Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Tyne and Wear

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 Tyne and Wear gets a written quote before it starts and a commissioning record when it finishes. We cover Washington, Tynemouth, Wallsend, Newburn and Newcastle upon Tyne and the villages around them.

LEV in Tyne and Wear at a glance

Area: Tyne and Wear
Towns listed: 20, largest Newcastle upon Tyne
Postcode districts: DH4, SR3, NE8, NE9, NE28 and NE31
Price region: North East
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.

Fume extraction arms

Articulated arms for welding and soldering benches.

Dust extraction

Woodworking, cutting and grinding extraction with filtration.

Booths and hoods

Enclosing hoods and spray or mixing booths.

Guide prices in Tyne and Wear

Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) guide prices in Tyne and Wear
Work	Guide price
LEV thorough examination and test with written report (per system)	£180–£365 + VAT
LEV design and install: extraction arm, booth or hood, ductwork and fan (per system)	£2,250–£8,250 + VAT

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

Common reasons people call

A new process or workstation
HSE or insurer action points
Operators unsure if the system works

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 Tyne and Wear

Questions about local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Tyne and Wear

Which towns in Tyne and Wear do you cover?

All of Tyne and Wear, including Washington, Tynemouth, Wallsend, Newburn and Newcastle upon Tyne. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.

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.

Are prices different in Tyne and Wear?

Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Tyne and Wear we use North East rates, so LEV thorough examination and test with written report is typically £180 to £365 + VAT per system.

Is the survey free in Tyne and Wear?

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.