Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in West Yorkshire

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 Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire at a glance

Area: West Yorkshire
Towns listed: 38, largest Leeds
Postcode districts: BD11, BD19, LS11, LS27, BD20 and BD21
Price region: Yorkshire
Survey: Charged visit, price agreed first

What local exhaust ventilation (LEV) 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.

Dust extraction

Woodworking, cutting and grinding extraction with filtration.

Booths and hoods

Enclosing hoods and spray or mixing booths.

Thorough examination and test

Statutory testing with a written report.

Guide prices in West Yorkshire

Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) guide prices in West Yorkshire
Work	Guide price
LEV thorough examination and test with written report (per system)	£185–£370 + VAT
LEV design and install: extraction arm, booth or hood, ductwork and fan (per system)	£2,300–£8,400 + VAT

Guide prices using Yorkshire rates. Prices exclude VAT. A guide price is not a quote: we confirm a fixed price in writing first.

Signs it is time to call us

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

Assess
Design
Install
Commission
Test

Towns we cover in West Yorkshire

Questions about local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in West Yorkshire

Which towns in West Yorkshire do you cover?

All of West Yorkshire, including Morley, Keighley, Leeds, Bradford and Huddersfield. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.

What is HSG258?

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

How much does a new LEV system cost?

A single extraction arm, booth or hood with ductwork and fan typically costs £2,450 to £8,950 excluding VAT.

Are prices different in West Yorkshire?

Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In West Yorkshire we use Yorkshire rates, so LEV thorough examination and test with written report is typically £185 to £370 + VAT per system.

Is the survey free in West Yorkshire?

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.