Kitchens, workshops and duct cleaning, Gwent
Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Gwent
Fume, dust and mist extraction for workshops, with COSHH thorough examination and testing, across Gwent.
- 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.
Gwent 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 Gwent at a glance
- Area
- Gwent, Wales
- Towns listed
- 17, largest Newport
- Postcode districts
- NP26, NP4, NP13, CF82, NP11 and GL16
- Price region
- Wales
- 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 Gwent
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| LEV thorough examination and test with written report (per system) | £185–£375 + VAT |
| LEV design and install: extraction arm, booth or hood, ductwork and fan (per system) | £2,325–£8,500 + VAT |
Wales 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
- A new process or workstation
- HSE or insurer action points
- Operators unsure if the system works
Rules in Wales
In Wales, as in England, COSHH requires LEV to be examined and tested regularly, at least every 14 months for most systems.
How the job runs
- Assess
- Design
- Install
- Commission
- Test
Towns we cover in Gwent
- Newport (Gwent)
- Cwmbran
- Pontypool
- Ebbw Vale
- Caerphilly
- Risca
- Gelligaer
- Blackwood
- Brynmawr
- Tredegar
- Abergavenny
- Bargoed
- Nelson (Gwent)
- Chepstow
- Abertillery
- Abercarn
- Monmouth
Questions about local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Gwent
Is the survey free in Gwent?
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 Gwent?
In Wales, the Welsh Government's own Approved Document F (2022 edition) applies to ventilation in homes, with a new edition taking effect on 4 March 2027. Rented homes must be fit for human habitation under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016, and workplaces must be ventilated under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.
Which towns in Gwent do you cover?
All of Gwent, including Pontypool, Ebbw Vale, Caerphilly, Risca and Gelligaer. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.
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