Kitchens, workshops and duct cleaning, Edinburgh
Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Edinburgh
Fume, dust and mist extraction for workshops, with COSHH thorough examination and testing, across Edinburgh.
- 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.
We carry out local exhaust ventilation (LEV) across Edinburgh, including Edinburgh. Prices use Scotland rates. Visits for this work are charged, with the price agreed before we arrive.
LEV in Edinburgh at a glance
- Area
- Edinburgh, Scotland
- Towns listed
- 1, largest Edinburgh
- Postcode districts
- EH1 and EH2
- Price region
- Scotland
- 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.
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 Edinburgh
| 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 |
Scotland rates shown. Prices exclude VAT. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job.
Signs it is time to call us
- Operators unsure if the system works
- Old extraction with no commissioning records
- No LEV test report in the last 14 months
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 Edinburgh
Questions about local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Edinburgh
Which towns in Edinburgh do you cover?
All of Edinburgh, including Edinburgh. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.
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.
Are prices different in Edinburgh?
Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Edinburgh we use Scotland rates, so LEV thorough examination and test with written report is typically £185 to £380 + VAT per system.
Is the survey free in Edinburgh?
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.
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