Kitchens, workshops and duct cleaning, Lothians
Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in the Lothians
Fume, dust and mist extraction for workshops, with COSHH thorough examination and testing, across the Lothians.
- 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.
If you are anywhere in the Lothians, send the postcode and a few photos and we will tell you what we would recommend. Towns we cover include Linlithgow, Livingston, Musselburgh, Bathgate and Bonnyrigg.
LEV in the Lothians at a glance
- Area
- Lothians, Scotland
- Towns listed
- 13, largest Livingston
- Postcode districts
- EH52, EH19, EH22, EH49, EH51 and EH47
- Price region
- Scotland
- Survey
- Charged visit, price agreed first
What the work 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.
Fume extraction arms
Articulated arms for welding and soldering benches.
Dust extraction
Woodworking, cutting and grinding extraction with filtration.
Booths and hoods
Enclosing hoods and spray or mixing booths.
Guide prices in the Lothians
| 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 |
These ranges use our Scotland rates. Prices exclude VAT. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked.
Common reasons people call
- HSE or insurer action points
- Operators unsure if the system works
- Old extraction with no commissioning records
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 the Lothians
- Livingston
- Musselburgh
- Bathgate
- Bonnyrigg
- Penicuik
- Broxburn
- Mayfield
- Linlithgow
- Armadale
- Dalkeith
- Tranent
- Whitburn
- Dunbar
Questions about local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in the Lothians
Which rules apply to ventilation in the Lothians?
In Scotland, ventilation is covered by section 3 of the Building Standards Technical Handbooks. Private rented homes must meet the Repairing Standard, and workplaces must be ventilated under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.
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 towns in the Lothians do you cover?
All of the Lothians, including Linlithgow, Livingston, Musselburgh, Bathgate and Bonnyrigg. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.
Are prices different in the Lothians?
Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In the Lothians we use Scotland rates, so LEV thorough examination and test with written report is typically £185 to £380 + VAT per system.
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