Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Norfolk

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.

Across Norfolk the job is priced the same way wherever you are: what is fitted, how long it takes and how far we travel. Towns we cover include Thetford, Bowthorpe, East Dereham, North Walsham and Downham Market.

LEV in Norfolk at a glance

Area: Norfolk
Towns listed: 11, largest Norwich
Postcode districts: PE33, PE38, IP21, IP22, NR16 and NR17
Price region: East of England
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 Norfolk

Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) guide prices in Norfolk
Work	Guide price
LEV thorough examination and test with written report (per system)	£205–£415 + VAT
LEV design and install: extraction arm, booth or hood, ductwork and fan (per system)	£2,575–£9,400 + VAT

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

Signs it is time to call us

HSE or insurer action points
Operators unsure if the system works
Old extraction with no commissioning records

Rules in England

HSE guidance HSG258 covers LEV design and testing, with thorough examination at least every 14 months for most systems.

How the job runs

Assess
Design
Install
Commission
Test

Towns we cover in Norfolk

Questions about local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Norfolk

Which rules apply to ventilation in Norfolk?

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.

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.

Which towns in Norfolk do you cover?

All of Norfolk, including Thetford, Bowthorpe, East Dereham, North Walsham and Downham Market. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.

Are prices different in Norfolk?

Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Norfolk we use East of England rates, so LEV thorough examination and test with written report is typically £205 to £415 + VAT per system.