Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Devon

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.

Devon has every kind of building, from old terraces to new estates and business parks, and every job is designed around the building in front of us, not a standard kit.

LEV in Devon at a glance

Area: Devon
Towns listed: 21, largest Plymouth
Postcode districts: PL21, TQ2, TQ12, EX7, EX8 and EX34
Price region: South West
Survey: Charged visit, price agreed first

What local exhaust ventilation (LEV) 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 Devon

Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) guide prices in Devon
Work	Guide price
LEV thorough examination and test with written report (per system)	£205–£410 + VAT
LEV design and install: extraction arm, booth or hood, ductwork and fan (per system)	£2,550–£9,300 + VAT

Guide prices using South West rates. Prices exclude VAT. A guide price is not a quote: we confirm a fixed price in writing first.

When to get it looked at

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 Devon

Questions about local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Devon

Which towns in Devon do you cover?

All of Devon, including Plymouth, Exeter, Paignton, Torquay and Newton Abbot. 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 Devon?

Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Devon we use South West rates, so LEV thorough examination and test with written report is typically £205 to £410 + VAT per system.

Is the survey free in Devon?

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.