Survey: Charged visit, price agreed first

How we do it

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 Cheshire

Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) guide prices in Cheshire
Work	Guide price
LEV thorough examination and test with written report (per system)	£185–£375 + VAT
LEV design and install: extraction arm, booth or hood, ductwork and fan (per system)	£2,325–£8,500 + VAT

North West rates shown. Prices exclude VAT. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job.

Signs it is time to call us

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 Cheshire

Questions about local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Cheshire

Which towns in Cheshire do you cover?

All of Cheshire, including Warrington, Chester, Crewe, Ellesmere Port Town and Widnes. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.

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.

Are prices different in Cheshire?

Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Cheshire we use North West rates, so LEV thorough examination and test with written report is typically £185 to £375 + VAT per system.

Is the survey free in Cheshire?

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.