Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Leicestershire

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 Leicestershire, from Wigston Magna, Melton Mowbray, Market Harborough, Oadby and Leicester. Visits for this work are charged, with the price agreed before we arrive.

LEV in Leicestershire at a glance

Area: Leicestershire
Towns listed: 22, largest Leicester
Postcode districts: LE7, LE2, LE5, LE2, LE18 and LE1
Price region: East Midlands
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 Leicestershire

Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) guide prices in Leicestershire
Work	Guide price
LEV thorough examination and test with written report (per system)	£190–£385 + VAT
LEV design and install: extraction arm, booth or hood, ductwork and fan (per system)	£2,400–£8,750 + VAT

East Midlands 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

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

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 Leicestershire

Questions about local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Leicestershire

Is the survey free in Leicestershire?

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 Leicestershire?

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 Leicestershire do you cover?

All of Leicestershire, including Wigston Magna, Melton Mowbray, Market Harborough, Oadby and Leicester. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.