Kitchens, workshops and duct cleaning, Cumbria
Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Cumbria
Fume, dust and mist extraction for workshops, with COSHH thorough examination and testing, across Cumbria.
- From £185 + 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 Cumbria, send the postcode and a few photos and we will tell you what we would recommend. Towns we cover include Barrow-in-Furness, Kendal, Whitehaven, Workington and Penrith.
LEV in Cumbria at a glance
- Area
- Cumbria
- Towns listed
- 7, largest Carlisle
- Postcode districts
- CA14, CA15, CA10, CA11, LA12 and LA15
- Price region
- North 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.
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 Cumbria
| 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 North West rates. Prices exclude VAT. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked.
Common reasons people call
- HSE or insurer action points
- Operators unsure if the system works
- Old extraction with no commissioning records
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 Cumbria
Questions about local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Cumbria
Which rules apply to ventilation in Cumbria?
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.
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.
Who can carry out LEV testing?
The examination and test must be done by a competent person; many testers hold the BOHS P601 qualification. We confirm who carries out your test when we book it.
Which towns in Cumbria do you cover?
All of Cumbria, including Barrow-in-Furness, Kendal, Whitehaven, Workington and Penrith. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.
Are prices different in Cumbria?
Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Cumbria we use North West rates, so LEV thorough examination and test with written report is typically £185 to £375 + VAT per system.
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