Kitchens, workshops and duct cleaning, Northamptonshire
Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Northamptonshire
Fume, dust and mist extraction for workshops, with COSHH thorough examination and testing, across Northamptonshire.
- From £190 + 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.
Northamptonshire 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 Northamptonshire at a glance
- Area
- Northamptonshire
- Towns listed
- 8, largest Northampton
- Postcode districts
- NN13, LE16, NN16, NN1, NN2 and NN17
- Price region
- East Midlands
- Survey
- Charged visit, price agreed first
What local exhaust ventilation (LEV) 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.
Booths and hoods
Enclosing hoods and spray or mixing booths.
Thorough examination and test
Statutory testing with a written report.
Fume extraction arms
Articulated arms for welding and soldering benches.
Guide prices in Northamptonshire
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| LEV thorough examination and test with written report (per system) | £190–£385 + VAT |
| LEV design and install: extraction arm, booth or hood, ductwork and fan (per system) | £2,400–£8,750 + VAT |
Guide prices using East Midlands rates. Prices exclude VAT. A guide price is not a quote: we confirm a fixed price in writing first.
Common reasons people call
- HSE or insurer action points
- Operators unsure if the system works
- Old extraction with no commissioning records
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 Northamptonshire
Questions about local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Northamptonshire
Which rules apply to ventilation in Northamptonshire?
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 Northamptonshire do you cover?
All of Northamptonshire, including Daventry, Brackley, Desborough, Northampton and Corby. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.
Are prices different in Northamptonshire?
Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Northamptonshire we use East Midlands rates, so LEV thorough examination and test with written report is typically £190 to £385 + VAT per system.
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