Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in West Glamorgan

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.

Across West Glamorgan the job is priced the same way wherever you are: what is fitted, how long it takes and how far we travel. Towns we cover include Briton Ferry, Gorseinon, Clydach, Ystalyfera and Swansea.

LEV in West Glamorgan at a glance

Area: West Glamorgan, Wales
Towns listed: 6, largest Swansea
Postcode districts: SA7, SA10, SA7, SA11, SA2 and SA4
Price region: Wales
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.

Booths and hoods

Enclosing hoods and spray or mixing booths.

Thorough examination and test

Statutory testing with a written report.

Fume extraction arms

Articulated arms for welding and soldering benches.

Guide prices in West Glamorgan

Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) guide prices in West 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

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

When to get it looked at

Old extraction with no commissioning records
No LEV test report in the last 14 months
Visible dust or fume escaping the hood

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 West Glamorgan

Questions about local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in West Glamorgan

Are prices different in West Glamorgan?

Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In West Glamorgan we use Wales rates, so LEV thorough examination and test with written report is typically £185 to £375 + 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 West 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 West 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.