Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Merseyside

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.

Merseyside 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 Merseyside at a glance

Area: Merseyside
Towns listed: 38, largest Liverpool
Postcode districts: CH62, L10, L11, CH41, CH42 and L13
Price region: North West
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.

Thorough examination and test

Statutory testing with a written report.

Fume extraction arms

Articulated arms for welding and soldering benches.

Dust extraction

Woodworking, cutting and grinding extraction with filtration.

Guide prices in Merseyside

Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) guide prices in Merseyside
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

North West rates shown. Prices exclude VAT. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job.

Common reasons people call

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

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 Merseyside

Questions about local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Merseyside

Are prices different in Merseyside?

Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Merseyside we use North West rates, so LEV thorough examination and test with written report is typically £185 to £375 + VAT per system.

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.

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.

Is the survey free in Merseyside?

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 Merseyside?

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.