Kitchens, workshops and duct cleaning, South Glamorgan
Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in South Glamorgan
Fume, dust and mist extraction for workshops, with COSHH thorough examination and testing, across South Glamorgan.
- From £185 + 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.
South Glamorgan 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 South Glamorgan at a glance
- Area
- South Glamorgan, Wales
- Towns listed
- 6, largest Cardiff
- Postcode districts
- CF61, CF71, CF5, CF14, CF14 and CF15
- Price region
- Wales
- 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 South Glamorgan
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| LEV thorough examination and test with written report (per system) | £185–£375 + VAT |
| LEV design and install: extraction arm, booth or hood, ductwork and fan (per system) | £2,325–£8,500 + VAT |
Guide prices using Wales rates. Prices exclude VAT. A guide price is not a quote: we confirm a fixed price in writing first.
Signs it is time to call us
- HSE or insurer action points
- Operators unsure if the system works
- Old extraction with no commissioning records
Rules in Wales
In Wales, as in England, COSHH requires LEV to be examined and tested regularly, at least every 14 months for most systems.
How the job runs
- Assess
- Design
- Install
- Commission
- Test
Towns we cover in South Glamorgan
Questions about local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in South Glamorgan
Are prices different in South Glamorgan?
Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In South Glamorgan we use Wales rates, so LEV thorough examination and test with written report is typically £185 to £375 + VAT per system.
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.
Is the survey free in South Glamorgan?
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.
Which rules apply to ventilation in South Glamorgan?
In Wales, the Welsh Government's own Approved Document F (2022 edition) applies to ventilation in homes, with a new edition taking effect on 4 March 2027. Rented homes must be fit for human habitation under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016, and workplaces must be ventilated under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.
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