Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Clwyd

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 Clwyd, send the postcode and a few photos and we will tell you what we would recommend. Towns we cover include Hawarden, Rhosllannerchrugog, Wrexham, Buckley and Deeside.

LEV in Clwyd at a glance

Area: Clwyd, Wales
Towns listed: 13, largest Wrexham
Postcode districts: CH4, CH5, LL28, LL29, CH5 and CH6
Price region: Wales
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 Clwyd

Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) guide prices in Clwyd
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

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

Signs it is time to call us

No LEV test report in the last 14 months
Visible dust or fume escaping the hood
A new process or workstation

Rules in Wales

In Wales, as in England, COSHH requires LEV to be examined and tested regularly, at least every 14 months for most systems.

How the job runs

Assess
Design
Install
Commission
Test

Towns we cover in Clwyd

Questions about local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Clwyd

Which towns in Clwyd do you cover?

All of Clwyd, including Hawarden, Rhosllannerchrugog, Wrexham, Buckley and Deeside. 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 Clwyd?

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

Is the survey free in Clwyd?

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.