Kitchens, workshops and duct cleaning, Northumberland
Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Northumberland
Fume, dust and mist extraction for workshops, with COSHH thorough examination and testing, across Northumberland.
- From £180 + 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.
Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, and we work throughout Northumberland, from Prudhoe, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Blyth, Cramlington and Ashington. Visits for this work are charged, with the price agreed before we arrive.
LEV in Northumberland at a glance
- Area
- Northumberland
- Towns listed
- 10, largest Blyth
- Postcode districts
- NE44, NE45, NE5, NE13, NE22 and NE23
- Price region
- North East
- 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.
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 Northumberland
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| LEV thorough examination and test with written report (per system) | £180–£365 + VAT |
| LEV design and install: extraction arm, booth or hood, ductwork and fan (per system) | £2,250–£8,250 + VAT |
North East rates shown. Prices exclude VAT. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job.
When to get it looked at
- A new process or workstation
- HSE or insurer action points
- Operators unsure if the system works
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 Northumberland
Questions about local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Northumberland
Which towns in Northumberland do you cover?
All of Northumberland, including Prudhoe, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Blyth, Cramlington and Ashington. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.
Do we need a commissioning report?
Yes. A commissioning report sets the benchmark performance that later tests are compared against.
How often does LEV need testing?
Most LEV systems must be thoroughly examined and tested at least every 14 months under COSHH (more often for some processes), and records kept for at least five years.
Are prices different in Northumberland?
Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Northumberland we use North East rates, so LEV thorough examination and test with written report is typically £180 to £365 + VAT per system.
Is the survey free in Northumberland?
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.
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