Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Surrey

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 Surrey gets a written quote before it starts and a commissioning record when it finishes. We cover Staines, Banstead, Leatherhead, Ewell and Woking and the villages around them.

LEV in Surrey at a glance

Area: Surrey
Towns listed: 35, largest Woking
Postcode districts: KT18, KT21, RH8, RH9, GU14 and GU15
Price region: South East
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 Surrey

Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) guide prices in Surrey
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

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

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 Surrey

Questions about local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Surrey

Are prices different in Surrey?

Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Surrey we use South East rates, so LEV thorough examination and test with written report is typically £215 to £435 + VAT per system.

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.

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.

Is the survey free in Surrey?

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 Surrey?

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.