Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Suffolk

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 Suffolk gets a written quote before it starts and a commissioning record when it finishes. We cover Sudbury, Stowmarket, Newmarket, Ipswich and Lowestoft and the villages around them.

LEV in Suffolk at a glance

Area: Suffolk
Towns listed: 12, largest Ipswich
Postcode districts: IP10, IP3, IP4, IP1, IP2 and NR32
Price region: East of England
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.

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 Suffolk

Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) guide prices in Suffolk
Work	Guide price
LEV thorough examination and test with written report (per system)	£205–£415 + VAT
LEV design and install: extraction arm, booth or hood, ductwork and fan (per system)	£2,575–£9,400 + VAT

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

Common reasons people call

HSE or insurer action points
Operators unsure if the system works
Old extraction with no commissioning records

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 Suffolk

Questions about local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Suffolk

Are prices different in Suffolk?

Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Suffolk we use East of England rates, so LEV thorough examination and test with written report is typically £205 to £415 + VAT per system.

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.

What is HSG258?

HSG258 is HSE's guidance on controlling airborne contaminants at work, covering the design, commissioning and testing of LEV.

Is the survey free in Suffolk?

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 Suffolk?

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.