Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in East Sussex

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.

Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, and we work throughout East Sussex, from Hastings, Hove, Bexhill-on-Sea, Hailsham and Seaford. Visits for this work are charged, with the price agreed before we arrive.

LEV in East Sussex at a glance

Area: East Sussex
Towns listed: 15, largest Brighton
Postcode districts: BN20, BN21, TN34, TN35, BN1 and BN3
Price region: South East
Survey: Charged visit, price agreed first

How we do it

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.

Fume extraction arms

Articulated arms for welding and soldering benches.

Dust extraction

Woodworking, cutting and grinding extraction with filtration.

Booths and hoods

Enclosing hoods and spray or mixing booths.

Guide prices in East Sussex

Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) guide prices in East Sussex
Work	Guide price
LEV thorough examination and test with written report (per system)	£215–£435 + VAT
LEV design and install: extraction arm, booth or hood, ductwork and fan (per system)	£2,700–£9,850 + VAT

South East rates shown. Prices exclude VAT. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job.

Common reasons people call

No LEV test report in the last 14 months
Visible dust or fume escaping the hood
A new process or workstation

Rules in England

HSE guidance HSG258 covers LEV design and testing, with thorough examination at least every 14 months for most systems.

How the job runs

Assess
Design
Install
Commission
Test

Towns we cover in East Sussex

Questions about local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in East Sussex

Is the survey free in East Sussex?

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.

What is HSG258?

HSG258 is HSE's guidance on controlling airborne contaminants at work, covering the design, commissioning and testing of LEV.

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.

Which rules apply to ventilation in East Sussex?

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 East Sussex do you cover?

All of East Sussex, including Hastings, Hove, Bexhill-on-Sea, Hailsham and Seaford. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.