Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in North Yorkshire

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.

We carry out local exhaust ventilation (LEV) across North Yorkshire, including Yarm, York, Middlesbrough, Harrogate and Scarborough. Prices use Yorkshire rates. This is a charged visit. We confirm the cost in writing before we book it.

LEV in North Yorkshire at a glance

Area: North Yorkshire
Towns listed: 18, largest York
Postcode districts: BD23, TS9, TS14, YO21, YO22 and YO30
Price region: Yorkshire
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.

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 North Yorkshire

Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) guide prices in North Yorkshire
Work	Guide price
LEV thorough examination and test with written report (per system)	£185–£370 + VAT
LEV design and install: extraction arm, booth or hood, ductwork and fan (per system)	£2,300–£8,400 + VAT

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

When to get it looked at

Operators unsure if the system works
Old extraction with no commissioning records
No LEV test report in the last 14 months

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 North Yorkshire

Questions about local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in North Yorkshire

Is the survey free in North Yorkshire?

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.

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 rules apply to ventilation in North Yorkshire?

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 North Yorkshire do you cover?

All of North Yorkshire, including Yarm, York, Middlesbrough, Harrogate and Scarborough. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.