Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in County Armagh

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 County Armagh gets a written quote before it starts and a commissioning record when it finishes. We cover Portadown, Armagh and Craigavon and the villages around them.

LEV in County Armagh at a glance

Area: County Armagh, Northern Ireland
Towns listed: 3, largest Craigavon
Postcode districts: BT65, BT62, BT63, BT60, BT61 and BT64
Price region: Northern Ireland
Survey: By arrangement, travel quoted first

What the work involves

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 County Armagh

Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) guide prices in County Armagh
Work	Guide price
LEV thorough examination and test with written report (per system)	£180–£365 + VAT
LEV design and install: extraction arm, booth or hood, ductwork and fan (per system)	£2,250–£8,250 + VAT

These ranges use our Northern Ireland rates. Prices exclude VAT. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked. Travel is quoted separately for this area.

When to get it looked at

Old extraction with no commissioning records
No LEV test report in the last 14 months
Visible dust or fume escaping the hood

Rules in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland has its own COSHH Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003, enforced by HSENI, with equivalent LEV testing duties.

How the job runs

Assess
Design
Install
Commission
Test

Towns we cover in County Armagh

Questions about local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in County Armagh

Which towns in County Armagh do you cover?

All of County Armagh, including Portadown, Armagh and Craigavon. 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 County Armagh?

Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In County Armagh we use Northern Ireland rates, so LEV thorough examination and test with written report is typically £180 to £365 + VAT per system.

Is the survey free in County Armagh?

Visits here are by arrangement. Because of the ferry or long travel involved, we quote travel separately and in writing before you commit, and we can often combine visits to keep the cost down.