Kitchens, workshops and duct cleaning, Oxfordshire
Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Oxfordshire
Fume, dust and mist extraction for workshops, with COSHH thorough examination and testing, across Oxfordshire.
- From £215 + 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.
If you are anywhere in Oxfordshire, send the postcode and a few photos and we will tell you what we would recommend. Towns we cover include Carterton, Oxford, Banbury, Abingdon and Bicester.
LEV in Oxfordshire at a glance
- Area
- Oxfordshire
- Towns listed
- 13, largest Oxford
- Postcode districts
- OX9, OX1, OX2, OX15, OX16 and OX4
- Price region
- South East
- 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.
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 Oxfordshire
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| LEV thorough examination and test with written report (per system) | £215–£435 + VAT |
| LEV design and install: extraction arm, booth or hood, ductwork and fan (per system) | £2,700–£9,850 + VAT |
Guide prices using South East rates. Prices exclude VAT. A guide price is not a quote: we confirm a fixed price in writing first.
Common reasons people call
- No LEV test report in the last 14 months
- Visible dust or fume escaping the hood
- A new process or workstation
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 Oxfordshire
- Oxford
- Banbury
- Abingdon
- Bicester
- Didcot
- Witney
- Cowley
- Carterton
- Kidlington
- Wantage
- Wallingford
- Henley-on-Thames
- Thame
Questions about local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Oxfordshire
Is the survey free in Oxfordshire?
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.
What is HSG258?
HSG258 is HSE's guidance on controlling airborne contaminants at work, covering the design, commissioning and testing of LEV.
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.
Which rules apply to ventilation in Oxfordshire?
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 Oxfordshire do you cover?
All of Oxfordshire, including Carterton, Oxford, Banbury, Abingdon and Bicester. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.
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