Kitchens, workshops and duct cleaning, Dunbartonshire
Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Dunbartonshire
Fume, dust and mist extraction for workshops, with COSHH thorough examination and testing, across Dunbartonshire.
- 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.
Every job in Dunbartonshire gets a written quote before it starts and a commissioning record when it finishes. We cover Vale of Leven, Bishopbriggs, Dumbarton, Kirkintilloch and Milngavie and the villages around them.
LEV in Dunbartonshire at a glance
- Area
- Dunbartonshire, Scotland
- Towns listed
- 7, largest Bearsden
- Postcode districts
- G15, G60, G82, G83, G21 and G22
- Price region
- Scotland
- 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 Dunbartonshire
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| LEV thorough examination and test with written report (per system) | £185–£380 + VAT |
| LEV design and install: extraction arm, booth or hood, ductwork and fan (per system) | £2,350–£8,600 + VAT |
Guide prices using Scotland 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
- Visible dust or fume escaping the hood
- A new process or workstation
- HSE or insurer action points
Rules in Scotland
Scottish workplaces follow COSHH and HSG258 for LEV, with testing at least every 14 months for most systems.
How the job runs
- Assess
- Design
- Install
- Commission
- Test
Towns we cover in Dunbartonshire
Questions about local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Dunbartonshire
Are prices different in Dunbartonshire?
Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Dunbartonshire we use Scotland rates, so LEV thorough examination and test with written report is typically £185 to £380 + VAT per system.
How much does a new LEV system cost?
A single extraction arm, booth or hood with ductwork and fan typically costs £2,450 to £8,950 excluding VAT.
Do we need a commissioning report?
Yes. A commissioning report sets the benchmark performance that later tests are compared against.
Is the survey free in Dunbartonshire?
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.
Which rules apply to ventilation in Dunbartonshire?
In Scotland, ventilation is covered by section 3 of the Building Standards Technical Handbooks. Private rented homes must meet the Repairing Standard, and workplaces must be ventilated under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.
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