Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Nottinghamshire

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.

If you are anywhere in Nottinghamshire, send the postcode and a few photos and we will tell you what we would recommend. Towns we cover include Mansfield, Worksop, Newark-on-Trent, Arnold and West Bridgford.

LEV in Nottinghamshire at a glance

Area: Nottinghamshire
Towns listed: 15, largest Nottingham
Postcode districts: NG5, NG1, NG2, NG15, NG17 and NG5
Price region: East Midlands
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 Nottinghamshire

Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) guide prices in Nottinghamshire
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

East Midlands rates shown. Prices exclude VAT. The fixed price is confirmed in writing after we have seen the job.

Signs it is time to call us

A new process or workstation
HSE or insurer action points
Operators unsure if the system works

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 Nottinghamshire

Questions about local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Nottinghamshire

Is the survey free in Nottinghamshire?

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 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.

Which rules apply to ventilation in Nottinghamshire?

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 Nottinghamshire do you cover?

All of Nottinghamshire, including Mansfield, Worksop, Newark-on-Trent, Arnold and West Bridgford. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.