Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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.

Every job in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde gets a written quote before it starts and a commissioning record when it finishes. We cover Greenock, Newton Mearns, Renfrew, Barrhead and Johnstone and the villages around them.

LEV in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde at a glance

Area: Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, Scotland
Towns listed: 10, largest Paisley
Postcode districts: G44, PA15, PA16, PA1, PA2 and PA14
Price region: Scotland
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 Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) guide prices in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Work	Guide price
LEV thorough examination and test with written report (per system)	£185–£380 + VAT
LEV design and install: extraction arm, booth or hood, ductwork and fan (per system)	£2,350–£8,600 + VAT

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

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 Scotland

COSHH applies in Scotland, with LEV thoroughly examined and tested at least every 14 months for most systems.

How the job runs

Assess
Design
Install
Commission
Test

Towns we cover in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Questions about local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Is the survey free in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde?

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 Renfrewshire and Inverclyde?

In Scotland, ventilation is covered by section 3 of the Building Standards Technical Handbooks. Private rented homes must meet the Repairing Standard, and workplaces must be ventilated under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.

Which towns in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde do you cover?

All of Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, including Greenock, Newton Mearns, Renfrew, Barrhead and Johnstone. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.