Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Mid Glamorgan

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 Mid Glamorgan, from Tonypandy, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, Coity and Pontypridd. This is a charged visit. We confirm the cost in writing before we book it.

LEV in Mid Glamorgan at a glance

Area: Mid Glamorgan, Wales
Towns listed: 14, largest Rhondda
Postcode districts: CF32, CF44, CF47, CF31, CF32 and CF37
Price region: Wales
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.

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 Mid Glamorgan

Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) guide prices in Mid Glamorgan
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

These ranges use our Wales rates. Prices exclude VAT. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked.

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 Wales

COSHH applies in Wales, with LEV thoroughly examined and tested at least every 14 months for most systems.

How the job runs

Assess
Design
Install
Commission
Test

Towns we cover in Mid Glamorgan

Questions about local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Mid Glamorgan

Which towns in Mid Glamorgan do you cover?

All of Mid Glamorgan, including Tonypandy, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, Coity and Pontypridd. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.

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.

Do we need a commissioning report?

Yes. A commissioning report sets the benchmark performance that later tests are compared against.

Are prices different in Mid Glamorgan?

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

Is the survey free in Mid Glamorgan?

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.