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Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in West Sussex

Fume, dust and mist extraction for workshops, with COSHH thorough examination and testing, across West Sussex.

  • From £215 + VAT per system
  • Charged visit, price agreed first
Blue extraction arms over workbenches in a workshop

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.

West Sussex 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 West Sussex at a glance

Area
West Sussex
Towns listed
16, largest Crawley
Postcode districts
BN45, BN18, PO21, PO20, PO21 and RH6
Price region
South 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.

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 West Sussex

Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) guide prices in West Sussex
WorkGuide 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

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

When to get it looked at

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

Rules in England

HSE guidance HSG258 covers LEV design and testing, with thorough examination at least every 14 months for most systems.

How the job runs

  1. Assess
  2. Design
  3. Install
  4. Commission
  5. Test

Towns we cover in West Sussex

Questions about local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in West Sussex

Which towns in West Sussex do you cover?

All of West Sussex, including Littlehampton, Horsham, Haywards Heath, Chichester and Burgess Hill. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.

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.

Are prices different in West Sussex?

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

Is the survey free in West Sussex?

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.

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