Kitchens, workshops and duct cleaning, Dorset
Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Dorset
Fume, dust and mist extraction for workshops, with COSHH thorough examination and testing, across Dorset.
- From £205 + 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.
Across Dorset the job is priced the same way wherever you are: what is fitted, how long it takes and how far we travel. Towns we cover include Bournemouth, Poole, Weymouth, Christchurch and Ferndown.
LEV in Dorset at a glance
- Area
- Dorset
- Towns listed
- 14, largest Bournemouth
- Postcode districts
- DT1, DT2, BH17, BH18, BH12 and BH17
- 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.
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 Dorset
| 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.
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 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 Dorset
- Bournemouth
- Poole
- Weymouth
- Christchurch
- Ferndown
- Dorchester
- Wimborne Minster
- Canford Heath
- Verwood
- Portland
- Bridport
- Blandford Forum
- Swanage
- Broadstone
Questions about local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Dorset
Is the survey free in Dorset?
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.
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.
What is HSG258?
HSG258 is HSE's guidance on controlling airborne contaminants at work, covering the design, commissioning and testing of LEV.
Which rules apply to ventilation in Dorset?
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.
Which towns in Dorset do you cover?
All of Dorset, including Bournemouth, Poole, Weymouth, Christchurch and Ferndown. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.
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