Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Kent

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 Kent, from Maidstone, Gillingham, Chatham, Royal Tunbridge Wells and Folkestone. Servicing, testing and repair visits are charged, and we tell you the cost before booking.

LEV in Kent at a glance

Area: Kent
Towns listed: 32, largest Maidstone
Postcode districts: CT5, CT9, CT10, ME13, BR5 and BR8
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.

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 Kent

Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) guide prices in Kent
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.

When to get it looked at

A new process or workstation
HSE or insurer action points
Operators unsure if the system works

Rules in England

Under COSHH, LEV must be thoroughly examined and tested, at least every 14 months under COSHH regulation 9 (more often for some processes).

How the job runs

Assess
Design
Install
Commission
Test

Towns we cover in Kent

Questions about local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Kent

Which towns in Kent do you cover?

All of Kent, including Maidstone, Gillingham, Chatham, Royal Tunbridge Wells and Folkestone. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.

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.

Are prices different in Kent?

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

Is the survey free in Kent?

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.