Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Hampshire

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.

If you are anywhere in Hampshire, send the postcode and a few photos and we will tell you what we would recommend. Towns we cover include Winchester, Southampton, Portsmouth, Basingstoke and Gosport.

LEV in Hampshire at a glance

Area: Hampshire
Towns listed: 34, largest Southampton
Postcode districts: RG24, PO3, PO4, GU31, GU32 and PO41
Price region: South East
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.

Dust extraction

Woodworking, cutting and grinding extraction with filtration.

Booths and hoods

Enclosing hoods and spray or mixing booths.

Thorough examination and test

Statutory testing with a written report.

Guide prices in Hampshire

Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) guide prices in Hampshire
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

Guide prices using South East rates. Prices exclude VAT. A guide price is not a quote: we confirm a fixed price in writing first.

Common reasons people call

Visible dust or fume escaping the hood
A new process or workstation
HSE or insurer action points

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 Hampshire

Questions about local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Hampshire

Are prices different in Hampshire?

Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Hampshire we use South East rates, so LEV thorough examination and test with written report is typically £215 to £435 + VAT per system.

How often does LEV need testing?

Most LEV systems must be thoroughly examined and tested at least every 14 months under COSHH (more often for some processes), and records kept for at least five years.

How much does an LEV test cost?

An LEV thorough examination and test typically costs £195 to £395 per system excluding VAT, depending on the number of extraction points.

Is the survey free in Hampshire?

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 Hampshire?

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.